Scrapbook Source Makes the Headlines

Scrapbook Source was chosen by the Chicago Tribune Paper to participate in their version of "Iron Chef"-style Scrapbook Challenge back in March. And we accepted the challenge!

The Chicago Tribune pitted two pro scrapbookers, one representing Chicago and the other representing the suburbs to compete head to head. So, we asked our very own Connie Tameling, mom, lawyer, scrapbook instructor and newly announced Honorable Mention of Creating Keepsakes 2007 Hall of Fame.

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The Scrapbook Challenge went like this; without knowing what photos Connie would be given to use, she gathered an array of product from our store to bring to the competition with her. She brought her own cutting tools, papers, adhesives embellishment and ribbons to boot. It was like attending a Friday Night Crop. If it's not attached bring it. Connie and I arrived early at the Tribune Towers downtown Wednesday morning. Once everyone was there; our competitor, the cameraman, the video man, the report, the judge and audience, Connie was then given the mystery photos and the them for the scrapbook page. Connie then had one hour to complete her scrapbook page layout. Then, time was up! The pages were complete and the judge chose Connie's page as the winner!!!

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You can read and see Connie's winning scrapbook page in the Chicago Tribune Paper today, April 4, 2006, in the At Play section 5A. Also you can view the video clip at www.chicagotribune.com/scrapbook . This was a great opportunity for Connie to represent the hobby of scrapbooking and to show off her talent to everyone. Good Job!

Connie's Birthday Layout Class April Class Tuesday, April 24

Make a Wish . . .

Birthday Layout Class

Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

@

Memories & Beyond

in Downers Grove,IL

$22 - pre-payment required

call 630-271-0610 to reserve your spot

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We all probably have a zillion birthday party photos stashed away from years gone by. Do you ever get bored with the same old birthday pages? Well I sure do. This class will show you how to add a little ZING to your typical birthday pages. We will be talking about using brads as a decorative element on your page, as opposed to using them solely to attach things to your layouts or cards. This is a great way to make use of the stash of brads you have been collecting. Also, we will discuss incorporating movement in your design. For my layout I am showing movement of the candle blowing with ribbons and other embellishments. However, don’t shy away from this class just because you don’t have a similar photograph. I’ll show you how you can add movement to your page with the ribbon forming balloon strings, party streamers, etc. So bring your birthday celebration photos (kid or adult - everyone loves a party after all!) and let’s get scrapping. Oh, and one more thing . . . if you want to have your page completed when you walk out the door, you will want to prepare your journaling in advance. The journaling space is approximately 6 inches wide by 2 inches tall, printed on white cardstock.

See you soon!! -- Connie Below is a list of supplies that might be helpful to bring along to the class. However, please still come even if you don’t have all of these supplies, as I will bring my own stash to share if needed. Photos: 1 large focal photo (mine is an 8x10 Black and White cropped to approximately 6x8); 5 smaller photos (mine are all color photos; (3) 3.5x5 and (2) 2x3)Journaling: the space is approximately 6 inches wide by 2 inches tall, printed on white cardstockscissorspaper trimmercorner rounderfabric pinking shears (time to show your faces all you quilters J ) glue dots3D dimensional POP dots your regular adhesiveblack Sakura glaze penred markerpencil and eraserruler (preferably clear) Anywhere hole punch (the one you use with a hammer) we will use this one quite a bit for placing the brads!! Extra Fine Point Sharpie Opaque white pen

New Calendar For Easier Use!

Check out our new Calendar

Simplify. Organize. (And relax.) Organizing your schedule shouldn't be a burden. That's why we are using Google shareable calendar service. With Google Calendar, it's easy to keep track of all your scrapbooking events – Card classes, Crop Nights and Scrapbooking Events – all in one place. Using Google Calendar, you can add events and invitations effortlessly, share with friends, and search across the web for events you might enjoy. It's organizing made easy.

Travel & Wedding Arriving Soon

Wedding Collection

by: K & Company Celebrate love and marriage with the sentimental appeal of our romantic Wedding Collection—a gathering of the best, most beautiful new designs!

Travel Collection

by: K & Company Whether it’s a family trip or a jet-set excursion, capture your sightseeing memories with our beautiful & breezy travel collection! Choose from the sophisticated stylings of our “Roam” look or the energetic charm of “Happy Trails.”

SRM StickersUSA of all the states

New SRM StickersUSA that include all of the states of the United States has been selected as one of the "Latest and Greatest" products of 2007 by Creating Keepsakes.

April Card Book is in!

April 2007 Issue! Card Ideas Wedding Easter Thank You Spring Anniversary Babies Birthday Friends Stitching Stamping and much more! Departments The Ultimate Card Class Getting to Know... Autumn Leaves!

Photoshop Class April 10 @ 6pm

Photoshop Class

NEW CLASS! Enhance your pages with Photoshop! It's the ultimate scrapbooking tool, and now you can learn to use it! Maria will teach you basic and advanced techniques that will bring your pages to the next level. Learn:

• The benefits of digital imaging
• Where to buy & how much
• Overview of Photoshop features
• How to use all the cool Photoshop tools
• The ease of changing your photos into Black & White
• Scanning a 12x12 page in a smaller scanner successfully
• Photo filters, changing your exposure level
• Getting rid of red-eye and other corrective techniques
• Using the program to enhance your photos & Much more...! Sign up now, only $10.00!

Pre Payment Required Call 312-440-9720 April 10th at 6:00pm

Learn how to use this and other great imaging software to give your pages that professional look!