Wedding Inviatitons Trends For 2014

As some of you know one of my biggest loves is making invitations.  I thought for my first posting regarding invitations I would let you know about what is trending in the wedding world.  After searching the web page and reading lots of articles my conclusion is this. Vintage weddings are still very strong and it is all about a mix of lace, pearls and brooches.

When it comes to colors the biggest trend is all about navy and royal blue.

But if blue is not your color then consider the next best thing, grey.  Paired with Tiffany blue and pink blush.  There is nothing like Tiffany blue, it truly brings the feel of elegance and romance to the air.

-M-

Organization Part 3-Its All About The Ribbon

If you are like me you  love..love ribbon.  I buy it just because it is pretty and feel I have to get it.  I may never use it but I will have it.  I am always looking for a great way to organize my ribbon but I think I have finally figured out a way that works well.

I went and got some big apothecary jars, with large openings, and  some tongue depressors from my local craft store.  I took all my ribbon and wrapped each one around a different tongue depressor and then organized them by colors in the apothecary jars. Now when I need some ribbon I know exactly where to look for it.

-M-

Organiztion Part 2-Photos

Organization Part 2-Photo's

A couple of days ago I was in mood to create some Christmas layouts but I had no idea what pictures I was going to use.  I pulled out a box of pictures my mother gave me.  You know, the one where all the photo's are in just thrown in the box with no organization and most of them with no information regarding when, where and who were in them.  I started hunting for any pictures that were related to Christmas.  I came upon these 2 photo's of my first Christmas.  Now, I had my pictures and I was ready to create.  After I got completely done with my creation I was was so proud, I thought "Let's do some more!".   So I pulled out the box again and started looking for some more Christmas related photo's. Well I found 2 more of my first Christmas. My bubble had been busted.  

So now that I have shared my story with you lets dig in to Organizing Your Photos. Below are some steps in getting your box/box's organized.

1.Figure out what type of storage system you would like to use.  You can do a shoe box with envelops or index cards or there are some systems that you can purchase at your local scrapbook/craft stores.  I like using envelops because I can put every photo related to my sub categories and write on the outside of what is inside.

2. The next step is to figuring out how you want to put your albums together.  Is it going to be Events, Family Heritage, Holidays, Date/Year,  Trips, Vacations, etc?

3. Now start going through your pictures and now put them in sub categories.  For example in my Family Heritage album I did my categories by who and time. Remember to toss out those blurred, unidentifiable pictures and multiple copies.

4.  Make notes to yourself about the photos.  A lot of times I will use either a post it note or archival pencil and write who,when and where on the back of them.  

I know the task may seem overwhelming but the end result will be very rewarding.

Happy Organizing

M

Happy New Years

Happy New Year to all my friends and family. This is the time of year when we all are planning our goals for the New Year.  If one of your resolutions is to get organized and caught up on your scrapbooking, then this week is going to be for you.  Let's look at how you can jump start your scrapbooking for the New Year.

1.  Get Organized- If you are like me, and I know so many of you are, you go to our favorite local scrapbook store and get mesmerized by all the pretty papers in which you might not have a clue in what layout or card you are going to use it for but it is just so pretty that you must have it.  Well here it is, 2 maybe 5 years later and you still are hanging on to it.  I hate to say but it is time to let it go.  I am not saying throw it away but give it to someone or donate it to some organization that will use it.  While going through your papers, ask yourself "Do I have pictures, cards or projects that I can use this for now?".  If not, I am sorry but you are going to have to wipe your tears and say good bye to it.
2. Organize your papers by categories.  I have done by both by brand (i.e. Graphic 45, Pretty Little Studios, Teresa Collins, Tim Holtz, Webster) and then by birthday, Christmas, Halloween, school, and so on.  Remember not to forget to do the same for your embellishments and ribbon.

Here is a link where I found some great organization products.

http://store.scrapbook.com/cat/storage+and+organization.html