2016 Calendar

December 24, 2015 by Debra 2 Comments

Hi, the New Year is just around the corner. Grab your free 2016 calendar!

2016 Calendar

Download the new year calendar here.

For Year, Multi-Month, Multi-Week, Week, Week Planner or Day version- simply use the contact form stating the style you wish. I will provide the download link. Please allow 12 to 24 hours for your request.

Each downloaded 2016 calendar can be three hole punched and added to a notebook- OfficeDepot.com.

Franklin offers binders and punches.

Office Depot and Franklin are two of my favorites. The items mentioned can ususally be purchased at your favorite local office supply store.

I personally like folding the page of the current month and tucking it into my purse. When I wish to remember a specific moment, I jot it down on the calendar on the corresponding day. The backside is great for taking notes that can not fit on the front side.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Best Wishes,

Journal 2015

December 7, 2015 by Debra 2 Comments

Hi, it’s amazing how quick this year has gone by. It’s fun to reminisce as I look through my journal 2015 book. This project was my New Year’s resolution project for 2015. One thing I enjoy about going to my parents home is going downstairs and looking through one of the many family photo albums. Since the digital camera revolution, I have not printed my pictures. Storing them on my computer or phone was and is my standard. I wanted to change that.

With this change, I knew my efforts would need to be simple- very simple. That’s why I chose the 8.5×11 size scrapbook. Printing could be done at home or I could email my file to Kinko’s (my local office printing supply store).

A copy of my 2015 journal is posted below. It can be viewed in full screen or just as it is. Click on the page corner to flip the page. I would enjoy hearing what you think of the journal- did it inspire you to start one for 2016?

The supplies needed for my journal printing project:

1. Post Bound Scrapbook Album and refill pages

Hobby Lobby is my favorite crafting store. I take advantage of the sales whenever possible. The scrapbooks I use are purchased when they are on sale for 40% or 50% off. The post bound style is my preference. The book looks full with 10 or 50 pages! A three ring binder could be used as well.

2. Archival Sheet Protectors from WalMart

3. Print
At home or use a printing service.
FedEx Kinko’s
Office Depot

A one-sided color copy is only 70 cents at my local FedEx Kinko’s. When I am ready to print, it’s as simple as emailing the file. I drive by this location on a daily basis which is very easy and convenient for print pick up. The key is to print as I go- send in my files each month; not waiting til the end of the year!

4. Software to create the pages.
Keep in mind I needed this to be as simple as it could be. For quick pages I use Microsoft Office Word. Another good alternative program is Microsoft Works.

The other program I use and have mentioned several other times throughout my blog is, Lumapix Fotofusion. The Enhanced version was designed for digital enthusiasts and scrapbookers.

5. Fonts
Ok- I know all computers come with fonts. However, different fonts can make your journal more fun and creative. Again I needed simple so I wanted a more personal touch- my own handwriting!
Get your own handwritten font!

Do you scrapbook journal? I would enjoy hearing how you preserve your memories.

Best Wishes,

Journal 2015 Year in Review

Fireplace Picture Display

December 1, 2015 by Debra 1 Comment

Hi, with Thanksgiving past and Christmas/New Year just around the corner and many pictures to follow; have you ever thought how you were going to display them? Or do you just leave them on your phone/camera?

Printing your images can sometimes be a bit overwhelming- how big to print and where to place them may be a few questions you have. I would like to provide inspiration! Here is one example for the living room- above a fireplace. It features two 11×14 wall prints, two 16×20 wall prints and one 10×10 wall print.

Fireplace Picture Display

Pick your favorite images. Don’t stress over this too much. Printing your own images is not as expensive as images taken professionally. And this allows more change outs for the holidays!

For this display, I wanted family images. The first 16×20 is of me and my husband. The next 16×20 is my daughters family. The two 11×14 images are group family pictures. And the 10×10 features four generations of the ladies in my family! After arranging this set of images, I would have liked placing a real close up of my granddaughter in the 10×10. But hey, like I said- printing the images myself is not too expensive to change out the images sooner rather than later.

fireplace picture display — Fireplace Picture Display

Don’t be shy enlarging your own images! Be sure to select matte print finish over glossy giving your images that professional edge. The printing lab you choose will also make a huge difference on the printed image. Mpix is the lab I recommend for your printing needs.

How do you display your images? I would enjoy hearing your ideas.

Best Wishes,