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    April 03, 2009

    Focus On Digi KI!!

    The KI DT was thrilled with the new release Digi KI and dove right into creating with it.  Have you done the same?  We'd love to see what you've made so far!  Post a link of your Digi KI creation in the comments and you'll be entered to win a fabulous KI Prize!!!

    Here are the lovely pages.  My favorite thing...digital or paper, their styles haven't changed.  

    by Jamie Waters...

    FirstKIdigi



    by Caroline Ikeji...

    Friendski



    by Celeste Smith....

    MOUSE EARS copy




    by Jennifer Pebbles....

    Color_DigiKI_Pebbles





    By Jennifer Johner
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    April 01, 2009

    Announcing... Digi KI!

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    KI Memories is proud to present our first-ever digital scrapbooking collection, now live on Shop KI.

    We've assembled product from our most popular paper lines (now in digital form), but we've also added a few NEW exclusively digital collections!
    With over 50 digital products to choose from, you're sure to find something you can't live without. Products include brushes, papers, Lace Cardstock, and all kinds of embellishments including ribbon & HeartFelt patches. Product can be purchased with either a personal or limited commercial use license, so be sure to select the shopping category that best fits your intended use of the product. Click here to download the license information prior to purchase, just in case you aren't sure which license option you would need. Don't forget to watch our blog & idea gallery for some amazing project ideas using these fabulous new digital products!!


    Happy Shopping (and creating)!

    The KI Memories Team




    March 30, 2009

    Challenge: Noise or Conversation

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    My 104lb dog Drake, has over the past year, discovered he likes to bark. Usually, the reason for his outbursts are unknown to us...it's not like he's barking at something like his ball or a squirrel...it's usually because he's trying to tell us something important that only he knows.

    Oh man, he can get loud.

    It's funny really, he barks and barks and barks and then shakes his head because his ears hurt and the vibration of his barking gets him so uncomfortable he has to do the infamous "scoot," dragging his rear on the carpet...but even this doesn't stop him! Usually we have to divert his attention to something else or ignore him completely before he'll finish waking up the neighborhood with his booming baritone.

    I recently captured some photos of him right in the act of one of his "conversations" and I knew I had to scrapbook them right away! So, my challenge is for you to think of some of the funny noises or conversations in your home, and put them into your scrapbook.

    March 23, 2009

    Challenge: Think Fast!

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    Recently, I've really been trying to speed up my scrapping process. Instead of spending hours or even days (!!) on a layout, I try to get them done in an hour or less. I've been editing and printing photos ahead of time, doing more handwritten journaling and using coordinating products to make the process even faster. I love how the fun new KI Themed Paper Pads and Theme Embellishments make it super simple to get a page scrapped in no time at all!

    So, my challenge this week is for you to scrap a layout in 30 min. or less...no stress, just a fast and fun layout. Have fun!

    March 20, 2009

    Focus On Daydream

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    The Daydream Theme Paper Pad is full of lovely patterns with a subtle color palette.  The KI Design Team created several great layouts for you this week.

    by Lisa Dickinson...
    TogetherNEVA




    by Staci Etheridge on a scrunched up page protector...
    KI-March---love---daydream-



    and some newborn wrinkles from me...
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    I also found this layout from Jamie Waters in the KI Gallery....
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    Congratulations to last week's winner....email me your address!


    I'm in Seattle and would love to be where the sun is shining. How about the Caribbean?
    Posted by: carol in seattle :) | March 18, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    March 16, 2009

    Challenge: Use Lace Cardstock as a mask

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    I had purchased several pieces of clearance priced Lace Cardstock online, but it wasn't the color I thought it would be. Since I didn't use that particular color very often, I decided to paint some of it with acrylic paint. I placed the Lace Cardstock on a piece of colored cardstock, and secured it with a little bit of repositionable adhesive under a few of the letters. I used a foam brush to paint the white paint over the blue cardstock. I didn't mind that it wasn't perfect! Now I had the color Lace Cardstock that I wanted, along with a cool effect on my cardstock! I outlined some of the letters with a black pen, using the Lace Cardstock as a template. I would love to see some of your ideas, the possibilities are endless!  Please post your links in the comment section. Thanks!      

    March 13, 2009

    Focus On Jet Setting!

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    Are you ready to go go on a jet plane?  The new KI Memories Jet Setting Theme Paper Pad is sure to make you want to take a trip!  Or maybe you already took a trip....now you have the perfect products to finally complete that layout or album!  Don't forget about the embellishments.  These Icons are sure to send you to the ticket counter....

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    The KI Design Team has some inspiring layouts for you this week.  

    First, Tracy Miller....

    Fly

    and one from my kid-less Cabo trip last year...

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    and I found this awesome layout by Celeste Smith in the KI Gallery...

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    Congratulations to last week's winner.....email me!

    Wow! Just found your blog and can't wait to check back.
    Posted by: tammy g | March 08, 2009 at 10:05 PM



    For this week's give away.......tell us where you are....and where you'd like to jet set off to!  A winner will be chosen next Friday.  How about some La Di Dah prizes?!

    March 09, 2009

    Challenge: Make a card and gift bag

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    This week, I had a present to give to a coworker and I couldn't find an appropriate card. So I whipped out my scrapbook supplies and made him a card for the occasion and then, for good measure, I made a coordinating gift bag. It felt so good to make something to show my appreciation for this person, I decided to challenge you all to do the same!

    This gift bag and card set is for my niece Anja's christening next week. I found the purple bag in the stash of gift bags that I keep for last minute gift-wrapping. The Friends paper pack worked with it perfectly. I also broke out some of the pretty new Sparkles floral stickers and Cute Pink letter stickers. She's only 3 months old, but I think her mom will appreciate the effort I went to.

    So, I challenge you to put together a card and a creative wrapping presentation for your next gift! Be sure to share a picture with us. :)

    March 06, 2009

    Focus On Girly Girls and Princesses

    ....or our Little Princess Girls!  The two new Theme Paper Pads, Girly Girl and Princess, are full of bright pinks and happy designs that can coordinate together flawlessly.  I think you will see just how cute they are....



    by Celeste Smith...

    The sparkly pink goodness of the Princess Theme Paper Pad really makes this photo of my friend's daughter shine. The Princess Pop Art Sticker accents and the Girl Border Cardstock Sticker add dimension and the perfect finishing touch!


    Layout for princess





    by Jennifer Johner....
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    by Jamie Waters...
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    by Dustin Nakamura...
    Princess lo




    and my little princess....
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    Congratulations to last week's winner...email me!

    One night as I was getting out of the shower, the doorbell rang. I would NEVER think of opening the door (after supper especially) in only my robe but DH was expected home from a business trip and I thought he might be early. I open the door and there is a tall BALD MAN standing there, wanting to sell me an alarm system (which we already HAVE). I told him no thank you, we have one (and I was EXTREMELY flustered at this time, as was the salesman, sensing he caught me at a bad time)and my 3yr old DS is running around chanting 'something'. As I close the door I REALIZE, my 3 yr old is saying 'Hi Howie!'-'Deal or NO DEAL!!!' over and over. SO glad the saleman was so flustered and hopefully didn't notice. I HOWLED with laughter once I noticed what he was saying :) The poor sales guy!
    Posted by: Cindy S. | March 02, 2009 at 08:45 AM



    This week, leave us a comment just saying hi so we know you are out there reading!  One winner will be chosen to win an assortment of KI Sashes!  Winner announced next Friday.  

    March 02, 2009

    Challenge: Scrap Something Inanimate

    Hi!
    It's Monday and time for a new challenge!

    My challenge for you this week is to scrap something inanimate. Basically "inanimate" refers to anything that is not living or alive. We always scrap about our family, friends, and kids. This week step out of your box a little bit and scrap something different. Think about scrapping your favorite pair of shoes, an article of clothing, a piece of your grandmother's jewelry, a memorable gift, your favorite piece of furniture, a cool garage sale find, a good book, your favorite magazine, etc, etc. The possibilities are endless!

    My layout is about my favorite wine.

    Favorite-mar 2 challenge

    Supplies: Girly Girl paper pad, Girly Girl icons, Bloom Canopy patterned paper, Bloom bradsFestive mini sashes, Festive Party stickers, Cute pink alpha stickers, Lace cardstock 

    I hope you will play along! If you do, don't forget to link us up to your layout in the comments here.

    Have a great day!
    Happy scrapping!