{ Heartfelt Creations Class Coming UP }

Just wanted to remind you that my next class is coming up! it's on NOV. 20th from 6-9pm, it's $25.00. The cut off for sign up's will be one week before the class which is coming up quick. Nov. 13th will be the last day. That way i can make sure to prepare your kit with all the needed items, and make sure they're in stock! It's really easy to sign up, just call the store at 233-9028! Make sure to watch the slide show at right to see pics of the christmas album! thanks! hope to see you there!

First Class @ Heartfelt Creations

So it was the night of my first mini album class thursday the 16th at heartfelt creations and it went really well. It was also a reunion of sorts for 2 girls from high school and i. it was a blast catching up and seeing each other after a few years! good times! thanks for a great time ladies! and thanks to all who signed up for my class!

November issue of cards

here is the latest card i had published. It's in the november issue of CARDS.

New Items

I've recently added new items to my etsy store! just thought i would let you know. Here are a few of them and if you want to see more you can go too, http://www.malindasdesigns.etsy.com/ Thanks for stopping by!~ :)

Fun Albums

I've had these legal folder clasps sitting around for so long and i decided to make some mini albums with them for my shop! and they turned out so cute! They are totally easy to whip together and totally adjustable. so if you want to add or take out pages it's a snap! Enjoy.

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GALLERY

Just thought i would share some fun cards!

Card Making Frenzy!~

Sometimes when you get making something, you just can't stop. Well it's like that for me at least! haha! i made a bunch of cards for the troops, and wanted to share them with you. I got a email from scrapbook trends about sending homemade greeting cards to the soldiers in IRAQ and knew that was something i could do to help! so here are some that we are sending!

Through Veiwfinder PHOTOGRAPHY

So i saw these pictures on a site and was immediately drawn to them and thought they were stunning. When i was reading about them it explained her process! she takes the viewfinder of a camera and sticks in front of the lens of the camera she's using to take a photo, to get this framed shabby chic look! so i had to try it for myself! mind you these were my first tries, but i think it's a fun technique and can't wait to try it some more! find an old camera with a viewfinder and try it today! happy snapping!

ETSY shop!

i have an etsy shop, and one of the features is something called a TREASURY where you can highlight items that will be displayed on the main page for a few days! it's good exposure and free advertizing and i finally got my first one!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=4249
check it out and feel free to leave a comment!

*** Announcement ***

I'm going to be teaching a MINI album class every month at the HEARTFELT CREATIONS store in sandy. It's off 9000 south and 7th east! OCT. 16th 6-9 pm is my "SpOoKy" mini chipboard album 5 x 5, NOV. 20th 6-9pm is my "Favorite Things" mini album class, and DEC. 11 6-9pm is my "Family Memories" black plastic tabbed mini album class! when i get pictures of my demo's i'll post them with the schedule and price for my class!

THE ZUTTER

I've been on a book making frenzy lately all because of one machine.... THE ZUTTER it's a cutter for all materials to make that cute rectangle edge cut to make books and albums. It also will bind your book too! it's the greatest thing ever! it's been fun to use up all my random left over goods in books. For fun pages and dividers! here are a few examples!



All that's left to do after you bind your book, is embellish, tie some ribbons, add some photo's and a mini album, or book for everyone to enjoy! AND NOT TO MENTION THAT THEY ARE TONS OF FUN!

Old idea, But So Cute!

Do any of you have an old card board box laying around? Well then your already on your way to a darling mini album. I've been addicted to these lately! They are so easy to make and FREE because all you need to re purpose is a box. And then use any scrapbooking supplies you have on hand or like. It works with any color scheme, and any theme! they are so fun! they look so classic too! I like to bind mine with the ZUTTER machine! and tie ribbons on the binding! Look in your house today for a empty cardboard box and START creating a wonderful keepsake for YOUR family!

Contest Submission

This is the layout i made for the Page Map layout contest! I'll let you know what comes of it.

The Challenge is you take one of her sketches, and do a layout with YOUR take on the sketch! it's really fun! i recommend all of you stopping by her site to see all her fun page maps! it's great inspiration. Especially if your in a creative slump! www.pagemaps.com

Products I Love

I've really fallen in love with a newer paper line called October Afternoon! it has journaling cards, matching paper, rub on's, rubber label's, and stamps. it has very brilliant colors and patterns. My favorite print right now is the one with the fawns and the tree's. Just wanted to pass on some good stuff!

Camera Tricks

I've learned NOT to use auto mode on my camera or the flash anymore unless absolutly necessary. I've only got a point and shoot digital camera, but the results are well worth it. i use my MANUAL mode. i set the white balance, to what ever i need such as, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent etc. Then you need to manually change the ISO to usually something high like 400, 800, or higher. then the shutter speed and the aperture. and if you have a display screen i just hold down my picture button to let the camera zoom and it usually reads what light settings are working. then i adjust it if i need it. then i have to manually turn OFF the flash. this is best for natural light and shadow. I've taken some awesome pictures of the kids in front of our front window, inside using this method and they are DARLING. taking pictures from above your subject gives a soft effect too! try it ! you'll love your results. and don't be afraid. the more you play around with your settings you'll get a feel for it and get some AWESOME photo's !