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A Little Springy Pick of the Week

March 16, 2012 by Meg | 2 comments

Has spring sprung in your neck of the woods?

It sure has in Minnesota and I think everyone is coming out of hibernation (not that we really needed to with this winter that wasn’t) and I’ve been wearing my flips flops for about a week.

My Pick of the Week is very springy, and cheery, and is great for any project you might have going on…

My Mind’s Eye 6×6 paper pads

These are part of the new collections from My Mind’s Eye and seriously, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love these patterns and colors.  As most of you know, I’m working on my honeymoon album, and the “On the Bright Side” collection is PERFECT for all things St. Maarten.  The orange, diagonal paper in the lower right corner?  I think I bought three sheets…and then went back and bought another two (partly because I don’t have enough orange paper in my stash, partly because I love it so much, and partly because I forgot I had already bought it).

If you haven’t checked out these great collections, you’re missing out!  There are amazing 6×6 paper pads, gorgeous 12×12 papers, embellishments galore, and I’m pretty sure you’re going to love all of it.

Happy Friday!

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Bling Bling…and tape.

March 9, 2012 by Meg | No comments

For a while there, I was on a bling kick.  Every layout I made had some sort of sparkle on it.  Gems, Stardust pen, glitter, pearls, Stickles, I could go on and on.

I love bling!

I’ve learned to tone it down (probably after being blinded my some of my layouts!) but really, I love bling too much to forget it completely.

Now for the Archivers Annex Pick of the Week:

American Crafts Glitter Tape!

I should also say that I love tape.  It was another kick of mine.  Tape on EVERYTHING.

Add some glitter tape to a card, a layout, a tray, a frame, a school binder, whatever, and you’ve got some bling without the mess of a jar of glitter!

Brilliant!

Plus, we have it in more than 60 colors on the Annex!

And don’t forget to leave your comment on the “For the first time ever…” post for your chance to win.  Click HERE for all the details!

Happy Friday!

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Tiny Pick of the Week

March 2, 2012 by Meg | No comments

Happy Friday!

It’s time for another Pick of the Week.

My pick this week is pretty small…but is so dang cute!

Tiny Type stickers from Cosmo Cricket!

These are some of the cutest little letters and numbers out there.  They come in a bunch of fun colors and some really adorable fonts.  I have these in just about every color I could find and I love to use them to add titles and little journaling spots on my layouts.

And it gets better…

Now through March 11th, if you spend $25 or more on select items on the Annex (including these adorable letter stickers!) Archiver’s will email you the workshop instructions for the brand new So Simple mini album workshop FOR FREE!  Click HERE for the details.

And just you you wait…it gets even better…

Leave a comment on my blog post from yesterday (click HERE to check that out) and you’ll be entered to win everything you need to make the project featured in our So Simple workshop!  SO EXCITING!  You can read all official rules HERE.

Happy Friday and Happy Crafting!

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For the first time ever…

March 1, 2012 by Meg | 348 comments

This is pretty exciting.  I can’t even stand it.

For the first time ever, we’re having a BLOG GIVEAWAY!  That’s right.  Archiver’s will be giving one lucky reader everything you need to make the project featured in our next workshop.  Get the fun workshop experience of Archiver’s, even if you don’t have a store nearby!

One winner will receive a 6×6 binder, 6×6 paper pad, stickers, and other supplies needed to create this fantastic album.  To enter the contest, please leave a comment below about your inspiration for this mini album.  The winner will be selected randomly and announced on Monday, March 12, 2012! Click here for official rules.

Don’t live near a store?  You’re in luck!  We also have a special offer at our online store, Archivers Annex!  Spend $25 on any of the items needed to create this workshop project at ArchiversAnnex.com (between now and March 11th) and we’ll email you the instructions for free!  This is perfect for anyone who doesn’t live near an Archiver’s store, but still wants to make this project.  Click here for the details and to start shopping!

Good luck!

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Gettin’ Grungy

February 24, 2012 by Meg | 3 comments

Pick of the Week!  Pick of the Week!

We’ve just added a bunch of new products to the Annex…and even more are on their way!

My Pick of the Week today is a stamp set from Stamping Bella…and I picked a stamp because I don’t consider myself a stamper.

However.

I would LOVE to do more with stamping.  I have stamp sets and blocks and inks and embossing powders and a heat tool and just about everything you could ever need to stamp…but I never stamp.

So I guess this has turned into another challenge for myself…stamp more!

And it just works out so well that this stamp set is adorable and would work so well on just about any project:

I’m currently working on my honeymoon album and this set would be absolutely perfect to use on any page.  Culynn and I went to St. Maarten for ten days, so holy hannah do I have pictures to scrap.  Somewhere around 2100…and I think I’m about 30 some pages into the album (it’s progress, right?).  Any of these stamps would make a funky background if stamped with VersaMark or even with a bright, bold ink.  I think the negative would be adorable in a SMASH book with Instagrams (stay tuned for more about those next week!).

Do you like to stamp on layouts?  How do you decide what to stamp and where to stamp?  I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!

Happy Friday everyone!

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Stamps of the Week

February 17, 2012 by Meg | 1 comment

(Man.  I need to think of some better titles for these posts…any brilliant suggestions?)

Pick of the Week time here on the blog…and stamps it is!  Well stamps they are!

These are the stamps sets that coordinate with the Kraft Funday collections from My Mind’s Eye and I’ve just fallen in major like with them!  The patterns are subtle, but you could definitely make them stand out with bright colors or on fun patterns.  They’re adorable for just about any project – and they’ll probably be just as adorable in my new SMASH book (which I’m going to start working on this weekend)!

I’m also thinkin’ those dots would be adorable stamped at random on a 12″ x 12″ layout, to accent a photo…

Happy Weekend!

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“Pin”spiration

February 15, 2012 by Meg | 4 comments

Have you been inspired by Pinterest lately?

I feel like it’s a daily thing for me.  Whether I’m looking for a recipe, a fun way to decorate my kitchen, something crafting to make, or black and white photographs, there is always something that catches my eye.

Here’s what caught my eye this morning (if you click the “read the rest of this entry” I have a bigger image that’s a bit easier to read):

Read the rest of this entry »

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Well Now What!

February 14, 2012 by Meg | 2 comments

My SMASH book is done.

It’s full.

I only have maybe 6 more pictures to put in the book (first I have to remember where I saved them…) and then it will officially be done.  Check it out (I also pretty much love Instagram too…):

That’s just about every page in my SMASH book.  Again, just a few more photos and it’s doneski.

So now what.

Another SMASH book.  That’s what.

I’m thinkin’ it’s going to be the Eco Green one…green really is my favorite color.

I’ve even started collecting things to put in my next book.  Pictures galore (thanks Instagram and Pocket Booth!).  A toothpick from my first turkey burger.  A Laffy Taffy wrapper with a really “great” joke.  Funny emails and text from Culynn.  More hilarious quotes and stories from my Grandma.

My first SMASH book was the International Yellow book (mostly because there’s a page in it that says “Gesundheit!”). It’ll be so much fun to look back at all of those memories.  I put so many fun (and funny!) things in that book and really stretched myself out of my comfort zone.  I’ve admitted it before…I’m a perfectionist.  SMASHing things into my SMASH book took a bit of getting used to!  But I’m so glad I jumped in and finished a folio.

Now I just have to catch up to Culynn…he’s on his 4th or 5th book.  Oh boy.  Those SMASHing husbands.  :)

Bonus?  ALL SMASH products are 30% off in stores now through Wednesday, February 15.

Another bonus?  Select SMASH bundles are 20% off on the Annex now through Wednesday, February 15.

Happy SMASHing!

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Displaying Creatively

February 10, 2012 by Meg | 1 comment

We did a little rearranging on the Annex…so hopefully you’ve gotten to check it out.  If not, it’s my Pick of the Week!

Our Home Decor section is now called “Creative Display” and has been broken down into more categories to help you find exactly what you’re looking for to decorate your home:

One of my absolute favorites right now are the District Market printed burlap panels from Tim Holtz (so bonus Pick of the Week?):

These are just a few of the designs available on the Annex.  I’m seriously considering putting a few of these above my bookcases at home.  We’ve got this library ladder bookcase thing going on in our living room and I think the Subway panel would be a very nice addition to the look we’ve got going on.  Culynn – thoughts?  :)

Happy Weekend and Happy Decorating!

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Mini Valentines

February 6, 2012 by Meg | No comments

Valentine’s Day is just over a week away – have you made your Valentines yet?

If you haven’t, don’t fret.  My blog post today is all about making adorable little Valentines in little time.

Check out these adorable mini cards (all part of our Valentine Card Showcase going on in stores now!):

There are SO MANY possibilities for mini cards – and once you get started, sometimes it’s hard to stop!

Mini cards are also a great way to use up those odds and ends you have lying around, especially those scraps of cardstock and patterned paper you just can’t throw away.

Be sure to check out our great selection of Valentine ideas on our website!

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