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Small in size, big on style!

November 5, 2012 by Abby | 1 comment

You may remember from my post a while back that I’m a BIG fan of fitting lots of photos into a scrapbook, and doing it in a fast and easy way. I got married over the summer, and knew that I’d have another huge pile of photos to get into an album. Our wedding was a bit untraditional (we got married at the courthouse and then threw a big party to celebrate with family and friends), so a “traditional” wedding scrapbook wasn’t really what I was looking for, and I knew I wanted something that was fast, easy, and with pocket pages. Enter the 6″ x 8″ album from Simple Stories!

I loved putting together this album, and it was so simple!

Because I knew I was using this album size ahead of time, I had our guests sign 6″ x 8″ pieces of coordinating cardstock at our party. They were the first pieces that went into my album.

Next, I mixed in several different styles of Simple Stories page protectors. I printed my photos to fit (the smaller sizes are 3″ x 4″, or two-up on a 4″ x 6″ print), trimmed and matted them with white cardstock, and slid them into the protectors. I enlarged a few photos for the cover and intro page, and made a couple of photo collages to include. I also shrunk down my marriage certificate to put into one of the protectors. You can do all of this at Archiver’s in-store Print & Copy Center!

Next, I filled the open pockets with patterned paper or cardstock, and added in a few stamps and embellishments. I wanted to keep it simple, not only to let my photos shine, but to keep the album from getting too bulky. You could also use pre-printed insert cards (like those from the Sn@p collection, or Archiver’s exclusive insert cards) in the pockets if you want!

Then, I mixed all the pages–the photos, my guest book pages, my memorabilia–together, added some journaling, and decorated the cover (including a title I cut myself using the Cameo machine). FINISHED!

When all was said and done, I fit 130 photos into this small album (and there’s room to fit even more). I love it because my photos and memorabilia are together in one place and it’s easy to take with me to show relatives or friends. Best of all, I love it because it only took me a few hours to put together!

Tags: Archiver's, Easy Album, Photos, Scrapbooking, Sn@p

1.8 Trillion

May 15, 2012 by Meg | 1 comment

Pin of the Week time everybody and it’s short and sweet this week:

I’m part of that number, are you?

Now I don’t know if that statistic is 100% true or not, but I can’t imagine it’s completely wrong.

Like I mentioned the other day, I scrap because I love taking pictures and don’t want them to sit in memory card/on my computer. Sure, I have all sorts of memory cards hanging out in my purse/camera bag and I don’t like to delete photos until I know they’re backed up somewhere. But I definitely have way more fun working on a scrapbook layout than I do clicking a button on my computer to look through pictures. I also scrap to preserve my memories for my future kids and grandkids, so they’ll know what crazy shenanigans (or maybe boring shenanigans) their mom/grandma was up to when she was young. My grandpa is 90 years old and he has tons of old photos hanging out in his apartment. Next week, I’ve made a date for dinner and to go through all of his photos (well maybe not all of them, he’s got tons!) so that I can start putting them in books and jot down the events that accompany the photos.

Have you seen the latest video from Archiver’s?

It’s pretty inspiring…and you can watch it HERE.

And you really don’t want to miss it.

Tags: Archiver's, Archiver's Video, Crafting, Photos, preserving memories, Scrapbooking

An Idea for Mom

May 7, 2012 by Meg | No comments

A quick and easy idea for Mom – Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday!

Grab some patterned papers, some burlap or canvas for some cool texture, letter stickers, a journal pen, and some cute embellishments, a binding tool (I love the Cinch!), adhesive, and you’re set.

Oh you’ll need some photos too…that’s the whole point of this project!

Check it out:

This album took no time at all. It’s a cool collection of textures and papers the really show off some black and white photos. They don’t have to be professional photos, just a few of your favorites, or maybe the funniest ones.

It’s probably easiest to get your pages arranged before you add photos and embellishments. Get them in order and then punch holes so everything matches up. Then go to town adding photos, journaling, and embellishments.

Easy, and adorable, Mother’s Day gift!

Tags: Album, Archiver's, Mother's Day idea, Photos, Project Ideas, Scrapbooking

Oh Instagram.

February 27, 2012 by Meg | 1 comment

One of my absolute favorite apps is Instagram.

If I didn’t look so silly (or think I look so silly) running around with my iPad, I’d take instagrams of just about everything.

It’s so much fun to play with the effects and take adorable square photos…and it gets better.

They’re PERFECT for my SMASH book (and we all know how much I love to SMASH).

I told you I was starting a new SMASH book – and here it is! My new Eco Green folio.

Like I said, instagram is my new favorite thing, so I decided to create a page devoted just to instagrams. It’ll be a great way to use the extra photos I might have lying around and a way to see all the things I’ve done.

I used the Sony machine at the Maple Grove Archiver’s to print off my instagrams and used the matte finish, and let me tell you. They turned out WAY better than I could’ve imagined. Here are some more that I haven’t cut up yet:

Here they are! A couple 5×7 prints and a few 4×6 prints.

For this print, I had the option to select 8 different photos. A lot of bang for you buck with this option! I also added the “instagrams” text using that option in the edit screen.

This print is a 5×7 (hard to tell in this image) and the instagrams end up being just a smidge bigger than 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″.

This is another 4×6 and it gave me the option to choose three photos. It just repeats the images you select, which is nice if you want to share your instagrams with the people you might’ve been with (like my cousin and my grandma!).

This is another 5×7 print and this had the option for 4 different images. (And the gooey thing in the top right corner is called Sticky Pull Parts and Culynn does not share his recipe.)

Last one. A 4×6 print. Again, perfect for sharing with someone! These end up being just under 2″ x 2″.

BONUS – Photo prints are 50% off on Tuesdays…PERFECT for printing instagrams!

I just emailed my instagrams to myself (much like you’d have to do if you wanted a photo from a friend), saved them on my memory card as a jpeg, and then printed them at Archiver’s.

Tags: Archiver's, Instagram, Photos, Printing Photos, SMASH, SMASH Book

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!

Tags: Archiver's, Archiver's Annex, Creative Display, Decorating, Home Decor, Photos, wall art

Oh Memory Cards

January 27, 2012 by Meg | No comments

Where do you keep your memory cards?

Are all of yours tucked in pockets and purses and all over the place like mine are? I think I have one in my wallet right now, three or four with my scrap stuff, another two or three on Culynn’s desk, and a few more hiding in my camera bag. They’re EVERYWHERE.

My Pick of the Week is really the perfect product for me right now (I don’t like to delete photos off of memory cards until I know I have them saved in at least two other places – I’ve lost thousands and thousands of photos before – not a good feeling):

The Memory Card Organizer from Pioneer.

It holds up to ten memory cards, each card protected in its own little compartment, AND there are memory areas to note which card has what on it (I need that SO bad…I search through every card EVERY time I need pictures).

Another great way to stay organized in 2012! Get your Memory Card Organizer on the Annex today!

Tags: Archiver's Annex, Memory Card Organizer, Memory Cards, Organization, Photos, Pick of the Week

Pins and Deals

January 17, 2012 by Meg | 1 comment

Happy Tuesday!

You know what Tuesday means at Archiver’s…50% off all photos prints and copies!

It’s kind of ridiculous that I didn’t think of this sooner…

Pinterest has AMAZING photography and wonderful tips and tricks all over the place.

I got a “fancy” camera last March, right before my family went on our “last family vacation” before I got married. I seriously love my camera…but almost a year later, I’m still learning the ins and outs.

That’s why I love Pinterest and the incredible inspiration it can be…so here’s my Pin of the Week for this Tuesday with 50% off photo prints and copies:

Here are just a couple of the photos that I’ve find on Pinterest that I just think are gorgeous:

And another one:

Ok just kidding.

Your photos don’t have to be the best of the best to include them in an album or a scrapbook layout. Some of my favorite layouts are of the goofy photos or the photos that didn’t quite work. My mother in law has a tricksy camera that doesn’t always let her take the picture she wants…so sometimes you have to make do with what you have…but sometimes those are the best memories!

Do you have any great photo tips or tricks? I’d love to hear them! Leave a comment or post one on the Archiver’s Facebook page.

Stop by your local Archiver’s today for 50% off all photo prints and copies!

Tags: 50% Off, Archiver's, Photography, Photos, Print & Copy Center, Scrapbooking

It’s not too late…to make adorable cards!

December 15, 2011 by Meg | No comments

Hi. My name is Meg and I’m a procrastinator (and a perfectionist, but you knew that from last week).

Every year I decide to make Christmas cards and I go out and look through all of the papers and stamps and embellishments and get so excited and inspired. I buy all the goodies I need to make cards…

…and then I never make them.

Last year I was going to be SUPER simple and stamp a nativity image on gold cardstock and call it a day. Yeah…it sat and is currently still sitting…

So this year. I got married and my dear friend Kirsten told me it’s the law that my Christmas card has to be a wedding picture…that should be easy right?

Thankfully there are a bunch of card ideas on the Archiver’s website with photos…here are a few:

I think I’m going to go the simple route (especially if I decide to write a cute letter) and print a bunch of one photo, pop it on some cardstock, add some bling (I love bling!) and stamp a sentiment inside. Easy. As. That.

We’ll see how this turns out…I’ll keep you posted.

Tags: Archiver's, Christmas Cards, Easy Cards, Holiday cards, Not Too Late, Photos

Well Now What?

December 5, 2011 by Meg | 2 comments

So if you’ve ever gotten photos from Shutterfly, they usually come with the contact sheet of the tiny little photos…

I usually use them as a reference so I know which envelope has which photos. But then what. Once you’re done scrapping those photos, or putting them in albums, or putting them in frames, then what do you do?

Here’s my idea (that’s not really my idea, but I can’t remember where I found it! I think it was from Laura Kurz):

Each little picture on this page is from my contact sheets. It took me a while to lay them out the way I wanted (Hi my name is Meg and I’m a perfectionist) but once I had it figured out, all I had to do was adhere, add some letter stickers, and done. I pop-dotted a few of the pictures, just for a bit more dimension.

This will be the first page in my honeymoon album, and just a great way to document all of the fun things we did in St. Maarten in June. It also kind of takes the pressure off of scrapping every single photo.

I’m waiting for a bunch of prints from my wedding…and I think the first double page spread is going to be contact prints of the entire day.

You can also do contact prints on the Sony machine at Archiver’s! Just sayin’.

Happy Scrapping!

Tags: Archiver's, Ideas, Photos, Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbooking