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Scrap Space Tour With Jaz Lee

When you're looking at the designs of some of your favorite scrapbookers, do you ever wonder where they create their masterpieces? Peeking inside their workspace is such a treat, and today we're going to do just that. 

Take a peek at Jaz Lee's gorgeous scrapbook studio, starting with a display of her artwork:

So often, we have every square inch of our space filled with organzational tools and storage, but if you can find a way to put some of your hard work on display, it's going to make the room so much more cheerful...and so much more YOU! 

Jaz found this beautiful storage bin for her papers, which makes it easy for her to pull out the latest Webster's line!

And this is where the magic happens...the scrap table where Jaz sits to create all her gorgeous layouts and designs. She's also incorporated some beautiful touches throughout the storage space which make this the kind of room where she wants to spend her time. 

Perhaps Brandin was right...we DO all need a WOman cave! And I don't know about you, but mine will be filled with Webster's Pages, a clean table and a few uninterrupted hours to create! 

Getting To Know You Part Two

When I was a little girl, making new friends always made me nervous. I mean, when you're a kid, it's hard to walk up to someone and say "Hey, will you play with me?" But now that I'm older, I've come to realize the pure joy in meeting new people...and today I get to introduce you to two of my new friends. You're going to get to see a lot of them around here! 

Meet Jaime Warren

Jaime has created the most gorgeous layout using our brand new Everyday Poetry collection. This line is so versatile, you could make tons of different pages with it and none of them would resemble each other...you've just got so many options! 

I especially love the neutral color palette with the pops of beautiful, vivid colors on this page, don't you? 

5 Questions with Jaime Warren:
 
Q: What do you love most about Webster's Pages? 

A: The gorgeous patterns and embellishments!!
 
Q: What's your favorite guilty pleasure? 

A: Books...I have TONS of books and I am always buying more, paperbacks or the Kindle version, doesn't matter!
 
Q: What is your "signature" when it comes to your scrapbooking? 

A: Layers...whether it's with paper or embellishments, I always layer things.  And pop dots..lots and lots of foam pop dots!

Q: Finish this sentence: "Every day I have to..." 

A: Check Instagram...I'm addicted!!

Q: Do you have a favorite quote? 

A: Mine change...currently the one on my coffee cup:  "Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself."

Next up...Meet Kay Rogers...

Kay takes us outside the cold winter tundra with a layout that features our brand new line, Palm Beach. this collection is wonderfully airy with that typical Webster's Pages' whimsy... 

I love how the color blocked design shows off so many of the patterns...are you loving it?

5 Questions with Kay Rogers: 

Q: Describe yourself in three words.

Coffee-addict (that's one word, right? ;), mom, teacher

Q: What do you love most about Webster's Pages?

A: I am a "paper-first" scrapper, and the papers from Webster's Pages just make me happy. From the texture to the design to the color. Love them!

Q: What's your favorite guilty pleasure?

A: I LOVE all of the reality shows on Bravo. I watch all of the "Housewives" and love "Top Chef." It's my escape.

Q: What is your "signature" when it comes to your scrapbooking?

A: I love a stripe somewhere on my page. Also lots of blocking, which I blame on my math background. 

Q: Do you scrap alone or with friends? With music or in silence? With food/drink or never?

A: I have Netflix streaming tv shows on my iPad while I scrap or I watch The Gilmore Girls on DVD. I do get together with some of my teacher friends once a month at my LSS.

                                                           
And now, because I can't wait a single moment longer, I have to show you a TINY sneak peek of at least one of these new collections... The Everyday Poetry trims. It's no secret we have trims to die for, and this release is no exception. 

I mean...look at this...

That took my breath away a little bit...and if you lean in close, you can see a bit more of the Everyday Poetry papers. I can't wait to show you the whole collection next week. You're going to swoon!!! 

Sunday Picnic?...It was more like this last Sunday "eve"...

it was a bad scene.

i mean, this wasn't even our real food yet.

this was before Church appetizers.

{homemade Clam Chowder app not shown...;o)}

Oh brother....my running shoes are paying for it now. ;o)

but I needed it.

I needed to relax. I needed to be with my family. I needed to exhale. I needed to eat ;o)

Do you remember a post I made a few weeks ago where I wanted something easy, but personal & beautiful for my family? Well...I created a perfect PhotoBook from our PhotoBook Program myNovelTree, for Grandparents & Pat's Parents & My Parents. It turned out perfect for them.

Here it is ~ cute, huh?!

This book is "Kids Play" & there are 50 others to choose from. They're STUNNING...I mean stunning...in person. Honestly guys. Trust me on this one...

I think the biggest fan of this book was Jude though. He's AMAZED that he's in a book! :o)

Happy Wednesday Everyone~!

Handmade Holiday gift tags

Typically on a Wednesday, we like to talk about what's going on here at Webster's Pages, but this week, we've decided to carry on with our Christmas tags with the knowledge that I can't be the ONLY procrastinator out there! 

It's getting down to the Christmas wire, but there's still time to create some simple, personalized gift tags to adorn your holiday gifts...and as Emma Trout shows us, these tags can then become wonderful additions to a Christmas layout once the presents have all been opened. 

Emma's created three different tags using three different techniques, all of which will be lovely even after the holidays (for those of you who have zero time to scrapbook right now!) 

First up:

Rather than sticking a pre-printed sticker onto your gifts, use photos to show the gift's intended recipient. On this tag, Emma used a Designer Thread as a stamp, giving her a unique, textured look created with acrylic paint:For her second tag, Emma relied on some misting, again using a Designer Thread to create the mask for her image:

The misted background provides a visually interesting layer, creating a nice foundation for her to build upon. 

For her third tag, Emma turned to one of our more textured trims. The uniqueness of this piece makes a perfect stamp, as Emma demonstrates:The best part about these three tags is that they serve as so much more than markers on Christmas presents. Once your brood is done tearing off the wrapping paper (and, if you're at my house, balling it up and throwing it at each other), you can add these tags to a Christmas layout. 

Look at Emma's:

The bubble wrap stamp over on the right and the painted border pull the painted tags into the layout perfectly. I love when something can serve double duty like that! Don't you? 

Next time you've got to create something artsy but fast, try one or two of these tips! You're sure to love the results! 

***BIG NEWS*** Clean & Simple Design Team Search!

Today is a VERY exciting day...you see, we're getting ready to grow the family...

...but let's start with this question to you.

Do these Beautiful, Clean & Simple Page Style Describe You?

YES?

If so...Stacey Michaud (the special event leader of the Clean & Simple DT), Anabelle O'Malley (the company DT Lead), the entire Team at Webster's Pages and I would like to extend the invitation to apply for our very first Clean & Simple Design Team Call!

Welcome to our Clean & Simple Design Team Search!

That’s right…with a new line comes a new Design Team, and we are so excited to tell you we’re looking! The Clean & Simple line is such a stunner (pages above show the C&S papers in our new Sunday Picnic Collection coming Jan 2nd), and we need a group of designers who know how to make simple shine! If that sounds like you, read on…we’ll tell you how to apply!

What we’re looking for:

Scrapbookers, papercrafters and card makers who 1. LOVE Webster’s Pages 2. Will help promote Webster’s Pages through their work, as well as through social media including a personal blog, InspireMe, Facebook & Twitter. 3. Love to share their ideas to help inspire others to create beautiful and simple projects.

International designers are welcome to apply.

Specific requirements and compensation details are provided upon invitation to the team.  However we would like to mention that regular creation of projects and online participation are requirements for this team, and compensation is provided through a generous amount of product as well as monetary compensation for hard copy published items and trade show/advertising assignments. The term will be until the end of 2012.

Please note that Webster’s Pages Design Team members will be limited to being on no more than 3 paper manufacturing teams total.

To apply send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

• Provide a one or two paragraph biographical statement telling us a little bit about you and your scrapbook experience including any publication history, design team experience, teaching experience (in stores and/or online), etc.
• Explain in one paragraph why you would be a great addition to the Webster’s Pages design team.
• Include a link to any online galleries you participate on (please include your user name and make sure that online galleries do not have a login requirement) and your blog (if you have one).
• Attach a scan or photograph of 3 layouts or projects that you feel best represent your style. Images must be no larger than 600x600 px. Using Webster’s Pages is always welcome but not required.
• Please include your name, address, phone number and email address. Confirmation emails will NOT be sent. Notifications will be made by email or telephone in January.
• Applications must be received by December 31st.

At Webster’s Pages, we value our Design Team. They are an extension of our family, and we have a very harmonious group. We continue to grow and expand and we’d love to share our excitement with you. If you have any questions on applying, please send an email to [email protected] with subject QUESTION.

We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Good luck and Happy Creating! 

design cave & story boards...

this is where I've been

and this is what I've been dreaming.

every. single. night. :o|

yes...I AM smiling...but that's only to disguise the non-shower look that I styled today.

you see...

this is my life lately.

story boards of designs... lots.of.them.

{btw, if you're wondering what all those yellow stickers on my window are?...they are my Volunteer stickers I get at Dane's school when I work in the library DAILY. He makes me stick them on my window next to my desk so I can "look at them all.day.long." Thanks Dane.}

dreaming in color

and living in the corner of my office day & night, designing & designing.

We have affectionately named it the "design cave"

it's not too exciting.

it's not pink or a funky blue

or crazy artsy.

it's just me, my computer, my storyboards & my LOVE for what I do... Even though I am inhaling & exhaling patterns & paper & ribbons & sparkly things! :o)

Now I hope you stay tuned for HUGE announcements soon! ;o)

In the meantime, head on over to Scrapbook News & Review. Tonight at 7 p.m. EST they're hosting a big event with Webster's Pages! We can't wait!

This Thanksgiving...

Happy Thanksgiving, from the Webster's Pages Family.

a new life ♥

a dream . a prayer . a miracle .

a beautiful baby .

Please join us in congratulating Mitsue Iwata on the birth of her son, Kai Sam Iwata!

{Mitsue designed this page as a variation of one of the pages in the Baby Boy #1001 PhotoBook}

Mitsue is a loved design team member of the Webster's Pages family. You may love her from her kindness, beautiful digital creations & constant design inspiration. But did you also know that Mitsue co-designed ALL myNovelTree Books (along with incredible Julie Walton)?

Here are a few of my favorites from Mitsue ~

She's pretty spectacular...and so is her growing family & please join me in Congratulating the Iwata Family!

the simplest GIFT!

this is. seriously.

do you need to give a gift to say "thank you", "congratulations", "i love you", "just because"...do you want it to be special & from the heart but have NO IDEA what to give?

i have the answer right here ♥ Introducing Webster's Pages & myNovelTree Gift Certificates!

They come in four different amounts and can be purchased on our website now. So bookmark their page, share them on FaceBook, do anything that will keep them in your memory bank for every time you need to give that perfect, simple gift!

I would be excited to get a gift to encourage me to tell the stories of my life. I think your friends & family might too! ♥

{BIG NEWS!!!} happy birthday myNovelTree ♥

this is one of my favorite PhotoBooks that I wanted to share with you today ♥ it's called Love Letters & you can pre-purchase yours now! I promise, you have NEVER seen books like these before. So scrapbookers...continue on scrapbooking your beautiful pages & building your scrapbook albums using our papers & embellishments & now use our PhotoBooks for the times when you want to quickly build your very own Webster's Pages library of PhotoBooks. Perfect for family & friend gifts too!

So pre-order yours today & become a founding member! This is a limited time offer...you can not miss this opportunity ♥

Now stop by and LIKE US at our NEW Facebook Page, share our badges or FB Page and you'll be choosing a weekly winner who we spy sharing myNovelTree!

now it's time to sit back

be inspired

& LOVE myNovelTree with me ~