household tip & 2 new books

So you know how you go to pull some plastic wrap or tin foil out of its box and the whole roll sometimes comes out? I hate it when that happens. Did you know that on the sides of those boxes you can punch in the packaging and that actually secures the roll in place?

Learn something new every day.



Many of you know about Ali Edwards, so I hardly need to explain her talent. I just wanted to say "Yay for a new book from Ali!" because she has one coming out in this coming month. It looks like this and you can pre-order it here. Congratulations, Ali! I can't wait to check it out.



Simple Scrapbooks is also releasing a new special issue all about mini albums. It has great ideas from various artists ... and it's only $6.99 too! Check out the details here. And, of course, I have some of these to give away (along with these sweet little pins).



Want one? Leave your first name and where you live so I can randomly choose 4 winners to receive a special issue & pin. Here's one of the projects from the book.



Speaking of first grade ... we're getting to the last of the school expansion kits, so if you haven't ordered, check that off your list before it's too late. A new school year starts here in just a couple weeks and I'm getting more motivated to get some scrapbooking done. I can tell many of you are, too. That's awesome.