November Kit Sneak Peek!

Have a little peek at a LITTLE bit of the November kit:

The new additions at AMM!

Meet the new girls who have been added to AMM's ROCKSTAR Design Team:

Kimmithy Achord

Well, where do I start? I am 22 years old. I just recently moved into Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in the small town of Walker, Lousiana. I am a wife to my wonderful husband, Travis. We got married in June of this year (2007). In August of 2006, he gave me the opportunity to quit my job to become a full-time-stay-at-home-mommy to my beautiful son, Brayden, who is almost 2. As far back as I can remember, I have always been interested in crafty things. I love to sew. I love taking photographs. But most of all, I love scrapbooking. I started scrapbooking when I was in High School and have been addicted ever since. My absolute favorite thing at the moment is patterned paper. I love mixing all different brands and colors and seeing what I can come up with. Ribbons, trims, and buttons come in a close second. I would say that I just recently have found a scrapbooking style that I like. Not sure how to describe it. I'll just call it, "my style!" I am so thrilled to be a part of the AMM DT and feel so honored to have become a part of it. My biggest hope is that I am able to inspire all you gals out there!

Amy Migliore

Hey everyone! My name is Amy Mig and I live in Mid-Eastern Pennsylvania with my husband of 10 years and my two very active but sweet boys! I have the privilege of teaching studio and computer art to high school students every day. My husband happens to also teach Spanish in the same building. I love to travel, sing (I have been a soloist in over 15 weddings), hunt for ‘treasures’ at yard sales, and host game nights at my home! I started scrapping while I was pregnant with my first child 7 years ago. My enjoyment of this artistic expression has grown ever since! This hobby combines everything I enjoy playing with—paper, photography and writing. I am an avid collector of quotations and have always dreamed of being a published author. My style, which I refer to as “Controlled Chaos”, typically combines a high contrast of supplies and paper patterns with a lot of visual movement. As a surprise element in my designs, I love to use non-traditional scrap supplies from places like the hardware store or my junk drawer.

Becca Lundin

My name is Rebecca 'Becca' Lundin, I am 23-years-old, and I live in Tulsa, OK with my wonderful husband and my fur baby (who by the way just happens to be the cutest dog in the world). I am very outspoken and very opinionated (but I just want to be loved). I have been scrapping (well) for the past 4 years but I started scrapping when I was 14. I am looking forward to taking the next big step in my life which is having children. I have always been a mother at heart.



Karen Grunberg

My incredible husband, Jake, our wonderful 2.5-year-old, David, and I live in Palo Alto, CA. I have been a computer programmer all my life and now work for a famous Internet company as a Product Manager. I also own my own photography company (http://www.greenhillphoto.com/) and I have been scrapbooking for a little over two years. I scrapbook to capture and freeze those tiny, little moments that otherwise disappear forever. I believe in the power of photos and words and heavily favor simple layouts that highlight the daily magic of our lives.

Becky Heisler

Hello! My name is Becky and I live in rural WI with my sweet hubby of 8 years.We have two children, Zach-7 and Chloe-5. They are quite the pair and keep us very busy. I am on the cusp of a major change in my life as a stay at home mom.... Both my children will be in full time school this year! Can you give me a Wooo-Hoooo! I have been scrapping for 5 years, since the birth of my youngest, I think I become obsessed a little more everyday! I have had the great fortune of being published in such magazines as Scrapbook Trends, Simple Scrapbooks and Memory Makers. I have also been part of many idea books out there, the most current one will be coming out in October called... Flip,Spin and Play by Memory Makers and I am so blessed to have made the cover of this one! I am so excited to part of this amazing community and this uber talented design team!

Please come by and welcome the new gals! November will be their first kit as part of the AMM Design Team . . . . come see what they do with it!

October Kit Sneak Peek and Add Ons

October Kit Sneak Peek:

October Kit Paper Add-on:

October Kit Cardstock Add-on:

Online Chat with the gals of Scrapbook LifeStyle . . . . Come join in!

On September 14 at 6:00 p.m. PST we will be having an online chat with the fabulous Scrapbook LifeStyle gals! Please come join us - we are so excited!

Below is a little bio about each of the ladies. If you would like to know more about them, there is a link to each of their blogs at the end of their bios! Check 'em out!



A true veteran of the scrapbooking industry, Stephanie has made dozens of instructional videos and T.V. appearances in her years as a scrapbooker. You may have seen her recently on QVC or seen her work in one of the many publications that features her work.
Stephanie's blog


Newer to the scrapbooking industry, Angela has been with Scrapbook LifeStyle since it's pilot episode and has since taken on the role of Executive Editor of the show. When she's not planning the filming schedule, she's working on the show's blog or, of course, scrapbooking. She has had work in several scrapbooking magazines over the last 2 1/2 years.
Angela's Blog


With inspiration drawn from her formal training as an interior decorator, Pattye is a prolific scrapper. You may have seen her on a recent episode of "Design Star" on HGTV. Pattye also designs kits for an online kit club.
Pattye's Blog


Bridging the gap between scientist and artist, Leah has gained many fans in the scrapbooking community. A former Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame winner and a current editor of Scrapbooks Etc. magazine, and designer for several manufacturer design teams, Leah manages to juggle her busy schedule of mom, medicinal chemist AND scrapbooker.
Leah's Blog


As a professional photographer, Johanna's pages are known for the great photos as well as her innovative design style. Nicknamed "McGyver" by the Scrapbook LifeStyle cast, Johanna likes to keep her pages interesting by adding non-traditional supplies. Johanna is an original member of the Queen & Co design team and has been published in countless scrapbook magazines.
Johanna's Blog


The newest member of our cast (she joined during season #3), Wendy has brought her love of vibrant colors and her artistic disregard for design "rules" to our show. Wendy is a design team member for Queen and Co, Urban Lily as well as online sites and has been guest designer for several manufacturers as well.
Wendy's Blog


The only cast member tough enough to wear her famously adorable high heels as she walked CHA this winter, Melissa brings that same style and grace to her scrapbook pages. When Melissa isn't working full time, raising her family or participating in charity scrapping events, she can be found working on client's scrapbook albums as part of her second job as a professional scrapper.
Melissa's Blog


Drawing from her fine arts background, Mel frequently hand paints her own scrapbooking paper. She is owner of a scrapbook embellishment company and is mostly known on set for her dry sense of humor that has, on occasion, caused production delays while the crew composes themselves from laughing with her.
Mel's Blog

A Mojo Room chat with Teresa Collins

Have a look here for some interesting answers from Teresa Collins to questions asked by Michelle about her "MOJO".

Teresa altered a clip board - here is what she had to say about it and here are som awesome pics too!

"*created for the MOJO ROOM- Noteworthy Clipboard- designed 9/1/2007
Photos above.....
Designed in less than 30 minutes today. I loved the photo of my friend Tammy’s little girl, Ashley. I was instantly inspired by the PINK in the photo. The photo inspired me to create a very girly girl clipboard- clipboard available at the .99 cent store…(cool clear frame that I altered and blinged up!!!!) I got out a few of my fave things and created a little something fun. I love the pink elements and the *feel* of the page. If you see the cool black A- that is my from my latest GLITTERZ line. I added the black Glitterz to go with the Whimsical Halloween line. I find I never limit myself- my style is consistent in that I love girl elements, hence the bling, I love simple but go for EYE CANDY. I love to add BLACK into my work- I painted around the edges of the clipboard, photo, etc. Also, I’m a huge fan of stamps. The perfect accent for easy journaling. *also, under the photo is a black file folder with hidden journaling. LOVE the added REAL ESTATE!!!!!

I also, really do not limit myself to what I can and cannot do- there is no rules! *okay- don’t tell my college professors this!!!!* So if you have any clipboards hanging around, maybe you’ll feel a little MOJO to create something too."

DT CALL - Looking for 3 New DT Members!

Due to the growth at A Million Memories - we are looking for three new design team members.

If you're interested in designing for AMM, please read the information below.

We are accepting applications now through September 30, 2007.

We will announce the three new designers once they have been contacted and have accepted their posts. The design team position is a commitment through March 31, 2008.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

We are looking for three energetic, outgoing, talented, versatile and creative individuals who are team players for the term October, 2007 through March 31, 2008. Strong photography, digital scrapbooking and class experience is a plus, but not required.

Interested applicants must register and post on the message boards at AMM during the DT call. We want to get to know you and we want you to get to know us and our community. Your design team experience at AMM will require daily activity on our boards. We keep our Design Team Members busy with all sorts of activities, i.e., monthly kits, manufacturer kits, newsletter, message boards, chats, classes, etc., so when considering whether you would like to apply for the DT position, please take into consideration the amount of time that will be required to fulfill your DT requirements.Submit 2 new (not previously posted or published) original LO's and at least one altered item. LO's can be 8.5x11 or 12x12. Altered items are considered anything that is not a page. All submissions should be emailed to info@amillionmemories.com.

The commitment to A Million Memories’ design team is exclusive. Our designers cannot hold design team positions with any competing kit club. Manufacturer design team appointments and teaching at your LSS are acceptable.

*Consistent and frequent message board participation is required.

*DT members are required to post at least four items per kit - 2-4 layouts, the altered item included in the kit (if there is one), and a card.

*Complete manufacturer sponsorship projects

*Part of your job will be to advertise the kit club and store and not competing businesses.

*Actively participate in a monthly newsletter and blog posts.

*Actively participate in challenges, organizing contests and vendor advertising.

*Promote AMM whenever possible. Example, if you have a blog, there should be a link to AMM. We will in turn post your blog on our blog.

WHAT DO OUR DESIGNERS RECEIVE?

*Our designers are given a free kit every other month containing the industry's latest and greatest products, plus extra supplemental products as compensation.

*Special sponsored manufacturer's kits every 3-6 weeks. A link to your projects is sent directly to the sponsored manufacturers by AMM. This will give you exposure directly to manufacturers.

*Product discounts (more detail will be provided to those who are selected for the team).

*Free product for special limited edition kits that you may (on occasion) design yourself from items in our store.

*Free product for special class kits that you will design yourself.

*Miscellaneous perks - free passes to CHA, opportunity to design with our kits, etc. We have some exciting plans for 2007 and 2008 which will bring a lot of exposure to AMM and consequently, to our designers.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE e-mail the following information to info@amillionmemories.com:

• Name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address (if different than the one you are sending the email from)

• Links to other online galleries that show your work (as well as your screen name)

• Link to your blog, if you have one

• A bio of yourself

• 2 new (not previously posted or published) original LO's and at least one altered item. LO's can be 8.5x11 or 12x12. Altered items are considered anything that is not a page.

Include the answers to the following questions in your email:

1) Why are you interested in a DT position with AMM?

2) Site commitment and participation: We'd like to know your thoughts regarding the message board and site participation. We are looking for designers who are team players and are committed to being involved and posting daily on our message board. We'd love to see how you would go about increasing general participation on our message board.

3) Have you ever designed for another website/company? If so, who?

4) Are you currently designing for another website/Company? If so, who?

5) Are you active on any message boards? Which ones? (please provide a few links to your posts and your user name)

6) How long have you been scrapbooking?

**Note: None of the answers to the above questions will effect your chances of being on the Design Team . . .we are just curious. ; ) **

If you have any comments or questions, please email us at info@amillionmemories.com

Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to the submissions!

Did you know . . . .

We have started a "Everything Photography" forum on the site? We have some INCREDIBLY talented photographers at A Million Memories and so we wanted to give them a place to talk about their work and also give us all tips.

Karenika and BeckyH1 have started Photo of the Day and Photo Tip of the Day . . . they have NO IDEA how thankful we are . . . I have been wanting to learn how to use my camera more effectively for YEARS and have not yet - so this is really really something that I am follwoing closely!

Photo of the day is also a place for you to come and put up your favorite photo(s) for us all to ooohhhhh and aaahhhh over!

So whether you are a beginner or an expert - there is something to learn or teach! Come visit!

I have posted some photos above of the photos from yesterday. . . . aren't they gorgeous? The theme was Nature!

Friday Night Chat with Cheryl Mezzetti

Please join us Friday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m. PST for an online chat with Cheryl Mezzetti.

If you haven't seen what she did with AMM's August kit - you can either look at the slide to the right or go here!

We will be giving away prizes and Cheryl is also going to be giving away some Creative Imaginations goodies! Don't miss it!

P.S. We just got an email from Cheryl and she says she is gonna have something from Magistical Memories to give away as a prize too!

CI and Magistical Memories . . . . .WAHOO!

THE MOJO ROOM

Michelle's husband, Mickey, came up with this FABULOUS idea - the MOJO Room . . . . This forum is for those times when you just can't find the MOJO . . . . come by and get ideas to get the creative juices flowing again or drop an idea on how YOU get your MOJO back!

We have asked a few of our past Guest Designers to help us get this room started and thankfully - they have all risen to the challenge. We have ideas from Elsie Flannigan, Leslie Ashe, Wendy Reed, Teresa Collins and of course, the talented design team here at AMM!

***Speaking of Elsie . . . . she sent us this new picture - HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Is she too cute or what?***