Get The TechniqueIt feels like summer just arrived, but autumn's nearly here already. Now's a great time to start memory-keeping projects, especially if you're recording summer vacations. We have plenty of ideas to get you started. Take a look at our scrapbooking and memorykeeping projects.
This week we're giving away a selection of embellishments, labels, and an adhesive tab & roll, perfect for scrapbooking.
For a chance to win, leave us a comment including a link to your favorite memorykeeping craft on our site, along with your name and a valid e-mail address. All comments must be received by 6 PM Monday, 8/16. We’ll choose one commenter at random to win an assortment of Martha Stewart Crafts™ scrapbooking accessories..
See official rules here. Please be aware, comments may take time to show up on our site.
From: susan hwang | 8/12/10 at 9:38 am
the Seashore Scrapbook tutorial is so perfect because my family and i just came back from a beach vacation (nag's head, NC). of course, we left the beach with more stuff than we came with! there are seashells, glass and rocks that all have their place in the creative scrapbook that you came up with. thanks for the inspiration and for this lovely giveaway!
From: Nicole S | 8/12/10 at 9:39 am
My favorite memory keeping idea is the Vacation Souvenir Box, it is what brought me to the website. I had saw it on a show and I wanted to learn more about the project. I had found it on the website and it led me to other craft ideas which I use today.
From: Taryn | 8/12/10 at 9:42 am
I love the photo jewelry project. I made these for gifts and all of the family loved them. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/photograph-jewelry?backto=true
From: Laura D. | 8/12/10 at 9:44 am
I have a bit of a problem when it comes to using labels in my crafting - scrapbooking, card-making, gift wrapping, organizing...you name it. There are so many options out there depending upon your style and usage - not to mention, labels are a fast and easy way to dress up any scrapbook page while writing down your memories.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-supplies-and-materials#slide_4
From: Tracey Toole | 8/12/10 at 9:47 am
I love this memory craft idea http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/map-scrapbooks?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_1
Every summer I go to Nantucket and always use my bike map from the local bike shops or tour we may take and use it for the back ground of our vacation photos.
From: Allison | 8/12/10 at 9:56 am
I love the travelouges! They're faster to make than a big scrapbook, so I don't put them off as long, and it's so much fun to look back through them.
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=36fece908332f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&backto=true&backtourl=%2Fphotogallery%2Fvacation-crafts
From: LaceyNB | 8/12/10 at 10:07 am
I love the idea of a pet scrapbook: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/pet-scrapbook?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_2
One idea I haven't seen is for an idea scrapbook.
From: Cortny White | 8/12/10 at 10:15 am
This is so great, love the giveaway idea!
Here's one of my favorite Martha crafts...
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/preserve-vacation-memories-in-shadow-boxes
From: Amy Cornwell | 8/12/10 at 10:23 am
I truly do love them all. The laminated recipe cards are just up my alley - I laminate all of my favorite recipes! I'd say my fave to link is the bottle-cap magnets - http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/photo-opportunities?#slide_2
Thanks!
From: Anne | 8/12/10 at 10:30 am
I really like these Recipe Box craft projects for organizing family recipes.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/organize-your-family-recipes
From: Becky | 8/12/10 at 10:35 am
My favorite is the travelogue!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/vacation-crafts#slide_7
and the map scrapbook:
http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/map-scrapbooks?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_1
I have been saving old atlases and these projects are great inspiration for "reusing" them.
Becky
From: Ann | 8/12/10 at 10:42 am
I love the memory box with the memories of time spent at the sea. So beautiful and full of meaning!
http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2010/03/sandy-collection-3d-scrapbooking.html
Thanks for the chance to win!
From: Allie | 8/12/10 at 11:10 am
I love the Family Tree scrapbook page and can't wait to make one. What an amazing giveaway.
From: Allison | 8/12/10 at 11:19 am
I love Darcy's scrapboxes!!: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/tools-and-techniques-for-darcys-scrapboxes
From: tencraftyfingers | 8/12/10 at 11:27 am
I scrapbook mainly about my son, who is now 3. I have kept a small amount of his newborn keepsakes and this idea for a keepsake box makes so much sense to me: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/baby-keepsakes?#slide_3
It is pretty, simple, and best of all can be displayed and not just put in a closet.
From: Mavis R. | 8/12/10 at 11:28 am
I love the Baby Memory Binder:
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/baby-keepsakes?#slide_6
From: Casandra Hoffman | 8/12/10 at 11:33 am
I really like the idea of making vacation jars. Such a cute idea and prettier than a shadow box. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/vacation-memory-jars?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_6
From: April O. | 8/12/10 at 11:39 am
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/school-days
I just love this idea. Of course you can incorporate it into any type of scrapbook, fancy or plain. This really allows ANYONE to stash away some precious memories, and that makes it extra nice.
From: Bethany @ The Paper Pony | 8/12/10 at 12:03 pm
I don't do a ton of scrapbooking but I do do a ton of papercrafting! I love these ideas- especially the memory boxes!
From: Laurel | 8/12/10 at 12:13 pm
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_18
The Monogrammed Velvet Ribbon looks so professional. I love it. Thanks for the idea.
From: Kara | 8/12/10 at 12:34 pm
I just love this idea http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-history-in-the-making-darcys-frames-and-scrapboxes
From: Sarah M | 8/12/10 at 12:35 pm
I was planning on beginning this type of project imminently -
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/baby-keepsakes?#slide_2
And this set would coordinate PERFECTLY! In her first year on this planet, she has been to the beach several times, been to an aquarium, had a "Candyland" themed first birthday, played in a pond and gardened with her grandma.
This set would be AWESOME!
From: Sarah | 8/12/10 at 12:38 pm
I love the bottle cap photo magnets and pushpins. So cute, and it lets you have a few photos and memories somewhere besides an album.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/photo-opportunities?#slide_2
From: Monica Benger | 8/12/10 at 12:43 pm
I would love to make a scrapbook of my pup, Uber. I love this: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_2
This giveaway would help me finish some in progress scrapbook projects!
From: Kate Burgener | 8/12/10 at 1:07 pm
The vacation memory jar is such a unique and great idea! The jar protects the little souveniers and cuts down on dusting headaches! http://www.marthastewart.com/article/vacation-memory-jars
From: Heidi K | 8/12/10 at 1:11 pm
It's a toss up between the vacation jars and Marcy's shadowboxes. I've done quite a few of the jars and only a couple of the boxes. I guess I tend to lean more towards the jars, (I heart jars)
From: Marcella | 8/12/10 at 1:13 pm
This is so great, love the giveaway idea!
I LOVE MARTHA STEWART!!!!!!!
Here's one of many of my favorite Martha crafts...
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/mothers-day-bouquet-card?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/mothers-day-cards#slide_16
From: Mindy | 8/12/10 at 1:35 pm
I love all the projects related to preserving your family history. Thanks you!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/preserve-your-family-history?#slide_10
From: Lydia | 8/12/10 at 1:45 pm
I love the travelogue. So creative usings the maps!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/vacation-crafts#slide_7
From: Sarah M | 8/12/10 at 2:02 pm
Oh wow! These new butterly stickers are beautiful! http://shop.marthastewart.com/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Butterfly-Stickers-By/A/B003D7OSYQ.htm
Sarah M
ssmast@hotmail.com
From: Nina | 8/12/10 at 2:13 pm
I love the bottle cap magnets & thumbtacks here: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/photo-opportunities#slide_2. They're so cute, a little quirky and perfect for my craft nook!
From: Callie Callender | 8/12/10 at 2:34 pm
I love the photo blocks!
A new dimension to having memories around the house!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/photo-opportunities#slide_3
From: Natalie Moore | 8/12/10 at 2:55 pm
I love these embellishments! I'm always looking for clever ways to spice up my scrapbook pages and cards. I'm so glad to know Martha has it covered
I love the Accordion Gallery here: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/accordion-gallery?&backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/vacation-crafts?#slide_32 this would work so great on a mantel with family photos.
From: katie | 8/12/10 at 3:30 pm
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/organize-your-family-recipes
i love these!
thanks!
From: Irene at GoneScrapbooking.com | 8/12/10 at 4:01 pm
I love Martha Stewart's paper punches and rubber stamps! I linked to this great giveaway in today's daily scrapbook news article at http://exm.nr/aHAO0R
From: Ann | 8/12/10 at 4:10 pm
I like all the ideas, but especially the children's travel envelope scrapbook I received today on the Craft of the Day. You should really consider publishing a crafts only magazine that's the size of Everyday Food.
From: Erin | 8/12/10 at 4:13 pm
This is my favorite: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/preserve-vacation-memories-in-shadow-boxes
My two best friends and I are going to Europe in December and I will be making one when I get back!
From: Brandi Thomas | 8/12/10 at 4:17 pm
I just love these travel jars! What a great way to both preserve a memory and decorate!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts?#slide_12
From: Ruby Taylor | 8/12/10 at 4:29 pm
I love the recipe crafts projects...not only for myself; they make excellent gifts. Give the bride-to-be one filled with recipes from friends and family. My second favorite are the seashores in a bottle; I was raised real near the beach in Jacksonville, FL, and still miss the beach! Thanks, Martha, for the chance to win some beautiful goodies!
From: Kate Spjute | 8/12/10 at 4:53 pm
I love the travel jars that double as decor and keepsake. Scrapbooks are fun, but it's nice to be able see great family memories while going about your normal routine around the house.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes?#slide_6
From: Carrie | 8/12/10 at 4:53 pm
I love the idea of these shadow boxes, something that can be displayed on a permanent basis in your home to remind you of a wonderful trip!
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/preserve-vacation-memories-in-shadow-boxes?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_8
From: Stephanie | 8/12/10 at 5:05 pm
I love the scrapboxes. I just graduated and I'm going to make one with with my picture, my tassel, the grad ceremony invitation and the kente cloth I wore. What a great idea! http://www.marthastewart.com/article/tools-and-techniques-for-darcys-scrapboxes
From: Joan Henry | 8/12/10 at 5:06 pm
I like the colored envelope idea for scrapbooks. I use bright colored envelopes for fun. http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_15
From: georgia stewart | 8/12/10 at 5:10 pm
i love the pet scrap book as my pet lucille is the apple of my eye and i love adding stuff that her and i do she is a english bulldog from heaven
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/pet-scrapbook?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_2
From: shonda | 8/12/10 at 5:11 pm
my favorite idea (favorite because I'm seriously going to start on this soon) is the memory quilt.
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/memory-quilt?page=1&backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/baby-keepsakes#slide_10
We're having our last baby soon, and I've been hangin onto all the sweet little girl dresses in boxes. I can't part with them, but they're no good to anyone sitting in a box, so I'm going to make a memory quilt with them.
From: Anita P | 8/12/10 at 5:15 pm
My favorite is the family vacation map scrapbooks!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts?#slide_1
So many great ideas to upcycle maps in a pretty and memorable way!
From: debbiesimone | 8/12/10 at 5:41 pm
I adore the hand over hand sketch idea to see how quickly they grow up! http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/baby-keepsakes#slide_7
From: youngmi | 8/12/10 at 5:58 pm
i love the travel collage. wherever i go, i always save little bits of paper like business cards, maps, ticket stubs, and fliers. to me, these can sometimes be even more interesting than the photos i take!
From: Hannah | 8/12/10 at 7:17 pm
Mine has got to be this book within a book
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_8
too darn cute, and what a great use of space! Thanks for a chance to win
From: Renee J. | 8/12/10 at 7:43 pm
I love the ideas found here http://www.marthastewart.com/memorykeeping-index for scrapbooking and family memory keeping. We can never have enough of those that is for sure. Thanks!!
From: grace hester designs | 8/12/10 at 8:01 pm
It was sooooo hard to pick from all of these beautiful memory keeping ideas but my fave is probably this one about taking morning snapshots. Anyone with a camera can do it and not commit to a whole lot of time working on it.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/baby-keepsakes#slide_19
From: Tish | 8/12/10 at 8:06 pm
I'm so excited to use the School Days Scrapbook ideas for when my daughter starts school!
From: kelli | 8/12/10 at 8:40 pm
I love the Family Tree Scrapbook Page:
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/make-a-family-tree?#slide_1
From: Jennifer Hartz | 8/12/10 at 9:42 pm
What a Great idea! You know all those shells and other small pretty things you pick up on the beach with your family? Now you have a place for them! This link shows you a great place to store these beautiful little keepsakes. A simple 35mm slide sleeve can be transformed into little pockets to keep all the objects in! So simple yet so great when its all done! See the whole idea at:
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_3
From: Reel Girl | 8/12/10 at 10:09 pm
I am a die hard scrapbooker and had to pick this as my fave idea:
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_2
I have 3 dogs, 1 cat and a turtle that I make scrapbooks for!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Shelly
From: Pam Castelli | 8/12/10 at 11:03 pm
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE maps and this is the perfect thing to do with them.....http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/map-scrapbooks?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_1
Life is all about exploring and discovering new places and these things would be the best way to document all of them.
From: Cassie | 8/12/10 at 11:18 pm
This is my favorite!!
http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/as-you-go-vacation-keepsake?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/vacation-crafts#slide_11
Thanks!!
=)
From: Sumin Kim | 8/13/10 at 1:21 am
I love to scrapbook but this idea would help me share that love with my child. What an ingenious idea!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/summer-scrapbooking-for-kids#slide_5
From: Hayley L. | 8/13/10 at 1:36 am
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_2
This is a great idea for a scrapbook craft! When I get my dog I'm doing this!
From: yholee | 8/13/10 at 4:21 am
hi...i just lost my dear husband this march 2010 and i have been looking for a way to preserve all his photos at a glance... and i could find a template large enough to put them all in without clogging up the page until i saw the framed photo confetti from Darcy's frames and scrapboxes...I'm presently compiling all of his pictures for this project and hope to post them soon... thanks for the wonderful idea here at :http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-history-in-the-making-darcys-frames-and-scrapboxes#slide_14
From: Sarah | 8/13/10 at 4:40 am
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/photograph-jewelry?backto=true
the jewelry project was definitely my favorite, two of my favorite things in one: jewelry and scrapbooking!
From: Big Anne | 8/13/10 at 4:43 am
The Family Tree Scrapbook Page found here is my favorite: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/family-tree-page-and-leaves-card?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/make-a-family-tree#slide_1
This project gave me a chance to reminisce over some precious family photos and make mementos for my family at the same time.
Thank for giving us all a chance to win!
)
From: Torey | 8/13/10 at 8:24 am
My favorite memory keeping craft was the little appliqued book from the new sewing encyclopedia. I used fabrics for the animals from scraps from the dresses I had smocked for my grandaughter's first year. My daughter-in-law loved it! She even took it to work to show it off. It was precious!
From: Linda Soldressen | 8/13/10 at 8:29 am
I love using maps on our trips. It's such fun to follow your route and coming closer to your final destination. Reusing them as scrapbook pages as shown here
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts?#slide_1)
is a wonderful idea.
From: Barbara | 8/13/10 at 9:13 am
I love the punched paper ornaments...http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/photo-opportunities#slide_19
I have quite a few of the punch around the page punches and this is a super fun way to use them!!
From: Sherrie Ezell | 8/13/10 at 9:37 am
Love the Folding Travel Scrapbook. Can you please direct me to the instructions? That looks great!
Thank you.
From: PattiM{Pattie's passion} | 8/13/10 at 11:30 am
I love the vacation memory jars!! I don't know how many times I've lost shells and sand or misplaced them because I didn't have them in a container. And they look lovely on a mantle... http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_12
I also love the seashore scrapbook http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_3 and the accordian travelodgue
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_18
Hugs,
PattiM
{Pattie's passion}
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!
From: Stefeni | 8/13/10 at 11:45 am
How can you choose a favorite? They are all such great ideas! I really like the birthday in a box idea. It's a simple idea but so awesome. http://www.marthastewart.com/article/memory-box?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_10 Thank you for the great ideas!
From: Marci | 8/13/10 at 12:05 pm
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_4
I am always looking for creative family tree displays and I love the idea of adding an accordion fold out to my layout!
From: Laura Stewart | 8/13/10 at 12:43 pm
I like the map scrapbook - so cool!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts
From: Diane | 8/13/10 at 2:01 pm
oh my goodness, the vacation memory jars are fantastic: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_6. perfect to display favorite trinkets.
From: mirabelle | 8/13/10 at 2:25 pm
in preparation for baby - love the baby memory binder
From: Sopheark Ban | 8/13/10 at 2:29 pm
I love this giveaway! I love the Family Tree scrapbooking idea. I found it especially important for someone who wants to share the family tree with the next generations and especially with my super big family! =)
I have recently picked up scrapbooking (first attempt at being creative) as a way to cherish and share memories with my family and friends. My father had passed a couple months ago from lung cancer, and I was finally able to see his extended famiy (whom I didn't know existed) and to share memories together. And, because our family was so big, it was difficult to get everyone's name in order. So, the family tree came to mind. Why not make a nice family tree to show who's who and who's related to who. =)
From: Kelly | 8/13/10 at 2:51 pm
Love the memory jars!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_12
I'm always collecting sea shells and sea glass on the beach and never know what to do with them!
From: Whitney Beard @ Whisker Graphics | 8/13/10 at 3:17 pm
Love the Recipe Box. Can't get enough of those metal tins, plus I always like a little bakers twine.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/organize-your-family-recipes
From: Christine H | 8/13/10 at 3:21 pm
Vacation in a jar is such a fun idea. I always kept small keepsakes that would end up in a box and forgotten. This is a great way to display, especially when the items just won't fit in a book.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_6
From: Ali | 8/13/10 at 3:27 pm
I love the idea from the Seashore Scrapbook. We are always collecting little stones or shells from our trips and this is such a cute way to display!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_3
From: Janet | 8/13/10 at 4:07 pm
love the idea of wearing your favourite memories
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/photograph-jewelry?backto=true
From: Selina | 8/13/10 at 5:08 pm
I love the memory jars!! What an awesome idea, especially for the well intentioned, like myself, that want to scrap my trips but never follow thru. Love it!!!!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_6
From: Kim Ledford-Hauser | 8/13/10 at 5:18 pm
Beautiful embellishments! I've been making my own greeting cards since last November and I'm officially addicted! I really enjoy using embellishments because my goal is to create 5-6 cards in an hour and enjoy the creative pursuit without having to personally make each and every element of the card.
From: Scrapbook Beginner Guide | 8/13/10 at 5:46 pm
These are beautiful giveaways. Martha Stewart does create very nice things especially for scrapbooking.
From: kelly | 8/13/10 at 5:48 pm
I like the map scrapbooks -- love making the maps into envelopes to hold treasures. Also, it's a cheap, easy, colorful resource.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts
From: Beth @ Remarkably Domestic | 8/13/10 at 6:57 pm
I love the Generations Album: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/generations-album. It's such a great way to store and display old photos. I learned a ton about my family when I made mine!
I blogged about my version here: http://remarkablydomestic.com/2010/05/25/the-martha-craft-challenge-project-3-generations-album/
From: Tamra | 8/13/10 at 11:03 pm
I really enjoy the family photo books. They are great for organizing photos and look professional enough to put on the coffee table.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/preserve-your-family-history#slide_8
From: Pam Kennedy | 8/13/10 at 11:18 pm
Awesome giveaways - maybe I'll be the lucky person.
From: Kelly Massman | 8/13/10 at 11:53 pm
My favorite: http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts
Thanks for a chance to win!
kmassman gmail
From: Catherine | 8/14/10 at 7:39 am
I have been planning to do a family calendar for 2011 using photos from throughout the years. I am from a large family (4 brothers, 2 sisters, parents and extended family)so there isn't a problem designating a month to each. I am now going to incorporate family favorite recipes with each month.
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/organize-your-family-recipes#slide_8
Thanks for the inspiration!
From: Vicki | 8/14/10 at 10:53 am
The memory jar idea is great for vacation souvineers and photos. And easily updated after next vacation!
From: Gayle | 8/14/10 at 11:58 am
My favorite idea is the map scrapbook. Not only are maps helpful, but beautiful, too. What a great way to display them!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts
From: em | 8/14/10 at 2:20 pm
the memory jars are a great idea! definitely my favorite.
From: Regina Hamilton | 8/14/10 at 2:29 pm
Hi Crafts Dept!
Thank you for endless inspiration! I love the idea of the Annual Album for kids...they change so fast, and it's wonderful to capture those moments in time!
Not sure how to "link" to the site, Sorry!
From: Teg | 8/14/10 at 3:02 pm
I love the birthday memory box! Fantastic way to capture a special day!
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/memory-box?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_10
From: Mona C | 8/14/10 at 3:47 pm
I love the idea from Martha where you take a map of the place you went to and use it on your scrapbook pages. What a great way to help preserve the memory. I plan on using it for our next trip to Maine. Collecting maps from Georgia to Maine will be fun and who knows what treasures can be found along the way.
http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/map-scrapbooks?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_1
From: Cheryl Svendsen | 8/15/10 at 10:21 am
Any scrapbook should include maps-here's my favorite Martha Idea http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/map-scrapbooks?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/family-vacation-memory-crafts#slide_1. Just got my granddaughter interested in scrap booking-I would share my winnings with her!
From: Rebecca Restrepo | 8/15/10 at 11:52 am
You mean I have to pick one? I love the vacation memory shadow boxes http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=629fd0f19132f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&backto=true&backtourl=%2Fphotogallery%2Fvacation-crafts#slide_1
Sometimes you can't fit everything into a scrapbook and these boxes make for very unique wall art!
From: Katie Gariepy | 8/15/10 at 3:07 pm
I love the traditional scrapbook but am crazy about those jars! What a sweet idea to really capture your vacation. I also want to make that recipe box, I have a bunch of recipes floating around that deserve a sweet place.
From: Kelly | 8/15/10 at 4:07 pm
Love the idea of using jars to hold the treasures of a trip taken! A fabulous excuse to keep collecting all of those old glass jars!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_6
From: Gretchen Olszewski | 8/15/10 at 8:24 pm
I love the Balle jars with all the goodies inside! My family has been collecting shells and sand from every trip to the beach for the last 13 years. Everytime I get out the jars in the summer to decorate our mantle we remember what a fun time we had at the beach that year!
Thanks,
Gretchen
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_6
From: sue | 8/15/10 at 9:15 pm
The crafts dept has shown me so many great ways to keep the memories lasting for ever that is so hard to choose 1 great one. Your ideas have inspired me to expand on my own imagination. So if I had to choose it would be for the Holiday Card Scrapbook http://www.marthastewart.com/article/holiday-card-scrapbook?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_33.
From: Michelle | 8/15/10 at 10:41 pm
I would love to make the Vacation Memory Jar...so adorable!
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_6
From: Mary Hu | 8/16/10 at 12:17 am
I too love the Vacation Memory Jar! I keep glass jars from pasta sauces and the like, take the labels off in hot water, and reuse them to hold stamps, pens, and all sorts of little things. The jar of memories would be a good reminder of the relaxing times in life.
From: Susan Lee | 8/16/10 at 1:02 am
I love the memory jar. It's a unique way to collect your vacation memories and also be wall decor at the same time. It's a wonderful conversation starter for any visitors who are curious of the jar's contents. I'm inspired to make one today. I have several large jars in my garage waiting to be turned into a project!
From: Miss Cupcake | 8/17/10 at 3:51 pm
I want to make one of these for summer and for my year living in Quito:
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/summertime-scrapbooking?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/scrapbook-ideas-and-albums#slide_11
There are very few of the projects I don't want to make!
From: Kari | 8/18/10 at 2:16 pm
I love the books within a book:
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/childhood-keepsakes#slide_8
They look like so much fun! I know the kids would love to have these in their scrapbooks.
From: Elizabeth Diaz | 8/19/10 at 2:47 pm
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/vacation-crafts#slide_37
This is my favorite. I have jars that I save for projects (plus I like to recycle if I can) and this is perfect. I'm gonna make one for each of my kids. I'll put a summer camp picture in the back and I will add little things about their summer break. ie something from their birthday parties, ticket stubs from the theater and zoo and books they read and things they tried new, people we spent time with. This is a great idea for every year and we can start next summer first thing and they can add what ever they like as they go along.
Thank you for sharing!
From: Joe | 8/23/10 at 12:11 am
Sorry! I meant to provide a link... here it is below
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From: Sherry Strong | 9/3/10 at 2:36 pm
I love all the Martha Stewart embellishments and paper jewelry. I purchase them at Michael's. I made a "Remember" Photo Scrap book for my Aunt when she entered a nearby Nursing home. Anyone who visited with her was able to engage with her using the book. It really helped to jog her memory for friends and family and it was beautiful too!!
From: Karen Trettel | 9/22/10 at 3:02 pm
I just love the way you preserved memories of the beach and of Paris in the Mason Jars. I do have several saved and I will be sure to use this idea.
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Karen
From: tasha | 12/15/10 at 6:09 pm
The mason jars are awesome, you are so creative. I would love the chance to win your giveaway. As a new scrapbooker i dont have many supplies. If i could win this giveaway i would have more than a great start to showcase my prized items: my pictures!!! I have so many ideas of what to do with this stuff already!!!!