Hidden elements on scrapbook pages have fascinated me for years. I guess the thought of hiding extra thoughts on pages seems fun to me. It's like last week when Tom and I were cleaning out some old boxes. We found a bible. We opened it up to find it belonged to Tom's Grandmother. It wasn't really an old bible..and we were debating..throw it out or keep it? Then some papers fell out. They were newspaper articles about various members of the family. The articles contained some very interesting information about one family member that we had never known about. We saw this person in a very different (and good) light. Hidden journaling can be like that.
You can just hide or tuck away your special thoughts, or perhaps stuff you don't want every one in the world to know about into your pages. Perhaps people will see them right away, or perhaps like the newspaper articles falling out of the old bible...it may be years before some distant relative stumbles across the thoughts you saved.

You can hide journaling on any type of scrapbook project you are working on. It can be as simple as tucking tags behind borders or photos like I did on the page below. I cut a giant tag using my Cricut Machine, and just tucked the tag behind the border strip.
You can slip tags behind photos easily if you put pop dots behind the photo to give them some lift. This gives you can easy way to slide things in and out. (put pop dots on three sides and use the fourth side as your opening) .
You can tuck journaling tags into envelopes, vellum folders, or library pocket cards. Don't forget about hinges...those are fun elements to add to pages that not only allow you to journal more, but also to hold more photos. We offer Flip Flop fasteners that are actually clear hinges that are perfect for this sort of thing!
Give it some thought before you build your next page...and give it a try!
Julie Creek
Creek Bank Creations, Inc.
101 Ross Street
Muncie, IL 61857
217-548-2132
Posted by No comments:
Labels:
Our Scrapbook U two-day crop is fast approaching! The boxes of goodie bags we will give away shipped today and they are loaded with goodies that each attendee will be taking home! You can still register and join us on Nov. 12 & 13th! Sign Up here!


We do have classes to add to this event...
Family Altered Canvas with Marcie Morgan Saturday Nov. 13th 2pm $29.99



Join Designer Marcie Morgan for this beautiful altered album class. You'll start with an 11x14 primed canvas, and Marcie will walk you through the steps of altering the canvas. You will learn how to make your own pinwheel flowers and how to build a project on canvas. It's a fun class that you should prepare to get messy in!

You need to provide: Paper distresser, brown ink, paper cutter, paper adhesive, Beacon's fabric tac.

To join us in class sign up here!
To have this kit delivered to your home you can purchase it here!


Easy Peasy Scrapbook Flip Stand with Julie Creek Saturday Nov 13th 10am $29.99


I've had several requests to teach a simple class that anyone could take (scrapbooker or not) and love! This flip stand is it! The class starts with an acrylic base and 12 chipboard pages. We will accent the pages with pigment ink (included in the class fee) and decorate the pages. This project is a kit we've had out since this Summer and it is a BEST SELLER. The great thing people love about it is that it is so simple, and holds TONS of photos.

So here is my invite to those of you you who "aren't so great at scrapbooking", or "don't know how to scrapbooking" or have a friend who would love to make a scrapbooking project. Join me for class. I'll get you going on the project and give you some confidence that scrapboking is fun, and can be easy to!

You need to bring to class: pop dots, 1.5" circle punch (if you have one) paper cutter, adhesive and scissors. If you are new to scrapbooking we've added a special just for you. You need a paper cutter and adhesive for this class. (and then you'll have it to use later too!) You can order those products online here at a special price, and choose local pick up option for shipping. We'll hold it for you in the shop. You can also purchase them in the store.

Sign up for class here.

To have this kit shipped to your home order here.

Upcoming Crops and Events

Join us December 4th, 2010 for a special fundraising crop.

Sponsored by the Salt Fork Storm Football Moms! (proceeds go to help support the team with trainers, pads, etc). This event will be run by the Salt Fork Storm Football Moms at our loccation in Muncie, IL. This event is open to the public and you are invited to attend!

9am-9pm Saturday December 4th. $25.00 includes two meals and a full day of scrapbooking!

If you are new to scrapbooking and want to give this a try you just need two tools...a paper cutter and adhesive. We've put together a special deal for you. That can be purchased here. Then join me on Dec. 4th for a "beginners brief" at 9:30. We will spend a few minutes going over some simple things to get you going!

Classes for November Crop

by on 12:12 PM
Our Scrapbook U two-day crop is fast approaching! The boxes of goodie bags we will give away shipped today and they are loaded with goodies ...
Posted by 1 comment:
Labels:
Simple Scrapbooking! I've been looking for a high quality album for years. I've also been looking for a different form of scrapbooking. Something easier. Something faster. Something more flexible. I've found it!
I want to share with you today two products...
1. Preprinted paper packs that have all the matching elements, papers and stickers that match, and are custom printed to fit a new style of album system.
2. We R Memory Keepers albums and page protectors. A FIRST quality album and page protector.


Let's talk albums first...
I've looked for years for a system that I thought was first quality. I've not heavily promoted albums or page protectors because I wasn't happy with our pricing, and I was not happy with the quality. Now I've found something I can believe in and sell at a competitive price.
We R Memory Keepers is offering a 3 ring binder album. It's a high quality faux leather from Italy. (You can get leather..it just costs more) The ring system on the inside is like none I've ever seen before. Guaranteed not to catch your pages when you turn. The album is machine stitched on the edges and has brass photo corner to protect the edges. Each album comes with 10 standard page protectors. Then you can buy custom divided page protectors to go inside your album. Page protectors like this:



These are first quality, low glare, ultra clear, polypropylene film, with an extra space built in to lay flat. (more styles available and in 8.5x11, and 12x12 sizes)
Think of this...no more fighting post bound albums...and asking me to HELP YOU! Ring albums are just easy!

If you purchased a Creative Memories standard album that would run you around $50.00. Compare that to the We R Memory Keepers 12x12 Ring album..and figuring up the same configuration of a 15 page album, and adding some extra for more page protectors and you are at around $40.00.
See our WE R Memory Keepers Albums and page protectors here!

So what we've found is a quality album, and can allow you to build 12x12 pages like you've always done, or a new simple version using divided page protectors...or both!

Combine that with a new company printing paper just for the page protectors...and you've got a simple system!

Here's how you do it....
Step 1
The key is Pre-designed element pieces are printed on high-quality, double-sided 12x12 sheets of beautiful designer cardstock paper.
Step 2
It’s as simple as trimming the pre-designed cardstock to size to create the individual element pieces.
Step 3
These sheets come in two variety packs to start with, but you can also use the scrapbook supplies you already own!

Step 4
Complete album pages fit securely into the coordinating 3-ring albums showcasing your memories in a simple, yet beautiful way, for years to come.

Purchase Paper Packs to match page protectors here! (life stories paper pack shown above)

Elementary Kit shown here!

I've made two sample albums that will be in the shop. One 12x12, and one 8.5x11. Stop by and take and give it some thoughts.

We're offering a special...buy two packages of We R Memory keepers page protectors, and a We R Memory Keepers album of the same size and get 20% off . You must use coupon code wralbum to receive the discount. As always orders over $50.00 ship for free.

We will be offering the same special at the shop as well. Buy two packages of We R Memory Keepers page protectors get the same size album for 20% off. No need to bring a coupon to the store.

Keep Scrapbooking!

Julie Creek


Creek Bank Creations, Inc.

101 Ross Street

Muncie IL 61857

217-548-2132

http://www.creekbankcreations.com/

creekbc@comcast.net

Simple Scrapbooking

by on 9:34 AM
Simple Scrapbooking! I've been looking for a high quality album for years. I've also been looking for a different form of scrapbooki...
Posted by 2 comments:
Labels:
3 New Cricut Cartridges Now Available for pre order. Our Special price of only $23.99

Trim the Tree
Winter Lace



Gingerbread


We also have a few of these limited edition Cartridges
Thanksgiving
christmas Card
We are shipping our 25 days of Christmas Album. The kit comes with all the papers, envelopes and embossed pages with complete instrustion. You can order our kit here.
We made this album using our chipboard custom cut to fit page protectors from We R Memory Keepers that measure 5.5"x8.5". We've had some requests for those products "bulk" because you want to design your own 25 Days of Christmas album, or any kind of album for that matter. You can order those pieces here. (chipboard, pages, and rings)
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $50.00
Still room to sign up for our two day scrapbook event. Scrapbook U registration here!
Keep Creating!
Tom and Julie Creek
Creek Bank Creations, Inc.
101 Ross Street
Muncie IL 61857
217-548-2132

New Cricut Cartridges

by on 2:05 PM
3 New Cricut Cartridges Now Available for pre order. Our Special price of only $23.99 Trim the Tree Winter Lace Gingerbread We also have a f...
Posted by No comments:
Labels:
New Kits!
Christmas Card Kit

Who doesn't love getting handmad cards? This Christmas card kit makes giving handmade cards fast and easy! The cards and envelolpes are pre printed by the Little Yellow Bicycle Manufacturing company, and then they included custom pre punched pieces, stickers and chipboard elements. We added ribbon and complete instructions. Purchase the card kit here!

You will need brown ink, the paper distresser, and Beacon's Adhesive for adhering ribbon.

Teacher Wall Hanging

Our teacher wall hanging is a fast and easy gift to give any teacher. It's a fun project to complete with your children! We've included the chipboard, the hanging title, the ribbon, complete instructions and a full sheet of printed text with letters you can cut (so you can cut out any title) and fun text that reads "chalk it up to a great teacher", "You make me really sharp", and "you help me stick to it". Made with the Bo Bunny Press Learning Curve School Line.

To Complete this kit you need: Creek Bank Creations Sanding Stick, Scotch Quick Dry for adhering paper to chipboard, red ink.

We are hosting a two day Scrapbooking Event and

you are invited!
Photobucket

We've got a spot just for YOU~!

Photobucket
Our two day cropping events run from 9am-Midnight. We provide each person with half a table, and plenty of room to spread out and work.

I started hosting these crops for one reason....

We all need time to unwind and just get scrapbook pages or projects DONE!

There are so many of us who are buying, and really do love the hobby of srapbooking. The thing is that life is so busy that we never UNPLUG. We are so busy we don't take time to learn new skills, and advance our skills...then we become frustrated with it all. When is the last time you really unplugged from life...let things go and just enjoyed something you loved? Our 2 Day scrapbook U events are designed to fill this need. We invite you to join us. If you are new, if you are experienced, if you aren't even sure you can. Come join us, and see for yourself what so many other people are talking about! (We are adding classes soon) We invite our out of town guests to stay in hotels in Champaign, Illinois, or Danville, Illinois just off interstate 74. ( these are listed in the link below). Champaign is a 25 minute drive, and drive is 15 minutes or less.

Got Questions? Call Us! 217-548-2132

Register for this event online here!

November 12th & 13th, 2011

9am-Midnight

SCRAPBOOK. LEARN. SHARE.

Open online 24hours a day!

Open in Muncie, Illinois Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm.

I'll be working the shop hours this weekend..so stop by and say "HI!"

Julie Creek

Creek Bank Creations, Inc

101 Ross street

Muncie IL 61857

http://www.creekbankcreations.com/

New Kits

by on 9:35 AM
New Kits! Christmas Card Kit Who doesn't love getting handmad cards? This Christmas card kit makes giving handmade cards fast and easy!...
Posted by No comments:
Labels: , ,

We have received a shipment of the new Configuration Box by Tim Holtz! These are fun little items to alter. You can paint, ink or paper them any way you choose. The small inside boxes are each removable and can be reconfigured a few different ways inside the main box. The outside box has a removable clear window. This will make a great christmas gift to personalize for someone special on your list.

We are carrying the 5.75" x 10.75" model. If you wish to purchase one of the other sizes, please let us know via email (creekbc@comcast.net) and we can special order it for you.

Here are some more great Tim Holtz Idea-ology products that are new at Creek Bank:




Lavish Trimmings
3.99 for 1 yard of each trim

This is a great product to color. You can use liquid ink, paint or mist to customize these for your projects.


Lost and Found Salvage Stickers 3.99

 Faucets $7.99


Charm clips with Jump Rings $3.99



Please remember we can special order items for you. Don't hesitate to ask!
Just send us an emai (creekbc@comcast.net) let us know what you are looking for.


Have a great day! : )
Posted by No comments:
Labels:

25 Days of December 2010 Limited Edition Kit
Are you following Ali Edwards blog and making your own December Daily book? Get ready for your holiday scrapbooking the easy way, start here with our 25 Days of December Book Kit!

Our colorful kit will help you document your daily events, all you have to do is add your pictures and journaling. This kit contains color instructions filled with pictures of each album page, the chipboard covers, 3 binding rings, We Are Memory Keepers Cottage Christmas papers, Little Yellow Bicycle clear embellishments, Creek Bank Creations chipboard embellishments (tree, heart, starts), Bazzill Cardstock, Basic Grey letter stickers, ribbon, twine, transparencies, page protectors, and other fun embellishments.

The kit combines patterned paper, cardstock, acrylic, chipboard elements, ribbon, buttons, twine, tags, envelopes, and stickers to create a wonderfully unique album!

In order to finish this kit, you will also need to have on hand: scrapbook adhesive, crop a dile (to punch holes in covers and paper), Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher (or stapler), Tim Holtz paper distresser, Scotch Quick Dry adhesive, paper cutter, scissors, 1” circle punch, Zots medium clear 3/8”thick dots, Creek Bank Creations Sanding Stick, Beacons Advanced Craft Glue, & white pen/marker.

Here are a few examples of the album pages:
Click here to order your kit today!

Posted by 1 comment: