creating keepsakes has a new special issue out. have you seen it? 101+ creative ways to use your scrapbook supplies.

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101 creative ways to use your scrapbook supplies, by jennifer mcquire, is an all time favorite idea book of mine. it's actually one that still sits in my pile of magazines, on the end table in the family room. even though it came out years ago. so i was very excited to hear that there was another take on this coming out. and that book is 101+ creative ways to use your scrapbook supplies, featuring the amazingly talented jennifer, along with a team of contributing designers.

this book is full of ideas for all those supplies you already have on hand. fun techniques for using our products in new ways. ideas for using our scraps and leftovers. creative ways to give products a whole new look. tons of ideas to make the most of the products we have and love. 

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 here's a peek at one of my projects i created for this book 😉

check out this fun preview of the inside of the book. you can purchase 101+ creative ways to use your scrapbook supplies in the scrap & paper shop. use code FS101B, to get free shipping on orders of $25 or more, through december 31, 2010. you can also find this issue on newstands now.

creating keepsakes has generously passed along an extra copy to me, to share with one of my lucky blog readers. just leave me a comment and let me know your favorite type of product. is it ribbon? chipboard? pattern paper? buttons? stickers? i will randomly draw a winner on friday morning, to receive a free copy of this amazing book 🙂

eta: i just read through all your comments so far, and pattern paper definately has the highest vote so far. interesting. in a good way. lol! love hearing what everyone loves. i think when i announce the winner, i'll also talk about my favorite supplies. except, i reserve the right to pick 5-10 things. because, you know. it's MY blog 😉

eta again: comments closed for this drawing. busy day tomorrow, and wanted to get the winner posted. thanks for playing along 🙂

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103 responses to “101+ creative ways to use your scrapbook supplies + giveaway”

  1. Cindee Avatar
    Cindee

    I am a paper addict! Loved Jennifer’s book and her articles every month in CK. This magazine looks like a great one Ü

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  2. Diana Avatar

    My favorite type of product? GOOD pattern paper!

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  3. Janette Childs Avatar
    Janette Childs

    Patterned paper is my favorite, I have more than I could ever physically use, I just like to look at it =).

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  4. Sarah M Avatar
    Sarah M

    SO want this book! I love using buttons and twine! Thanks for the chance!

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  5. Regina Ellison Avatar
    Regina Ellison

    I’m a sucker for pretty patterned paper. Have way more than I could ever use. lol

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  6. katemeri Avatar
    katemeri

    What a great idea for a book! I only get to buy new stuff about once a year so finding inspiration to use the stuff I have is awesome. My current fave is ribbon. Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to win this! xoxo

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  7. Raewyn Aldridge Avatar

    I have to say my current favourite products are buttons! I use them in small groups with a few bits of bling or sometimes just on their own. Love em, in all colours! (btw – if I win the giveaway I am more than happy to pay postage to New Zealand).

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  8. Ayana Posadas Avatar

    My fav product is ribbon & twine! So Fun! 🙂
    Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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  9. Blissmade Designs Avatar

    I love pattern paper!

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  10. Warholette Avatar

    hey Laura… thanks for a chance to win this book! seems like a lot of ideas 🙂
    my favorite product is patterned paper, or paper at all. i am a paper junkie and i actually enjoy recieving junk mail ’cause it means interesting paper i may use for some of my products!

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  11. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    My favorite has to be patterned paper. Love Jennifer McQuire and so excited she has a new book.

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  12. Jennifer D Avatar
    Jennifer D

    hmmmm … that’s tough cause it changes all the time! I guess if you look at what’s consistent I guess I would have to say Patterned Paper. I can’t do a layout without it 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win this!

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  13. Kaye Avatar
    Kaye

    I Love patterned paper and kraft cardstock. I love the combination of bright patterns with it. Thanks for the fun book give-away. Crossing my fingers

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  14. Sara Rossi Avatar

    Do I really have to choose?? What a hard decision…..I guess I have to go with patterned paper…..But that can always change! 😉 Can’t wait to get my hands on this magazine! Love your LO & Jennifer’s ideas are always awesome!!

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  15. Stephanne Avatar
    Stephanne

    I too loved the first issue and I’m thrilled that there’s another! I’ve become so much of a collector, it’ll be nice to find a few more ways to work through my supplies!
    My favorite supply right now? Mini brads. 🙂

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  16. Sarah Avatar

    I would have to say designer paper. I don’t have a ton of embellishments so I like to fancy up my pages with lots of paper. 🙂

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  17. Lynn Avatar

    Laura, Thanks so much for the chance to win Jennifer’s book…I’m looking that she lives in Cincinnati so I’ve gone to two of her classes and can’t wait to go to more! My favorite supply is ribbon…love to make big bows!!!

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  18. Joannecareimagery.blogspot.com Avatar

    Thanks for the chance to win – I can never find these book over here and cant buy them online 😦 Im going to have to say Patterned Paper as my fave 🙂 Just cant get enough!

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  19. Summer braxton Avatar

    Definitely double-sided patterned paper because you can make all the other products with it.

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  20. christy harris Avatar

    It would have to be patterned paper… because I can do so much with it!

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  21. Robynne Avatar
    Robynne

    My all time favourite product is Ribbon!

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  22. Jennifer L.S. Avatar
    Jennifer L.S.

    Patterned paper!

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  23. Kim M Avatar
    Kim M

    Definitely pattern paper, I love the stuff!! (especially the double sided)

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  24. Peggy Grant Avatar
    Peggy Grant

    Love the Idea Book! Hard to choose my favorite item but paper and brads are a must! Buttons and eyelets are close behind! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. lisa Avatar
    lisa

    Hi laura! My fave supply? Right now it’s Glimmer Mist. Been having fun with that lately. I have seen this book in barnes and noble and each time pick it up, love browsing through it (love, love, love Jennifer McG’s work!) and then put it back because of the high price (for a magazine)…so, thanks for doing this giveaway!
    Can’t wait to read your post about your fave supplies!

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  26. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    If I have to choose one – paper in general -patterned or cardstock – it’s the base for almost every craft I do.

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  27. TamiV Avatar

    Alphabet stickers! I try hard not to buy them, but I just can’t resist. I love all the cute fonts and different textures! AC Thickers are my fave!

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  28. CJ Brandon Avatar
    CJ Brandon

    Patterned paper is my favorite embellie. For me, a layout is not complete unless it has a piece of patterned paper on it somewhere.

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  29. Ginny Avatar
    Ginny

    My favorite supply right now are any kind of felt embellishment. If you look at my stash, you will also see my weakness for pretty patterned paper. I loved the first book, too! Can’t wait to see the second!

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  30. Misty C. Avatar
    Misty C.

    I’m a paper junkie – I know all the lines, have all the sheets. And recently I have been put on a paper stop and I missed the newest papers and it is making me so sad…b/c you know once a line is gone, it will never come back again!!

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  31. Mary Ann Avatar

    I would have to say alpha stickers. I went through a “phase” I guess you could say, where I threw away all my stickers. I wouldn’t use them at all. But now, I am so hooked on alphabet stickers. I love that they come in so many sizes and colors, and have fun mixing and matching them to make a unique title, or a small patch of journaling.
    Thanks for the chance to win Jennifer’s book!

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  32. Sandy B. Avatar
    Sandy B.

    I letter stickers, as they get my titles done quickly and easily.

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  33. Sarah Fravel Avatar

    I love buttons and anything else that creates unique texture on a page. That really means that I love everything that appeals to my sense of touch, ribbon, chipboard, metal stuff like brads, old hat pins, etc. It is so hard to choose a favorite. I feel kind of like you are asking me which child is my favorite!

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  34. Ginny Avatar

    I would have to say pattern paper, especially the thicker stuff like Basic Grey, etc. Brads is always another staple product for me & ink 🙂

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  35. Cindy D Avatar
    Cindy D

    I would have to join the patterned paper club!
    Love it!!

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  36. Felicia Young Avatar
    Felicia Young

    My favorite is Embellishments! I know I know I am a little different, but I just cannot get enough of embellishments on a page. My second favorite is…well you guessed it, it’s pattern paper. Yes the most popular:)

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  37. Helen Tilbury Avatar

    Sounds like just my type of book! Wow, choosing a favourite product is nearly impossible for a scrapper lol…if I had to choose only one I’d definitely say textured cardstock – Bazzill being my fave. I love plains more than prints for sure…Also love alpha stickers & own an absolute ton of them & use ribbon on almost every layout ;-D Thanks for the chance to win!

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  38. lynda p Avatar
    lynda p

    wow, one favorite product…it’s always changing. well i just got my hands on a pink atg…so @ this moment it’s that. but it’s the foundation of all my other faves…pp, ribbon, cb, mini albums.
    thnx laura

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  39. Laura Avatar

    Patterned paper is definitely my favorite — I can’t resist it and spend way too much time looking at the great eye candy when new lines come out. 🙂

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  40. Melrose Avatar
    Melrose

    Lately my fav has been buttons. But that is subject to change!
    Thanks for always sharing your talent with us!

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  41. Mrs Swiz Avatar
    Mrs Swiz

    I always plan to use so many embellishments, but when I finally start a layout, I tend to pull cardstock and patterned paper every time! So paper is my favorite!

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  42. Marcia Scantlin Avatar
    Marcia Scantlin

    Hands down it’s patterned paper. Can’t have enough.

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  43. Debbie D. Avatar
    Debbie D.

    Lately my favorite thing to use these days is my border punches. Love the way they can add a little pizzazz to a card, page or whatever you need. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  44. kari b Avatar
    kari b

    paper, i am kind of a junkie….some of it i just keep hanging on to because i like it so well!
    kari b

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  45. Kimberly Avatar
    Kimberly

    Have to go with patterned paper too. My favorite thing seems to be fussy cutting the beautiful designs, because I just can’t bear to cover them up!!!
    Can’t wait to hear about your favorite things…. go for it, make it 10!

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  46. Julie B. Avatar
    Julie B.

    Laura your pages are AMAZING!! One of my favorite things is patterned paper.
    Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

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  47. Amy Cannon Avatar
    Amy Cannon

    Hands down patterened paper, I use that 95% of the time.
    Thanks! 🙂

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  48. Jennifer Avatar

    Definitely a patterned paper girl too!! I love the different colors patterns and of course the way it smells 😉

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  49. conniemelancon Avatar
    conniemelancon

    If I had to choose just one it would be patterned paper. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  50. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    This looks like a great book. I love that patterned paper can also be used to ’embellish’. And I love my ol’ fashioned die cutter. Smallish and you can come up with a slug of embellies with just a small tote of dies and a little creativity.

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