Easy Borders

How much thought do you put into crafting scrapbook borders? Often, great consideration is given to the types of photos featured on a layout, as well as major elements, such as frames, journaling blocks and titles.  However, when it comes to creating eye-popping page borders, many scrapbookers throw something together at the last minute or leave them out all together. Adding an interesting border to your layout doesn’t have to take a ton of time, money or effort.  You can easily customize a border with materials you already have in your scrapbooking supply stash.  For example, leftover stickers can be … Continue reading

Borders Coupon and Deal!

Books, books books! They are great for those long winter months when we are stuck indoors, and they are wonderful during the holidays. For some reason, the holidays really gets me in a book buying mood. First of all, books are really easy gifts to give, since they are easy to wrap and can be mailed across the country for very little expense. I already have a couple of books ready to pop into the mail for faraway friends. Then there are all of the Christmas decorating books and the festive cookbooks. I love a warm kitchen in November and … Continue reading

Great Deal at Borders Bookstores!

I am just so excited about this deal that I couldn’t wait to get back to my computer to share it with you! I should be doing a million other things right now, but I had to write and tell you before the best books are gone. Yesterday, we visited the mall to pick up a present for my youngest son. It was a quick trip, since we had some birthday celebrating to do. Fortunately for me, I passed by the Borders Bookstore. it was actually a Borders Express, but the manager assured me that this great deal was available … Continue reading

25% off at Borders

Are you a bibliophile? I am. Our rumpus room downstairs (20×30) is almost wall-to-wall bookshelves. It’s an addiction. I’ve read most of what’s down there. We have “quiet reading time” here at home for an hour during the school day. It’s a chance for me to catch up on my sanity (still working on that!) and gives the children a scheduled chance to read. My mom started this when we were kids, and I thought it was a great idea. Our librarians know us by name, but sometimes you want a book of your own. Maybe you know you’ll read … Continue reading

Borders Pet Project

A good friend of mine just sent this to my attention. If you are interested in participating, I will warn you that the deadline is rapidly approaching for it. It’s this Saturday, March 31. (Sorry. I would’ve given more notice if I had come across it sooner.) What It Is Borders is putting together a book called Hopeful Tails: Stories of Rescued Pets and Their Forever Families. It will feature stories and accompanying photos of pets who came from shelters, off the streets, or abusive situations and the people who brought them home. How to Submit For consideration to be … Continue reading