YOUR PLACE STORIES OF A LIFETIME.Byline: Jaime Spangrude Jump on the memory-preserving bandwagon because today is National Scrapbooking Day. Kick your creativity into gear and learn how to capture those special moments with the following resources: ``SCRAPBOOKING TRADITIONS'': Leeza Gibbons Leeza Kim Gibbons (born March 26, 1957) is an American talk show host. Gibbons is the host of her own radio show, Leeza Live, part of the Westwood One radio syndication company. offers a simple yet meaningful approach to commemorating special moments in her new inspirational guide to scrapbooking (Meredith Books; $19.95). Each of the 12 chapters centers on a specific theme, introducing 73 scrapbook A Macintosh disk file that holds frequently used text and graphics objects, such as a company letterhead. Contrast with "clipboard," which is reserved memory that holds data only for the current session. page designs using decorations like buttons, ribbons, photographs and more. Not only does Gibbons Famous people named Gibbons include:
``FUN WITH FAMILY PHOTOS'': It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to sort through your shoeboxes full of family photos and get crafting. This new book offers ideas for making gifts and keepsakes Keepsakes - A Collection is an anthology by All About Eve released on 13 March 2006. It is available either as a double CD or as a limited edition double CD and DVD set (the DVD containing the band's videos and television performances). using family photos (Ten Speed Press; $15.95). The guide is divided into three chapters: ``Paperworks,'' ``Frameworks'' and ``Homeworks.'' Easy-to-follow, detailed descriptions of how to make each project and a complete list of tools needed will help you on your way. Photos of the finished product and a list of resources are also included. SCRAPBOOKING SUCCESS: EK Success, a leader in scrapbooking and creative crafts, offers adults and kids innovative project ideas, tips and tools for chronicling important events and people in their lives. Some concepts featured include making a School Shadowbox shad·ow·box intr.v. sha·dow·boxed, sha·dow·box·ing, sha·dow·box·es To spar with an imaginary opponent, as for exercise or training purposes. , a Vacation Autograph Book, an Appreciation Album and more. For more information, visit www.eksuccess.com. COZY See COSE. CROCHET KIT: Based on the book ``Cozy Crochet,'' this kit includes an instruction book showcasing all the basic crochet techniques, five crochet hooks in various sizes, yarn, stitch markers, a yarn needle and 25 pattern cards (Chronicle Books; $22.95). GIFT-GIVING: The Home Depot The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Headquartered in Vinings, just outside Atlanta in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, Home Depot employs more than 355,000 people and operates 2,164 big-box stores offer a free Mother's Day gift workshop where kids can build a birdhouse planter planter, farm or garden implement that places propagating material such as seeds or seedlings into the ground, usually in rows. Broadcasting, i.e., scattering seed in all directions, by hand followed by harrowing (see harrow) to cover the seed with soil was an early and receive free flower seeds. The workshop is designed for kids ages 5 to 12 years old and will take place from 9 a.m. to noon today at all Home Depot locations. For more information, go to www.homedepot.com. CROPPERS UNITE: Love to scrapbook? Send us photos of your best layouts, themes and more, and we'll feature the best of them in the paper and online. Tell us how you did it and what materials you used and remember to provide your name, address and daytime phone number. E-mail your story and photos to dnlalife(at)dailynews.com, or send (copies only) to SCRAPBOOKING, c/o Lifestyles Editor Sherry Joe Crosby, 21221 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367. CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1 -- color) no caption (EK Success school shadowbook) (2 -- color) no caption (Leeza Gibbons Scrapbooking Traditions) (3 -- color) no caption (Fun with the Family Photos) (4 -- color) no caption (Cozy Crochet kit) (5 -- color) no caption (Mikey and Friends scrapbook) |
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