Creating with Simple Stories Scrapbook Supplies

Simple Stories scrapbooking accessories are seriously the best!  There are so many great things you can do with them.  I’ve recently been putting together a scrapbook for Steele and love how easy their products from http://www.craftdirect.com/simple-stories.html are to use.  It’s like they created their products with me, Amy Mower the novice scrapbooker in mind.  Since I’ve started using their products I’ve found myself finding more time to scrapbook & love what they have helped me create.  

Today I thought it would be fun to share with you some tips on how to get started making a scrapbook with Simple Stories products.  I’m hoping that these tips will help you to start documenting your lifes most important events.

Simple Story Journaling Cards

I cannot say enough about the Simple Story Journaling Cards.  They seriously make it so easy to write down important events the moment they happen.  From the day Steele was born until now I have kept a pile of these cards on my nightstand.  Each night as I go to bed I write down important events that happened that day, cute things Steele did & learned or my experience so far as being a mom.  

Steele just recently turned one and it was so fun to go back through all the Journaling Cards I had created and read them.  There were so many things I had forgotten.  The Journaling Cards made it easy to keep record of these events.

Simple Story Insta Pockets

The Simple Story Insta Pockets are seriously designed to make scrapbooking easier.  Their line of Journaling Cards are made to easily slip into their Pocket Pages without any fuss.  This takes time out of cutting, gluing & even slicing.  All you have to do is slip your Journaling Cards right in.

Since I had previously wrote on my journaling cards throughout the year when the time came to put my scrapbook together all I had to do was slide my corresponding pictures in with the Journaling Cards I had created.  It was seriously just that easy.  Something you could definitely do while watching TV relaxing at night.

Simple Story Binders

The Simple Story Binders are made to make your life easier.  Each of their Pocket Pages fit perfectly into their binders without any problems.  Not only are they easy to use, but totally trendy.  Their Chevron Print pocket pages are seriously so cute.  When they came out with that line I went and bought a handful of them.  You will love all the options there are to choose from with Simple Story Binders.

Using Simple Stories to help you with your scrapbooking is one of the best ideas ever!  I’m totally not a scrapbooker at all and feel like I can finally do it thanks to them.

Documenting your history is so very important to pass on to your loved ones after you have gone.  A scrapbook is a great way to do this.  Follow my simple tips above to help you create a great scrapbook with the help of Simple Stories.

Delicious Pumpkin Pie Squares

It’s been a while since I have blogged.  I started school this last semester and life has gone from a little crazy to totally crazy in a matter of weeks.  With fall approaching I thought it would be fun to share with you my very favorite pumpkin dessert.  It’s my go to whenever I need to bring a yummy treat to a party during the fall time.  It’s always a hit & I’m constantly getting asked to share the recipe.  Because of this I thought it would be fun to share it with you today.  

Ingredients:

• 1 Small Can of Pumpkin
• 3 Eggs
• 1 Can of Evaporated Milk
• ½ TSP Cinnamon
• ½ TSP Cloves
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cube Margarine
• ½ TSP Salt
• ½ TSP Nutmeg
• 4 TSP Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1 Yellow Cake Mix

To Make:

Mix your can of Pumpkin, Eggs, Milks, Salt, Spices and Sugar all together.  Beat until it is nice and smooth.  Once you have everything completely mixed pour ingredients into a greased pan & set aside.  In a new bowl mix cake mix & nuts.  Once it’s mixed together sprinkle the cake mix mixture on top of the cake batter that is in the pan.  Melt butter and drizzle over the top of the cake.  Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.  Cool & refrigerate.  Once your dessert is nice and chilled it’s ready to serve.  Top with cool whip & share with your friends and family.

Once you discover just how amazing this simple dessert is you will find yourself craving it on a regular basis.  I seriously look forward to this time of year every year just to make myself some delicious Pumpkin Pie Squares.

For more great pumpkin recipes check out http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=pumpkin