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October 2008

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Discovery Drive

Lindsey Krauss

Welcome to Discovery Drive! Please meet Melissa Priest, a very fun and colorful scrapper! I'm not exactly sure what it is about Melissa’s work that is so intriguing, maybe because it’s not just one thing.

The first thing that stands out around her photography is her choices in color and combination. Another thing that sets her pages apart is her use of shapes, in design and embellishment. How about her placement? Her pictures become unpredictable because they’re placed in just the perfect spot on her pages. Impressive also is her journaling. Every single one of these current favorite pages of hers have journaling that tells a story and is sure to create a keepsake for a long time to come.

Gotta say that it’s nice to see a scrapbooker who’s not afraid of multi-photo layouts; it’s neat to see a secondary picture placed as an enhancement to the overall page. I guess that makes Melissa a very well-rounded scrapbooker, since it’s not just one thing that exemplifies her talent. Congratulations, Melissa, on Discovery Drive and on your talents and designs. Hope you keep on creating beautiful memories.

Editor’s Notes: Sometimes the imperfect photograph is actually the perfect one. Take those less-than-likely pictures and scrap them anyway, then enhance them with the perfect story, as Melissa did here.

Uncommon Knowledge by Melissa Priest. Supplies: Paper: Making Memories, Cardstock: Prism, Alphabets: American Craft, Lil Davis, Ribbon: May Arts, Flowers: Prima, Brads: Creative Arts, Pen: Zig, Staples: office supply.

Journaling: Same blonde hair - Same blue eyes. Thin waists, long legs. People cannot believe that Alex is not your biological father. The love the three of you have for each other can be seen by everyone. They never guess he is your stepdad. All others see is that Alex is always in your corner and that he loves you without end.

All Done by Melissa Priest. Supplies: Paper: October Afternoon, Alphabet: American Crafts, Chipboard: Rusty Pickle, Paint: Making Memories, Rub-On: Jenni Bowlin, Ribbon: Making Memories, Marker: Zig, Other: buttons.

Journaling: Well, you are all done with the 1st grade. We are so proud of the student you've become! You are now ready for 2nd grade & bigger challenges.

Editor’s Note: Even though you may scrap a simpler page (meaning less embellishments), squeeze as many colors as you can in to those few added elements. This brightens up the page and draws the eye straight to the photo.

King of The Kill By Melissa Priest. Supplies: Paper: Jenni Bowlin, Chipboard: Technique Tuesday, Alphabet: American Crafts, Paint: Making Memories, Ribbon: Craft Stores, Bo Bunny, Velvet Ribbon: craft store.

Journaling: When Ben is in Nara Visa at Grammy and Paw Paw's he has full rein of the days activities! He and Paw Paw often explore together, play on the tractor, and just 'be boys' together. Ben is, indeed, "King of The Hill" in Nara Visa. May 2002

Design note: I have sewn around all the page edges, and pushed them up to give the paper some texture. The velvet ribbon adds a layer of texture that surprises those who flip through my pages.

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Almost Grown By Melissa Priest. Supplies: Paper: October Afternoon, Basic Grey, Cardstock: Prism, Chipboard: Basic Grey, Rub-ons: American Crafts, Paint: Making Memories, Other: Buttons.

Journaling: Where did my little boy go? You are growing up so quickly - before long, you will be gone out into the world! I know, that is a long time away (relatively speaking, anyway), but always know that you can never outgrow my love and faith in you! xxoo, Mom

Design Note: Ah, the boy page. Most of us may shy away from color on a boy page, but don’t! Strategically-placed colorful items can brighten up a page without making it too feminine, especially when your base color is a bit more muted and masculine.

My name is Melissa, and I am from Amarillo, Texas. I am married to the love of my life, Alex, and together, we have two rowdy boys. I am a stay at home mom, and I absolutely love scrapbooking and try to create something every day. Some might think I am obsessed! My favorite techniques to use include sewing and stamping. I love the texture that sewing gives a layout. My pages tend to reflect my clean and simple style! My favorite subjects to scrap are of my sweet family, and our dogs Annie and AJ.

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