Friday, September 21, 2018

Growing In Unity Day 5 ~ Memory Dex

Day 5, friends. Wow. I am honestly going to miss spending this time with you all. I hope you will continue to visit my blog and chat with me. It would mean so much! Thank you for such a fantastic week!
 
I am so excited to share the Memory Dex I made with photos of my 2 oldest (and oh so precious) grandsons, Kentrell & Kyre. I used to design and swap memory dex cards with some friends. I purchased every craft item associated with Memeory Dex that Heidi Swapp created and can make my own memory dex card bases. (Although, these 2 were card bases I had purchased.)  Last year I discovered they no longer made many of the items. Including the dies and the rolodex. I hope they were put back into production and we will see them being sold again.
 
It has been some time since I had created one. This project reminded me how much I love making them, and my hope is to continue by creating some of all of our grandchildren. I just adore how these turned out.

 
 
 One of my friends took photos of the boys while they were here with us in Texas this Summer and she captured perfectly who they are as brothers.

The big beautiful camera is a Uniquely Unity from 10/17 called Possibilities Await. The word adore is a Donna Downey word collection called Inspire Words. There are actually 2 large word sets by Donna Downey. They are such lovely sets to own. I encourage you to put them on your wish list. I stamped the word out and had my scan n cut fussy cut it for me! ;) The sentiment "you've captured my heart" is from an itty bitty appropriately named Captured my Heart. It also has a camera stamp. It is perfectly fitting to describe what these boys have done to their Memaw!

I absolutely love bottlecap stickers and epoxy dots. I use them in many of my projects. How perfect is the camera one! I couldn't believe I had it!
 

 
I honestly can not pick a favorite out of these MD cards. This one is just as precious as the first. Look at that film strip stamp! My first time inking this one up. I absolutely love it! It is aptly named Photo Strip. In my opinion it is a must have if you document photos. The sentiment is from an itty bitty called Loved More. It also has a camera stamp. I am pretty sure I own every camera stamp Unity has put out! I also purchased from Unity the kraft pennant on the bottom. I added the puffy heart stickers.


 
And yes, the do fit perfectly in my rolodex. :)

 
I was also going make my mini calendar easel cards, and fridge magnets.  I have been sick for a couple weeks, and friends, I just didn't have it in me to make anything else this week. In a way I am glad I didn't because I am sure proud to showcase the MD creations using my grands. I will make them very soon so please continue to visit my blog. If you've never made them you are in for a treat, friend! I have some extra mini 2019 calendars in my stash for the first few of you who mention you would like one. Maybe you could come back and make one off of my tutorial!
 
 Upon the conclusion of my week as your GIU Friend, may I say, it has been both a joy and an honor.
 
 Be sure to leave a comment, here on my blog as I will be picking winners next week for 1 of 2 Unity prize packs. I will also be picking a winner (or 2) to receive a separate prize pack from me!

As always~
Thanks for spending time with me today!

Until next time~

Be blessed, friends!

Bobbie Sue

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64 comments:

  1. That is awesome. What a wonderful way to have a memory and keep photos of them. Thank you for sharing this week.

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  2. Well, I've never heard of memory dex.. I love the idea of it.
    These pictures of your grandsons are amazing! They look happy, and not grumpy to have their picture taken!!
    I've enjoyed your week, Bobbie Sue!!

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    1. Thank you, my friend! They grumble at many photos but that day oh it was perfect. ♥️

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  3. Wow, I love this!! Love these memory dex things!!
    Thanks for all your inspiration this week!!

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  4. Such a cool idea, decorating Rolodex cards! This is fabulous and I’ve enjoyed your GIU week ❤️✂️

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  5. The memory dex creations are beautiful! You did an amazing job this week sharing. Hope you get feeling better soon! Blessings Pam Foy

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    1. Thank you so much, Pam. I appreciate and receive the blessing!

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  6. Yes! I agree... it has been an awesome week! I love the rolodex idea for showcasing grandkids photos. I want to try the mini calendar easel card, too! Be sure to let us know when! Again, thank you for a great week of inspiration!!

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    1. Thank you, Wilma!! Thank you for spending this week with me! 🤗

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  7. Love those stamps and that camera...awesome! Very creative, great design, and darling pics of your grandkids. Great job!

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  8. Wonder how many rolodexes you can find in a thrift store? lol I'll have to start looking! I have been thinking about making some calendar easel cards for my family. So I would love a 2019 one if you have any left!! And thank you so much!! I love your precious photos and MD layouts. I love the mostly B&W color scheme with the color photo. It really makes the photo pop. Thank you SO MUCH for all your beautiful inspiration this week. You are very talented!!
    rebyah1@gmail.com

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    1. Yes! I love thrift stores! Thank you for all your lovely comments this week!! I will email you!!

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  9. Love todays creations.....going to miss seeing these post after today....thank you for a great week ....

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  10. What a week I haven’t thought about using a Rolodex thanks for a great week and lots of great ideas.

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  11. Your grandsons are adorable! I love what you did and I am going to do this on one of my scrapbook layouts. I have many of the camera stamps from Unity also and I must get that filmstrip stamp. Thank you, Bobbie for sharing your life and talent with us this week. I found much inspiration❤️

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    1. Thank you so very much, Debbie! I so appreciate your comments! I’ve enjoyed this week so much!

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  12. Using rolodex cards as a base is a great idea. Then you can just flip to a different page each day. Guess I need to add this to my to do list. Thanks for the great idea.

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    1. Yes, ma’am! That’s what I love about it! Thank you!!

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  13. Again, you have blown me away!!! Bobbie, these creations are magnificent!!!!

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    1. Oh my goodness thank you!!!! I do love these so very much!!!

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  14. I absolutely love these! Have really enjoyed seeing all of your wonderful projects this week while having my morning tea. Thank you so much for the inspiration. And hope that you're feeling better soon. 😊❤

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    1. Thank you so much, Gina!! I just love that you’ve spent your mornings with me! 🤗♥️😘

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  15. Love your Rolodex cards!!! What a great way to keep updated mini scrapbook pages of the important people in your life! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful projects this week Bobbie Sue and praying you feel better soon! Blessings!!!❤️😘

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  16. Love this design idea and love the style and stamps you used. Another beautiful project ❤️

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  17. These are brilliant and a perfect display for them!

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  18. Thank you for a fantastic finish to a fantastic week ❤

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  19. What a wonderful way to end your week! Beautiful creations all week, Bobbie Sue! You rest up and take care of yourself now, as you blew your week out of the ballpark (to mix metaphors)!

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  20. You continue to share such a wide variety of styles! So impressive you are!

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  21. I adore these so much! I love the B&W with little pops of color, so eye catching. You had a fantastic week with every post reflecting who you are as a person and a creator. Well done! If there are any mini 2019 calendars left I'll take one.

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    1. I’m touched by this comment, Karen.♥️ Thank you!!

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  22. This is a wonderful end for your week. I love the idea of the Dex cards and yours are so beautiful. I have looked a couple of times on EBay for them, but they are fairly pricey. My husband has a wonderful large one at his business, but he still uses it, so I can't sneak it out, lol.

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    1. Thank you, Denise!! Hope you find you one they are so fun!

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  23. This is such a cool project! Loving the black and white images. What a neat idea : ) When I left my last job a couple of years ago, people had dibs on my roladex : ) I have had so much fun seeing your projects this week.

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  24. I am so sad you week is over! You did an awesome job!!! This camera Stamp is one one my fave Unity stamps. I just found a whole package of roladex cards when I was unpacking and organizing. Thank you for sharing your brain this week 🙂😆😊

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    1. Appreciate your comments and encouragement those week, Shannon!! Thank you!

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  25. I love these. They are so cool...All of your creations were just beautiful this week. So glad you got to share them with us. <3

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  26. These are amazing! You are so talented, the stamping with the wonderful pictures of brothers make these so unique and great keepsakes. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Thank you for introducing the Memory Dex to me. What a fabulous idea to have a mini album on "wheel". You cards are so creative and sweet!

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  28. These are fun. I’ve never heard of Memory Dex. I did have a Rolodex at one point when I worked in an office. Very creative and fun compositions.

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  29. AWWWWWW what an adorable Rolodex mini album! I actually have a pinterest board just devoted to Rolodex design cards! They are just so cute! I like how you can create so many little designs on cards! instead of having to fill up a whole page! plus they don't take up so much space like say a scrapbook album does!

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  30. Such a sweet way to capture those memories of your grandsons! I faintly remember hearing about MD but I never tried them, sadly. They are precious! I love the combination of stamps you used! A fantastic end of a fabulous week! Thank you for sharing!

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  31. So clever. Love this idea for photos of my grandchildren.

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  32. I love Memory Dex ! Your project is so creative. Thanks for sharing this week with us. Love, Marjorie
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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  34. Wonderful beautiful stunning creations! I would love a 2019 calendar! Have never made one before. Your rolodex with those knobs is just great!

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