Swatch Book {Part I}

Do you submit your creations for publication?  Do you love to come up with fun color combos?  Did you forget to write down the name of your favorite Memory Box paper, and now you don't know if you liked the Mocha or Vanilla Bean better?  Well, I have the solution--a swatch book!

I love my little swatch book!  I can match patterned papers to the right Memory Box cardstock, I know the name of the paper when I submit to magazines or create posts here for you, and I can match papers I never thought of matching!  So, let's see how I created my swatch book.

First I cut my paper into 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" pieces.  Aren't they pretty?  :)

Next, I used my Crop-a-Dile to punch holes into the longer side.

Then with a labeler, you can put the names of the colors on the back of each sheet. If you do not want to create labels, you can always handwrite the color name on the back.
 
So, for today, start collecting the Memory Box papers you have, cut them down, and write the color name on the back.  If you only have a few right now, that's fine!  That's how you start your collection!  Add to your book as you get more!

Memory Box papers are wonderful because they have a white core, and they are white on the back.  So, if you are creating a card, you don't have to cover the inside to write in it; it is already white and ready for your personal note!  To reference all of the beautiful Memory Box papers and colors, check out these links here:
Biscotti papers
8 1/2 x 11 sheets
Soiree 8 1/2 x 11 sheets

So, start on this portion today. Tomorrow I will show you how I finish off my book.  And be sure to check back, because there may just be a surprise in it for you! :)

Comments

[Ally0005]

Patter where can you order these papers. I can't see anywhere on their website.

[Patter Cross]

Ally, I couldn't see how to send you an e-mail so I pray you see this post. :) Anyway, I have 3 of our online retailers listed in this older post here:
http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/createx3/2009/03/its-a-huge-memory-box-contest.html

Also, if you check here:
http://www.memoryboxco.com/storefinder.asp

You can find a store near you (hopefully). :) Hope that helps!

[Ally0005]

Thank you!

[Sharon Harnist]

I SO need to create a MB swatch book, Patter -- thanks for sharing yours for inspiration!