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Memory Keeping Collection, the premier source for all your Scrapbooking needs, and a division of The Ashton-Drake Galleries, has officially launched its digital presence at http://www.MemoryKeepingCollection.com and on Facebook.

The Memory Keeping Collection Web site offers the finest Scrapbooking products and a forum where Scrapbookers and Crafters alike can talk about their passion, share ideas, and meet others with similar interests. Combined, these features help Scrapbookers create inspired personal projects that preserve family memories for generations.

Memory Keeping Collection is dedicated to bringing Scrapbookers the most current and up-to-date Paper Craft tips and techniques in the industry.  With creative ideas and advice, daily blogs feature well-known Scrapbookers and crafters such as Lisa Bearnson, Eileen Hull, Jennifer Goode, Michelle Cummings, Candice Windham, and Lisa Rojas.

Plus, Memory Keeping Collection offers exclusive Scrapbook and Card Making kit programs from top designers.  These kits, designed by experts, provide Crafters with coordinated, themed layouts, custom materials and instructions to help them complete beautiful creations destined to become family heirlooms.

"At its core, Scrapbooking is all about preserving your memories and having fun while you do it," says Memory Keeping Collection's Jeri Glowicki. "Scrapbookers have told us what they want in a Scrapbooking resource - something that's easy to use, but totally creative and yielding expert guidance for impressive results.  With our focus on design, that's exactly what Memory Keeping Collection delivers."

Memory Keeping Collection was developed for all Scrapbookers - regardless of their level of experience - to support all aspects of the hobby.  Articles are focused on the cutting edge of the latest in Scrapbooking techniques and feature how-to tips to make Scrapbooking and craft projects with timeless appeal and unique flair.

Continuing its mission of sharing everything Scrapbook, Memory Keeping Collection has extended its vibrant and dynamic Scrapbooking community to Facebook, where it has just launched its Fan pages.  The Facebook Fan pages provide yet another venue for Memory Keeping Collection to help hobbyists share their love of Scrapbooking.

Fans will have access to contests, sweepstakes, drawings and prizes, as well as special product promotions exclusively for the Facebook Community. Through October 31, 2010  Scrapbooking enthusiasts can enter an exclusive drawing to win a Cricut Expression® Cutting Machine just for being Facebook Fans.

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9, and that means consumers are excitedly scouring stores to come up with ideas to show mom just how wonderful she is. This year, start your search for the perfect gift by visiting PhotoWorks.com, an American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) company. The popular site offers high quality gifts, all of which are customizable with your favorite digital photos, easy to create and enhanced with the creativity of American Greetings artists.

Visitors to the site this Mother's Day will find a huge collection of beautiful and stylish cards and gifts to offer something thoughtful and memorable for mom.

"We all want something beautiful for mom on Mother's Day, but we also want something special, and that's the unique combination PhotoWorks offers," said Sally Babcock, senior vice president and general manager at PhotoWorks.  "Consumers love the high quality of our products, but what makes them so popular is how easy it is to personalize them to create something that will mean the world to mom."

Combine style and thoughtfulness for a can't miss present

Want to really score some points with mom this year? Be sure to check out the new wall art and home decor collection at PhotoWorks.com. These attractive gifts will enhance any home or office, and give mom a sense of pride every time she sees them. Consumers can choose from great options including:

• Premium framed photo boards transform your pictures into an artistic poster mounted on masonite and finished with a tailored wood frame.
• Gallery wrapped canvas turns your favorite images into artwork with a fine, archival quality canvas that enhances your photos with rich color and crisp detail. This offering comes with frame and without.
• Mounted prints are a terrific lightweight alternative to framing, offering a sleek contemporary statement in any room. Each comes with a complete hanging kit for easy, do-it-yourself installation.
• Photo panels come with an easel back so that your original picture is ready to display on any desk, mantel of shelf.

Create something she will never forget

One of the best ways to share memories today is through scrapbooking. Take your hobby to the next level with the new PhotoWorks Studio Books - their easiest photo books ever.

Consumers can create a Studio Book in as little as 15 minutes with an auto-fill option, experiment with layouts and backgrounds in real time, change their font, color, and size, and mix and match expertly coordinated design elements.  Studio Books provide flexible tools and just the right amount of choices to design the perfect photo book for Mom, even for first time creators

Give her a card she'll cherish forever

Visitors to the site will find a wonderful selection of Mother's Day cards to personalize and send. The offerings include a wide variety of multi-image cards allowing you to craft a special collage sure to delight. Choose from formats that fit up to 16 photos.

In addition to the fresh formats, shoppers can also enjoy sharing elegant designs from Papyrus. These cards perfectly reflect the grace and charm that make mom so lovable.

When you visit the site, be sure to take advantage of a special offer for one free Mother's Day card with any purchase. Just enter the coupon code, CARD4MOM when prompted during checkout.

For more information on what else is new this Mother's Day, and to find store locations in your area, visit www.corporate.americangreetings.com. You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/amgreetings and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanGreetings.