Scrapbookers? [Archive] - Page 2

Lolly

07-29-2005, 12:23 PM

I just subscribed! I'm trying to get back into scrapbooking (I've been stamping for the past year and a half). So I re-organized my craft closet and bought a few more organzational pieces last weekend at The Container Store. They had quite a bit of their storeage stuff on sale (and I think they still have the sale going on).

I got a few 12x12 paper storage cases
http://images.containerstore.com/MEDIA/ProductCatalog/17205/17205.jpg

some translucent boxes for my 8 1/2 x11 paper
http://images.containerstore.com/MEDIA/ProductCatalog/83906/TransOfficeStorageBoxes_l.jpg

and for my 'work in progress pages' I bough a mesh 14x14 bin and also a bunch of 12x12 clear project envelopes and dividers to keep them organized
http://images.containerstore.com/MEDIA/ProductCatalog/17526/17526.jpg
http://images.containerstore.com/MEDIA/ProductCatalog/16977/16977.jpg

The Container store also sells a 12x12 plastic drawer tower, and mdf board 12x12 paper sorters. So if you have one near you I would go check it out for some storage ideas. Or you could order online too.
http://images.containerstore.com/MEDIA/ProductCatalog/82369/ScrapbookCart_l.jpg
http://images.containerstore.com/MEDIA/ProductCatalog/15917/15917.jpg

Also, just wanted to mention that the Target Dollar bins at the front of the store sometimes have scrapbook supplies as well. I didn't see any specific scrapbook stuff today, but I did buy a ton of the plastic accordian file folders (to hold stickers and photos). And they had these great translucent small box pencil cases that I thought would be perfect for storing my markers.

Now with all of this organizing lately I have no reason to not get started on that wedding album (it's only been 3 years!).

Lolly

07-29-2005, 12:30 PM

Oh and I saw that someone was looking for translucent magazine files. The container store sells those as well:
http://images.containerstore.com/MEDIA/ProductCatalog/15164/15164.jpg

catch

07-29-2005, 12:44 PM

Great storage buys Lolly! I especially love that plastic drawer tower. Will have to check out that store ASAP. Thanks for the tip.

Love that album Kimberland!

MtySheera

07-29-2005, 01:58 PM

Sorry this is a comment on something a few pages back, but...

I bought my wire racks at Costco. I think there were 8 cubes for about $12. They had silver and white.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/2249912872941P.JPG
They also had a bunch of scissors and the Fiscars paper trimmer.

MandyMaloo

07-29-2005, 02:37 PM

Wow! So many terrific storage ideas! Right now the only place I have to store anything is in my big flat storage bin under my bed. It stinks though becuase I have a TON of stuff, and I hate it being packed away becuase it's such an ordeal to get it out!

I'll be heading out to Target this weekend, I'm sure I'll be picking some storage things up to get my scrapbook stuff a little more organized!

Thanks for sharing these ideas! I'm ready to get some more scrapbooking done this weekend!

Kimberland30

07-29-2005, 05:56 PM

I have a closet in our office/gym that is only shelves, and I took the doors off years ago. My original plan was to build a desk in it like this inside of it and take out our current desk...leaving more room for gym stuff.

Well, I am a member at Curves, and DH rarely uses the gym anymore. So I'm thinking "Why create space when we don't need it?". So after seeing all the GREAT storage bins and crates and boxes everyone has posted, I started thinking...I'm just going to build out the closet as planned but use it for my crafts instead. Once I get all the wedding stuff out of here, we'll have MUCH more space anyway.

So here's what I'm thinking about doing. I thought I'd post it in case anyone else has a spare closet and wants to consider the same. I like it because it has a work area, so I won't have to clog up the kitchen table or drag stuff from room to room.

http://static.bryanbell.com/images/projects/floorsAndOffice/deskBig.jpg

Since I have a lot of shelving in the closet now, it won't cost a lot to get this done, and I can put storage bins underneath just like the picture.

LeslieR

07-29-2005, 06:01 PM

Drooling over all of the storage and organization ideas. That closet looks so cool-I could totally deal with a space like that for scrapbooking!

kmmommy

07-29-2005, 06:06 PM

I think I'm in love. I need a closet like that. I'm going to steal that picture and have DH build me something like that when we get a house. It's got everything - storage and a huge work area! Perfect!

Okay, girls! This weekend I need to get it together and start doing our wedding scrapbook or working more on DS's book. Please motivate me!

Oooh, last night QVC had a 2-hour scrapbook show and I bought my mom's birthday gift. So cute!
http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/f/47/f10847.004?$moreviewmain$

It holds 48 pictures and comes with papers and embellishments for $19.25 plus shipping. Plus it snaps shut so it's easy for her to take with her when she wants to show him off. Love it!

Mom2Cole

07-30-2005, 03:36 PM

Okay girl's...I have lurked in here long enough and it is time to post! :D I am not new to scrapbooking, but have not scrapped in years! Well, when I was pregnant with Cole, I was bound to get his ultrasound pictures, my belly pictures, his nursery pictures, and some other pictures scrapped before he arrived so I could continue on with his 1st year book.

Pfttt...that didn't happen and now here he is...17 months old...and I only have 5 pages done! :rolleyes: I have been lurking and you girl's have inspired me with you gorgeous pages, so I am bound to get his 1st year book done!! I am on my way...

I went to a local place called the Scrap-N-Station with my SIL last night and I sat there for close to 4 hours and just organized my pictures. This is a job I have been putting off for a long time. Every time I would drag the pictures out at home, I would get side-tracked or I feel guilty not playing with Cole and I wouldn't finish. So, I decided time away from the house and I will accomplish this task...and I did!!!! :D

My goal is to get out of the house and scrap once a week and get at least 2 pages done a week. If I get more done...horray! :) But two a week is my goal! I find if I scrap away from home, I won't get side-tracked and I will get stuff done.

Books I want to do:

First year book for Cole (doing that now)
Alphabet book for Cole (might start on that as soon as I make a dent in the First Year book ;) )
Vacation book (ongoing book)
School book for Cole starting with Preschool through High School (ongoing book)

Sorry for the ramble! :rolleyes: I love all your ideas and pages and I look forward to seeing more!!

Mom2Cole

07-30-2005, 03:51 PM

Just wanted to share the pages I have accomplished thus far! :) Sorry for the crappy pictures! All of the pages are 12X12, my digi just cut them off!

BFP page
*I still have to journal on vellum and attach it to the brown cardstock on the left.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d911b3127cce9371f6bb1e8400000015108AbuGzNo1cNL

Belly Pictures

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d911b3127cce9371f6a71e9800000015108AbuGzNo1cNL

Ultrasound pictures

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d911b3127cce9371f6aa9fa500000015108AbuGzNo1cNL

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d911b3127cce9371f6931eac00000015108AbuGzNo1cNL

Labor pictures
*I still have to journal on the card in the vellum envelope and add an something or some writing to the front of the envelope...I haven't decided yet.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d911b3127cce9371f69c9f9300000015108AbuGzNo1cNL

I hope to have more to share with you next week!! Keep motivating me!! =o)

lelee17

07-31-2005, 12:18 AM

very cool thread...haven't had a chance to look at all the pages yet, but so far so good. Thanks for sharing!

*subbing for now* ;)

LeslieR

07-31-2005, 05:52 AM

Mom2Cole, beautiful pages! They look so fancy. I always feel like mine end up looking more playful compared to others. I'm all caught up on Luke's book (until he gets here, of course) and I can post more pages if you're interested-I just don't want to bore anyone. I did 2 pages of the nursery and probably 6 pages of baby shower pages :rolleyes: (I couldn't stop myself) and then I finally called it quits yesterday. :p

LeslieR

07-31-2005, 07:52 AM

Saw these in the sales ads today:

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/300.0.90.0/Retailers/target/050731_p16nfl_801tg_2.jpg
• 6-pk. cubes in white or black,Temporary Price Cut 12.99.
(Target)

http://www.staples.com/sbd/img/cat/enl/809574_01_enl.jpg
Iris cart (4 drawer or 6 drawer rolling cart) $24.94
(Staples)

http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/dyn_li/200.0.88.0/Retailers/OfficeMax/050731_p03_4c01_19.jpg
Iris 4 drawer-chest $19.99
(Office Max)

Mom2Cole

07-31-2005, 09:16 AM

Leslie~

Thanks for the compliments!! :D I adore you pages that you have done so far! Adorable belly by the way! ;) I am so impressed that you are caught up with Luke's book already...how awesome are you!!!

I would LOVE to see more pages. I love seeing different layouts!! :)

DiscoDiva

07-31-2005, 09:29 AM

My problem is that I hate to scrapbook alone. I like to do it with friends, at crops, or even with strangers! Lately, with the wedding season in full force, I haven't had much time to go to crops, so I am getting no scrapbooking done. :( Maybe if I can get DH to just sit at the table with me, working on his laptop while I scrapbook......?

islandgirlsj

07-31-2005, 09:32 AM

DiscoDiva~ My problem is that I hate to scrapbook alone.
I have found I feel much the same way. I used to get a LOT more scrapbooking done when my scrapping area was close to the family area, but now that we have moved, and I actually have my own scrapbooking ROOM... Yes, what I always dreamed of, I actually do less scarpbooking. :rolleyes: :eek: :cool:

I swear, I just can't win on that one. Haha. ;)

LeslieR

07-31-2005, 10:10 AM

What if you put on some good music-does that help? I've just gotten back into it after a 2 (?) year break. I just put some good music on, set up at the kitchen table, and go to town. My one problem is that my back KILLS after sitting there so long. Anyone else?

BryantRN

07-31-2005, 11:07 AM

I can't believe that I never found this thread before. I love scrapbooking! I have never been to a class, too afraid to show just how much talent that I am lacking. I really just do it for me. I am trying to finish up my wedding/honeymoon book. I would love to see any ideas that you guys have for wedding pages. I am stuck. I am subscribing!!

~Renee~

MandyMaloo

07-31-2005, 05:08 PM

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce93727587a73100000016108FZN3DNy4o

[IMG][IMG]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce93727589a73f00000016108FZN3DNy4o
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce93738b6706d200000016108FZN3DNy4o
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce93738ae8c7f500000016108FZN3DNy4o
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d910b3127cce93738aa8c7b500000016108FZN3DNy4o

These are some pictures of the album I am working on now. I am only sorthing them out by year right now, since it's going to be a pretty bust one! Sorry they are kinda dark and everything--the stupid camera is too complicated! You need a Phd to operate it! Anyway--any feedback would be great!! :)

Kimberland30

07-31-2005, 07:26 PM

OMG, everyone's pages look AMAZING!!!

I am becoming an addict, and it's everyone's fault. I went to a scrapbook store that is closing (30% off everything) and WENT.TO.TOWN. I have enough scrapbooking stuff to do at least 412 scrapbooks, no kidding. There is just so much that I need to do before I can actually sit down to scrap. Like going through our million pictures. The ones of the wedding day are already in albums so I can access them quickly, but the ones from us dating, bridal showers, prepping for the wedding (BM's and I doing wedding crafts, Jeff and I selecting cake flavors, etc) are everywhere.

Plus I'm working on a mini-album of wedding pictures for his father. I have over 300 pictures in Shutterfly and another 200 on CD's, so I need to condense them to order prints. GOOD LORD!!!! I might just need to quit my job so I have enough time. :rolleyes:

Keep posting layouts, they are great! :)

Must.....stay.....away.....from......Ebay!!!

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 02:21 PM

Mandy, your pages look great. I love your cat!

More pages from me...
http://photos21.flickr.com/30389844_fd602de889.jpg?v=0
http://photos23.flickr.com/30389845_19609c56db.jpg?v=0
http://photos22.flickr.com/30389847_c0582c185b.jpg?v=0
http://photos22.flickr.com/30389848_a56b35bb12.jpg?v=0
http://photos21.flickr.com/30394422_4b2e90415a.jpg?v=0
http://photos23.flickr.com/30394423_cc3d897471.jpg?v=0

LeslieR

08-01-2005, 02:22 PM

cont'd...

http://photos21.flickr.com/30394424_2e2b84fa20.jpg?v=0
http://photos22.flickr.com/30394425_22ed8fdc21.jpg?v=0
http://photos21.flickr.com/30394426_5f855b679e.jpg?v=0

Mom2Cole

08-01-2005, 06:59 PM

Leslie...your pages are so awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing more, I LOVE them!!

Kimberland30

08-01-2005, 08:46 PM

Leslie, your pages are incredible!

I'm just adding this disclaimer that when I finally start my scrapbook, you might find similar layouts to those posted (just with different colors/pictures of course). How do you all come up with ideas, or do you just play around with the layout for a while and go from there??

I finally started reading two scrapbook mags I bought a few weeks ago. One has a CD with clip art and fonts...WOOHOO!!

I'm bidding on a complete set of the Creative Memories cutting templates, we'll see how that goes. That is the LAST thing I'm going to buy. For now.

LOL

MandyMaloo

08-02-2005, 07:34 AM

When I am doing a layout, I basically pick the pics I want on that page and go from there. I crop where it's needed, and just see what else fits in that space.

I'm looking into getting some more croping tools. I only have my straight cropper, and the squigly line one from CM. Hopefully I can get some more pages done this weekend!!

Kimberland- sounds like that mag is going to be a good one! Be sure to post your pages as soon as you get some done!! I'd like to see some of the stuff you bought as well!

LeslieR

08-02-2005, 08:10 AM

Thanks girls!

What I do...
Usually I get together the pictures I want to go on the page. And then I see if I have stickers that go along with the theme of the pictures. If so, I'll pick my paper to match (either in colors or in theme). If not, then I just kind of wing it on the paper-maybe match the colors to the pictures. How the pictures end up on the paper is always a mystery. lol I just kind of put them down and keep moving them around until they look good to me. I might use stickers to frame them.
Like this:
http://photos21.flickr.com/30389844_fd602de889.jpg?v=0

Or paper cut into strips with my patterned scissors to fit the pictures and glued on top.
Like this:
http://photos21.flickr.com/29307928_2c47879561.jpg?v=0

Or I'll tape the picture on top of paper that I cut with my patterned scissors.
Like this:
http://photos23.flickr.com/30389845_19609c56db.jpg?v=0

I have a ton of scissors, so I try never to use the same ones two pages in a row. lol Sometimes I just cut the paper into shapes and I also have a bag of shortcut shapes that I got from CM-all different solid colored shapes and gingham shapes.
Like this:
http://photos22.flickr.com/30389847_c0582c185b.jpg?v=0

I am a paper ho. lol I save every scrap of paper. I have two of these:
http://www.michaels.com/online/images/product/large/sb0168.jpg
and I keep patterned scraps of paper in one and solid scraps in another. I always look in these first for colors to match whatever page I'm working on. If you looked at all of my scrapbooks, you'd probably see the same paper in each one because I try to use them up. lol

Other storage methods-I have two of these:
http://www.michaels.com/online/images/product/large/sb0165.jpg
(I think this one is small, the ones I have probably hold an 8x10 piece of paper)
I keep all of my stickers in them by theme.

I'm still itching to go to Office Max to buy that storage cart that is on sale, but my husband doesn't want me leaving the house alone so close to my due date.:roll eyes: I'm hoping to get him to take me there on Thursday.

DiscoDiva

08-02-2005, 09:16 AM

How about if I post some of my scrapbook pages? Here are some from a cruise:

The first page in the album, my 'introduction page'. I made the words "Royal Caribbean" on the computer and melded 2 anchor symbols together to make it look very similar to the real logo. I printed it on vellum, mounted it on cardstock, then made it into a tag shape. The itinerary on the left side was printed on vellum. I used blue thread to accent it:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db20b3127cce9132de43c7e500000016108CYt2Thy3Zq

The first night on deck, and a sample of the newsletter they slipped under the door every morning:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db20b3127cce9132de53c7f500000016108CYt2Thy3Zq

Formal night:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db20b3127cce9132de4246d400000016108CYt2Thy3Zq

Close ups of the journalling box on my Formal Night page. I printed it on vellum, did the word "memories" in light gray and layered the words in black over top. I mounted it all on silver cardstock and tied a black satin ribbon at the top:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db20b3127cce9132de13c7b500000016108CYt2Thy3Zq

To show the ship as well as our room location, I mounted a map that we got from the travel agent over 2-page layout ship paper. I also cut out facts from the cruise brochure such as: where the ship went, the facts such as weight, number of rooms, number of passengers, etc.:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db20b3127cce913c1a19067600000016108CYt2Thy3Zq

I'm about 1/2 way done with my cruise album and I'm happy with it so far!

shaqangel

08-02-2005, 08:44 PM

so glad i found this!!! everyone has such great ideas and layouts....i kinda just stumbled onto scrapbooking and am by no means good - i just look at magazines and try to follow examples and then just do whatever i feel like!

i really dont have much tools since its so costly but i realized that i needed to get a cutter and i got one today.

if any of u have engagement or wedding planning layouts done - i'd love to see them...thats what i want to finish (started it and then got busy wedding planning so never completed it) and i need to do my wedding book.

but i sorta jumped the gun and did the paper gift (a collection of activities from our first year) for our 1yr for dh - my dh LOVED it! its not finished as i need to actually do our anniversary pages but i am working on it!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdc91640f6600000015108AcNWzJu4ctL

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdc9087ce2d00000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

shaqangel

08-02-2005, 08:47 PM

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdc908bce2100000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fddeb612f1200000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fddeb6aae2900000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

our birthday celebrations...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdc91758e4700000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

celebrating 6mths of marriage!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdc97250f2400000016108AcNWzJu4ctL http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdc9403ceab00000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

shaqangel

08-02-2005, 08:49 PM

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdc94d64f4e00000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdca9300f2e00000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdca9ab8e8500000016108AcNWzJu4ctL

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5df10b3127cce9fdcaf648e4900000015108AcNWzJu4ctL

so thats it:)

i just noticed the pics are pretty dark - sorry!

DiscoDiva

08-02-2005, 09:19 PM

shaqangel, your pages are great! (and your DH isn't so bad looking himself) ;)

sunshineab622

08-03-2005, 05:54 AM

wow yall do some awesome work. Looks so professional.

I dont need to look at this thread in the morning b/c it makes me get in the mood to scrap instead of getting ready for work. haha

MandyMaloo

08-03-2005, 06:02 AM

DiscoDiva- I am in LOVE with your cruise pages! FI and I are going to be going on a Disney Cruise for our honeymoon, and we're really looking forward to it! I was actually picturing in my head what I could do with the pictures. Thank you for posting them--I wont copy them, but they'll be a good tool to use!!

Shaqangel- WOW! You just started?! My first book looked like a kindergardener did it!! :rolleyes: Your pages are wonderful! I know some other women had some amazing wedding scrapbook pages on this thread. Take a look back and you should be able to see them.

I'm getting started on a few more pages for the scrapbook I am working on right now actually. I am working on a "Shopping for 'The Dress'" page (from when we were out searching for my wedding dress), and a birthday page (since today is my b-day, and since some of our friends from WI are coming all the way down here to NC to be with me!). I'll get some more pictures on here soon!!

Amazing pages everyone! Thank you for posting them!!

amtaylor

08-03-2005, 07:01 AM

I was sure I posted these on here, but I guess not...

Here are a few of our wedding pages.. they are definitely not as good as the one's you guys have posted, but I like them :)

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3A2723232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DX ROQDF%3E23239%3A3433996ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3A2723232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DX ROQDF%3E23239%3A34339%3A%3Bot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3A2723232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DX ROQDF%3E23239%3A3437332ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3A2723232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DX ROQDF%3E23239%3A3437346ot1lsi

snowzilla

08-03-2005, 08:42 AM

Amber, I love that last layout! So romantic! :)

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 08:47 AM

Everyone's pages look so beautiful! I really ought to get to work on our wedding book this week while I'm sitting here doing nothing. There are just so many pictures to weed through and decide which ones to use. The idea is daunting at best.

Kimberland30

08-03-2005, 09:21 AM

Wow....more GREAT layouts!

Leslie, I'm right there with you girl. :(

udsweetpea

08-03-2005, 09:35 AM

Alright, I'm coming out of lurkdom to say this thread has caused me to spend hundreds of dollars on my new found hobby! ;) So, I've been busy at work on my pages. Here they are so far... (sorry for the glare)

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B3523232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A%3 DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9784%3A7%3Aot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B3523232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A%3 DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9784%3A84ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B3523232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A%3 DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9784%3A82ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B3523232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A%3 DXROQDF%3E23239%3A97859%3C%3Aot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B3523232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A%3 DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9784%3A75ot1lsi

jeeplover

08-03-2005, 09:48 AM

udsweetpea I had to laugh when I saw your Vista Way page! I still haven't finished my CP scrapbook since I have so much stuff from those days!

catch

08-03-2005, 09:53 AM

Leslie and DiscoDiva, your pages look amazing!! So many little details, love 'em :)

Shaqangel and udsweetpea, you guys are doing great! I like all of the paper you guys are using. I've always used plain paper but now I see that patterns are much more interesting. I've been scrapping for a few years but still consider myself a beginner. I'm not very good, lol.

udsweetpea

08-03-2005, 10:27 AM

Thanks for the compliments so far!

hbeshore Glad I made you laugh! Can't wait to see your CP pages whenever you get the time to do them!

More of my pages
http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B6%3B23232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9784%3A46ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B6%3B23232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9784%3A4%3Aot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B6%3B23232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9784%3A53ot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B6%3B23232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23239%3A977%3C4%3A%3Bot1lsi

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B6%3B23232%7Ffp3%3Enu%3D3243%3E378%3E859%3E WSNRCG%3D3232%3A9%3A693%3B4%3Bnu0mrj

http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B6%3B23232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9785%3A32ot1lsi

udsweetpea

08-03-2005, 10:28 AM

More...
http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B6%3B23232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9785%3A33ot1lsi

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http://images.snapfish.com/34462%3B6%3B23232%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2334%3D469%3D94%3A %3DXROQDF%3E23239%3A9785%3A3%3Aot1lsi

cat_loverpq

08-03-2005, 11:35 AM

Wonderful layouts ladies! :D

Has anyone decorated the FRONT of your albums? Care to post pics? :)

al'sgirl

08-03-2005, 11:45 AM

Very creative pages, everyone! I feel very inspired :) If only I could just run home from work right now ...

islandgirlsj

08-03-2005, 11:50 AM

Very creative pages, everyone! I feel very inspired :) If only I could just run home from work right now ...
My thoughts exactly! :D

DiscoDiva ~
Thanks for the look at your cruise pages. We went on an Alaskan Cruise for our honeymoon, and I really need some day to do my scrapbook, you gave some great examples!
Everyone is showing some great work.

Kimberland30

08-03-2005, 12:05 PM

I'm thinking about embellishing the front of our wedding scrapbook, so I'm looking for ideas as well. Here are a few that I have saved (for inspiration).

http://shop.womansday.com/ProductImages/crafts/beautiful-mem-cover-lg.jpg

This one kinda looks like a page, but it's listed as a cover (??)
http://www.scrapjazz.com/gallery/data/508/23106Cover2.jpg

http://www.dibonadesigns.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/wedding-scrapbook-cover-cop.jpg.w300h267.jpg

I had to copy/save this in Paint and it messed up the colors. I'm thinking about doing something similar to this on our album.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d622b3127cce93633bade97f00000016108AbsXDFm2buJ

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 12:11 PM

Ooh, I love this one:
http://shop.womansday.com/ProductImages/crafts/beautiful-mem-cover-lg.jpg

The albums I have bought are pretty much complete as far as decoration. I would think if I did anything to them, it would just take away from the look. Off to go take pics!

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 12:30 PM

http://photos23.flickr.com/30959847_b8c6128793.jpg?v=0
(still has the price tag on it :rolleyes: )
I suppose I could embellish this one a bit.

http://photos23.flickr.com/30959846_a13f7d4be4.jpg?v=0
This album came with a sheet of letters so you could put the baby's name in that rectangle on the bottom.

Kimberland30

08-03-2005, 12:43 PM

Leslie, I really like your album covers. I agree that too much can take away form it, I just wanted a little bling. I might just glue some crystals to the pattern on the front. I dunno. I'll have to play with it (WHEN I FINALLY GET IT!) and see what I like.

I'm getting so excited to start!!!

emschwar

08-03-2005, 01:42 PM

Leslie - That baby album is what we have for Noah's album too!

LeslieR

08-03-2005, 01:43 PM

Gotta love Target! :p

shaqangel

08-03-2005, 06:21 PM

mandy, catch, disco diva thanks so much!

disco my dh is gonna get a hoot out of that comment!!!

u guys have motivated me to get the engagement and wedding ones done
actually think i'm going to pull everything out right now since i'm bored outta my mind and in no mood to write TY's that need to get done!

udsweetpea your pages look great!

Kimberland30

08-03-2005, 07:00 PM

I have a question about eyelets. I bought a little pack of them (Making Memories brand) and I'm not sure how to use them. Do I need a special tool, or do I just somehow punch them in the paper?

Thanks! :)

Now I feel dumb. :o

emschwar

08-03-2005, 07:07 PM

You'll need an eyelet tool. It punches the hole, and then you use another tool to flatten the back end of the eyelet. Making Memories makes an eyelet setter kit.

Kimberland30

08-03-2005, 08:52 PM

Ohhh great, something else to buy! There goes the rent! :)

I got these at Target, and there wasn't a tool next to them so I figured they just got punched in the paper somehow. Thanks for explaining it to me. :) Uh, do they sell the tool at Michaels or would I have better luck at a scrapbook store?

DiscoDiva

08-03-2005, 09:10 PM

I personally do not embellish or decorate my album covers. I'm afraid that I might mess them up or that the embellishments may fall off over time and I'll have to buy a new cover.

shaqangel: tell your DH I said Hi! ;)

For those who are going to buy/use eyelet setters, for the love of all that is good and holy, will you puh-lease get the 'silent' setters? There's nothing worse that happily enjoying a crop when !BAM! someone starts hammering on her eyelet setters. They got so annoying that my group has a rule that if you do any type of hammering or noisy cropping (outside of corner rounders) that you have to go out in the hallway.

snowzilla

08-03-2005, 09:18 PM

I don't have a problem with the regular eyelet setters, and I consider it a normal part of cropping. We just make sure to warn our table-mates before hammering. There's tons of other noise going on anyways! :)

Kimberland30

08-03-2005, 10:58 PM

For those who are going to buy/use eyelet setters, for the love of all that is good and holy, will you puh-lease get the 'silent' setters? There's nothing worse that happily enjoying a crop when !BAM! someone starts hammering on her eyelet setters. They got so annoying that my group has a rule that if you do any type of hammering or noisy cropping (outside of corner rounders) that you have to go out in the hallway.

I went online to look at what the setters look like because I didn't know, and saw some of the silent ones. Now I know why they make them! :) I didn't think about going to group crops and whatnot, but it makes sense to get one that is quiet. Of course the only crop I've been to was a Creative Memories show, so I have very limited experience. :)

lmg159

08-04-2005, 05:34 AM

I just returned my ProvoCraft Silent Setter. I couldn't get the darn thing to work on any eyelets except theirs and I have too many assorted other eyelets to waste them all now.

Any recommendations for other silent setters?

Also, I saw that www.eyeletoutlet.com now has pre-scored eyelets that you can supposedly set with a pen. The colors and sizes are limited right now, but I think I'm going to try some of those out!

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 06:29 AM

What about something like this? It says that it's spring loaded so no hammer is needed. :confused:

http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/7c/11/a8_1_b.JPG

emschwar

08-04-2005, 06:35 AM

FYI, the Silent Setter won't set MM eyelets. Those eyelets are just too tough for the SS. It does great on the soft metal eyelets, but for the MM eyelets, I have to keep the MM eyelet tool.

One of the scrapbooking magazines (Scrapbooks Etc, maybe?) recently had a review of all the eyelet setters out there. I think they liked the fiskars one. But I'm not 100% on that.

Also, MM is supposed to have a quick setter coming out soon.

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 07:57 AM

Well last night I got ambitious and organized most of my craft things. I still need to go through the junk on my bookshelf and the stuff left over from the wedding, but at least I have the majority of it done.

I have a rolling cart like this one that I bought a few years ago. Except mine has 4 smaller drawers and 3 of the deeper ones.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006O0EE2.16._AA260_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

I also have 5 photo boxes (the nice ones from Michaels) that are holding stickers, pens, knives/scissors, and other scrapbooking stuff. The cart is holding all the rest - except paper because it doesn't fit. I have some of those plastic "folders" that are 12x12, so my paper and cardstock is in there, and I have one for the alphabet and other larger sheet stickers.

I also started going through my wedding pictures. I hope to get another disk of prints developed this weekend so I can start scrapping next week. There is just so much I need to do before then (like clean up the wedding crap that's all over the living room) and I need to get off my butt. :(

LeslieR

08-04-2005, 08:02 AM

I have never seen one of those eyelet cutters or a page done with eyelets-would someone mind posting one of their pages with eyelets on it???

I think I may drag my husband out today to get one of those carts at Office Max!

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 08:54 AM

Leslie, I saw a website with tons of them when I was researching the eyelet setters, and of course now I can't find it! I'll look for it again in a minute.

Are you going to look at the cart that Office Max has on sale for $19.99? I saw it last night, and the drawers aren't wide enough for 12" paper (total bummer). They might have some other ones that will work though, if you are looking for something to hold paper in.

Found em.

http://www.makingmemories.com/images/galleries/eyeletletters/forever2.jpg

http://www.makingmemories.com/images/galleries/eyeletletters/allboys.jpg

http://www.makingmemories.com/images/galleries/eyeletletters/12days.jpg

DiscoDiva

08-04-2005, 09:18 AM

Also, if hammering eyelets, please warn the people at your table so they can stop journalling! There's nothing worse then journalling when BAM!, you mess up and your pen skips across the page because someone hammered on the table.

My group actually has made it a joke and whenever someone is writing, they yell "journalling!" so everyone knows not to bump their table. It actually gets quite funny! :D

Chimichanga

08-04-2005, 09:43 AM

Okay ladies, I need some assistance.

Normally I don't venture into the world of vellum and when it do it is only for backgrounds.

I have some opaque vellum I will be using for some baby shower invitations. The plan is to write the information on the vellum and attach it to a piece of card stock.

Can I use my printer to type the information onto the vellum? It would make my life a whole lot easier if I could.

How true to colors stay on vellum? I wanted to use a deep/dark yellow writing (the mom is using yellow in the room) but I'm thinking it might not be dark enough for the vellum.

Also, I saw that if you use a moist Q-tip, you can create "rough" edges on vellum. Is this accurate? I thought I could get a rough little edge on the bottom of the invitation to add some texture.

TIA for your help!! :D

emschwar

08-04-2005, 09:46 AM

Can I use my printer to type the information onto the vellum? It would make my life a whole lot easier if I could.

How true to colors stay on vellum? I wanted to use a deep/dark yellow writing (the mom is using yellow in the room) but I'm thinking it might not be dark enough for the vellum.

Also, I saw that if you use a moist Q-tip, you can create "rough" edges on vellum. Is this accurate? I thought I could get a rough little edge on the bottom of the invitation to add some texture.

TIA for your help!! :D
I print on vellum all the time. You'll want to let it dry for a few minutes before you touch it, because it takes longer to dry than regular paper.

Not sure about the q-tip, never tried that.

LeslieR

08-04-2005, 10:19 AM

Kim, thanks for the heads up on the cart at Office Max. That is a total bummer. :( Now I need a plan B!

Those eyelets are really cute! There are so many crafty ideas out there that I have not even ventured into yet.

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 10:29 AM

You're welcome. I was pretty disappointed. It was a great price too!

I agree that there are so many things out there to tempt us :)

cr8zyforaf

08-04-2005, 10:32 AM

Lolly

08-04-2005, 10:38 AM

Instead of using silent eyelet setters, I use hole punchers. But this technique does not work if you want eyelets in the middle of your page. First I punch a hole with my my 1/16" punch, put in the eyelet, then I use the next punch size up (I think its 1/8"). I place the larger puncher right on top of the eyelet and squeeze. Viola! My eyelets are set without hammering and annoying anyone.

Lolly

08-04-2005, 10:42 AM

LeslieR, the cart I posted a few pages back from The Container Store, holds 12x12 paper. Plus the drawers are really just the 12x12 clear storage containers (that I bought individually for about $6 each). I didn't need the cart anyway, just the containers.

vjel

08-04-2005, 10:54 AM

originally posted by lolly
I place the larger puncher right on top of the eyelet and squeeze.

what a good idea! thanks!! i will have to give that a try. hammering is just so noisy. :o

DiscoDiva

08-04-2005, 11:27 AM

I print on vellum all the time too. I set the paper type to transparency, and put the ink setting on low (so it puts out the smallest amount of ink possible). It comes out fine, it doesn't take forever to dry, and it is less likely to smudge. I read how to do this in a scrapbook magazine.

MandyMaloo

08-04-2005, 11:58 AM

cr8zyforaf- first off- let me congratulate you on your upcoming arrival!

I actually did the scrapbook for my cousin when he and his wife had their first baby. I agree--it's hard to know where to start. But what I did was sit down and talk to her about what she wanted her daughter to know about the day she was born/her first year.

It's easy once you really start thinking about giving this to your son or daughter when they are an adult, so they can show their children. Pictures of your belly, pictures of the nursery, family members, anything. I know my cousin was very touched by a HUGE family tree I did for them- so when their daughter starts school and needs to do a family tree project- it's all right there...it also shows her her history (our family is from Italy). My cousin wanted the book to be about our heritage, pictures of her first day, her first bath, and just the candid pictures.

Since your bundle isn't here yet, try doing some mock layouts. Don't glue anything down yet, but take a look at the kind of things you like. It can get a bit overwhelming with all the embelishments out there, but just remember--simple is okay! Sometimes all you need is the pictures to tell the story :).

Congrats again, and if you have any more questions, or want to post some layouts, etc...please do! Have a happy pregnancy--and remember--only a few more weeks to go!!

amtaylor

08-04-2005, 12:16 PM

cr8zyforaf: I've been working on a pregnancy journal for my daughter that's a small scrapbook. I've included weekly belly shots, ultrasounds, and I'll include shower photos. I did it weekly and wrote about the "big" events of the week and our feelings, concerns, and fears. I wrote it to her and one day I plan to give it to her. I just don't know at what age yet!

Here's a few photos... it's simple, but I wanted to concentrate more on the words and feelings then decoration
http://images.snapfish.com/3443559523232%7Ffp45%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DXRO QDF%3E2323943%3A8%3B3%3B%3Aot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3443559523232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DXRO QDF%3E2323943%3A8%3B3%3A%3Aot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3443559523232%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DXRO QDF%3E2323943%3A8%3B398ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3443559523232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DXRO QDF%3E2323943%3A8%3B37%3Bot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/3443559523232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2328%3D868%3D766%3DXRO QDF%3E2323943%3A8%3B387ot1lsi

DiscoDiva

08-04-2005, 01:01 PM

amtaylor: You have the most beautiful handwriting - I'd journal a lot more if my writing looked like yours!!

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 01:20 PM

cr8zyforaf: Do you mean something like this??

http://www.creativememories.com/ProductCollection/Images/en-US/Item%20Grouping%20Type/Product/Product%20Image%20Type/Item%20Image/69_1.jpg

That picture is kinda small, but I'll find others for you if that's kinda what you are looking for. :)

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 01:38 PM

Amtaylor, I really like your pregnancy book. What a great idea!

amtaylor

08-04-2005, 01:42 PM

Thanks for the compliments :)

mrsdrummer

08-04-2005, 01:48 PM

where can i get packs of 8 1/2x 11in vellum to put in my printer?

vjel

08-04-2005, 01:53 PM

mrsdrummer , awhile back I got mine from Marco Paper (http://www.marcopaper.com/) . At the time, I think it was the cheapest I found (it was prob. 2 years ago)

LeslieR

08-04-2005, 03:57 PM

I need help. I want to start my baby’s journal (due in September) and I have all of my supplies - paper, album, stickers, and calendar pages but I have no idea how to begin. This will be the first book I started on my own - I only have one other book which I got a lot of help on. Where do I start?

I've been working on my baby's album the past couple weeks (I'm due on Monday) and posted all of the pages I have done so far. Just go back in the thread a bit and you should see them. HTH!

I ended up with this cart from Office Max:
http://omximages.officemax.com/images/kreb_large/20049243.GIF
It was $44.99 which was more than I had planned on spending, but I think this will work better for me. I can't wait to dump the giant Rubbermaid container once and for all (I'm going to put my maternity clothes in it!). lol

Those calendar pages are so cool! How would you work with those?

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 05:09 PM

Leslie, I really like that storage container! Looks like you'll have a lot of room for all your scrappin stuff.

*********
Does anyone here use the Creating Keepsakes software? I got a free CD with the magazine, and on the cover and inside it it says that there are 20 free fonts. Well, I've downloaded it twice (just to make sure) and I've only got 2. WTH? And to make it even more goofy, the two fonts that are on it aren't the ones that are on the ad. HUH?

ETA: I went to my Fonts folder in Control Panel, and all the fonts are there. I can access them using Word to make pretties, but the actual CK program lets me do so much more. I wrote their technical support staff so we'll see what happens. But any help y'all could give is appreciated!

cr8zyforaf

08-04-2005, 05:41 PM

Kimberland30 - yes, that is what they are like. They are the creative memories calendar pages - with blocks on them - I will need to fill in the dates and decorate.

amtaylor - your album is absolutely adorable. Wow....

Thanks for the great ideas. I guess the hardest part is just sitting down and getting started...it just seems so overwhelming!

emschwar

08-04-2005, 05:48 PM

where can i get packs of 8 1/2x 11in vellum to put in my printer?
I've always gotten them at Michaels.

amtaylor

08-04-2005, 07:05 PM

Thanks Kim! It was really easy and cheap... I bought the album cheap from walmart and used a card stock block that I already had. The photos are "wallet" size and I printed them on my computer :)

emschwar

08-04-2005, 07:12 PM

Does anyone here use the Creating Keepsakes software? I got a free CD with the magazine, and on the cover and inside it it says that there are 20 free fonts. Well, I've downloaded it twice (just to make sure) and I've only got 2. WTH? And to make it even more goofy, the two fonts that are on it aren't the ones that are on the ad. HUH?

ETA: I went to my Fonts folder in Control Panel, and all the fonts are there. I can access them using Word to make pretties, but the actual CK program lets me do so much more. I wrote their technical support staff so we'll see what happens. But any help y'all could give is appreciated!
I have 2 of the CK CDs. Not sure what help you need, but I can try to help.

emschwar

08-04-2005, 08:50 PM

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 09:14 PM

Grrrr. I just typed a MUNDO post and accidentally closed the internet. I hate it when that happens!! Here I go again!

I'm in no way qualified to answer this, but as far as a postbound album, I don't think that the quality of the album has much to do with how much you can expand it. While I don't think that 2" is that much for a scrapbook, I can see how the pages would fan out from embellishments and pictures on the pages. Did you start his book with your pregnancy? If it's getting too hard to manage or isn't laying flat, you could always do one of your pregnancy and start the other with his birth. I'm sure you'll have much more to scrap and journal, so you might even need another one to finish out his first year.

I bought a regular sleeved photo album from Walmart to hold our wedding and honeymoon pictures in so that when I started my scrapbook, it's already organized (somewhat, I went back and pulled out another 100 pictures or so that I want to add). The album said it held 200 pictures, but that was BS. I got 3/4 of the way through the album and it wouldn't shut properly and the pages started to rip. So I had to go back and get another one...now I have one for our wedding and one of our honeymoon. So it's just a thought. Who knew pictures took up so much space?

(I'm going to post this now and repost about CK so I don't close CC again on accident and have to type all this yet again) :) :)

DiscoDiva

08-04-2005, 09:15 PM

I'm a posting fool today.

I've got a question - how far can you expand a post-bound album? I've just put in the 3rd set of post extensions in Noah's 1st year album (and I'm nowhere done with his 1st year), and it's starting to get a little difficult to work with. The pages don't lie flat when you look at them. Do I need to break it down into more than 1 album? FTR, it's about 2 inches thick right now. Or is the problem just that I'm using a cheap album from target?

I've found that post bound albums are best when you stop at around 35 pages. I don't know why, but that seems to be the magic number where they still lay flat and hold up well. I've got albums from Target, among other places, and have never had problems, as long as I stick to 35 pages. Also remember that every time you put in a new pack of pages, you should use the post extensions. Every once in a while I have a 'flat' album, without alot of embellishments, and I only put the extensions in every other new pack of pages, but usually every pack is what you need to do.

Post bound albums don't 'fan out' and stick up at one end as long as you use enough post extensions to keep it flat.

Kimberland30

08-04-2005, 09:24 PM

As for the CK disk, did you have any problems with the fonts?

I'll just go step by step so I don't confuse myself (or you). :)

I downloaded the program to my C drive. According to the ad that the CD was attached to, there should be 20 fonts, clipart, etc.

Everything was fine with the DL, and I went to open the program. The first window that pops up says Start Up Options and has icons for Alphabets, Creative Clips, Journanettes, Sample Pages, and Print Preview.

When I click on the Alphabets icon, it takes me to a screen where I can type in the wording I want, select a font, and select a color or fill. On the left of this screen has the fonts that I can use. Well, there are only 2 fonts listed (Chunky and Shadow Box) and neither one of them were listed in the 20 that came with the disk. :confused:

On a whim I went to Fonts under my Control Panel, and all 20 are in there (their names are like CK_Paris). If I open Microsoft Word, I can use the fonts in a document, so I know they are in the computer. If I have to use them only in Word that's fine, but I was wondering if there was a way to copy them into the CK program so that I can use all the groovy tools they have (shading, placement, etc). How would I do this if it's possible?

It looks like all other aspects of the program are working (clips, journals, etc), but I haven't played around with it yet because I'm trying to figure out the font issue. I've emailed their tech support, but the website said that it could take up to 48 hours for a reply...and well, I'm impatient. :)

So if you can offer any help I'd really appreciate it, but if you can't don't worry about it.

Oh, FWIW, we downloaded the program to my daugthers laptop (newer and faster) and it had the same problem.

emschwar

08-05-2005, 07:28 AM

Kimberland - Sorry, no help here. I have all the alphabets in mine. I hope tech support can help!

Kimberland30

08-05-2005, 07:33 AM

Thanks anyway :) It's just really weird though. I really hope they can figure it out too. I was thinking about buying one of their programs but if I'm having issues with the sampler, I don't want to try it out with something I pay for, KWIM?

Kimberland30

08-05-2005, 08:30 AM

I just wanted to drop off this link. I've so many inspiring pages! Check out the galleries and be in awe. :)

http://scrapbooksupplystoregallery.com/photopost/index.php

mrsdrummer

08-05-2005, 10:18 AM

I've always gotten them at Michaels.

The only problem is I live in rural america and we have NO michaels within 2.5 hours. Small town america sucks.

LeslieR

08-05-2005, 03:23 PM

Great site, Kim! It's always good to look at other people's pages for inspiration.

I just got done organizing all of my scrapbooking stuff into my new cart and I am IN LOVE! Everything fit in there perfectly with room to spare. The best $45 I've ever spent. ;) The two rows of 8x10 size drawers are perfect-I have one entire drawer just for scissors! And now all of my 8x10 paper and paper books are in one place, too. I feel so organized and now I'm itching to do some scrapbooking! I'm being induced on Sunday/Monday, so not much longer until I have BABY pics to work wtih. Yay! :D

Kimberland30

08-05-2005, 03:33 PM

Congrats Leslie! You must be soooo excited about your upcoming baby! They are just popping up all over the place! If you are a member of the August mommies thread, I've been a lurker in Kim's journal since her wedding planning days, and a journal buddy of Michelle's since her planning days also. It's so exciting!

And congrats again about getting organized! Isn't a nice feeling to know exactly where everything is?

Emschwar: Here's the reply I got back from CK's tech support. And man do I feel like an idiot! :)

"I think the problem you are having is confusion between alphabets and fonts. As you noted, there are only a few alphabets included with the CK Creative Clips & Fonts Sampler CD. When the decision was made to focus on the Creative Clips, the alphabets were no longer the focus of the program. The TrueType fonts are included and they are installed on the system during the CD installation. They can be used inside the program in the Creative Clips feature as well as the Journalettes feature. They are also available to use in your other programs like your word processor, etc. On the back of the box it displays the TrueType fonts. It does not mention alphabets. We apologize if this was confusing."

Who whudda thunk it? :) Anyway, do the CK CD's come with other alphabets? I like how you can play with them. Silly me for thinking alphabets were fonts and what not. Whadda I know? Hehehe

emschwar

08-05-2005, 03:38 PM

The other ck cds have alphabets. I've got the boys one and one of the combo cds. Tons of alphabets. It is cool how you can play with them. I didn't realize there was a distinction between the alphabets and fonts either.

LeslieR

08-05-2005, 03:48 PM

Kim, thanks! I am very excited. And anxious to get this show on the road.

I'm glad you understood the tech support reply because it went right over my head when I read it. lol I have a CK program on my computer, but I never use it-I just type in Word. I didn't know there was such a thing as alphabets-I thought I just had fonts. Now I'm wondering... lol

Kimberland30

08-05-2005, 05:25 PM

Well now I don't feel so bad. I never thought there'd be a difference between the two either, so I couldn't figure it out. Oh well. :)

Kimberland30

08-05-2005, 06:59 PM

OMG, I'm so excited!!!

I just won an auction on Ebay for the Creative Memories complete cutting templates!

It has:

*Cutting Mat & 3 Blades - Self healing mat measures 10.5x12.5

*Circle patterns & sizing template. Patterns will create 18 different sized circles

*Oval patterns & sizing template. Patterns will create 24 different sized circles

*Gemstone patterns & sizing template. Patterns will create 18 different sizes of hearts, balloons (egg), hexagons, & diamonds

*Celestrial patterns & sizing template. Patterns will create 12 different sizes of wavy circles & wavy stars

*Wavy patterns & sizing template. Patterns will create 12 different sizes of wavy ovals & wavy squares

*Corner rounder, with scrap holder & stainless steel cutting blade

*Scalloped corner rounder, with scrap holder & stainless steel cutting blade

*JUST RELEASED Galaxy punch. Punch creates a "twinkle star" & a "burst"

*JUST RELEASED Friendship punch. Punch creates a "blossom" & a "luv" heart

*Jazzy patterns from MKC collection - Patterns will create 6 different sized starfish, 3 different sized large hearts, 3 different sized large eggs (balloons) & 6 different sized triangles.

***************
Got my scrapbook and colored vellum today. I tried to unscrew the posts so I could take a page with me and get refills (something I forgot to order - not all pages are the same size), and I couldn't get the center post to unscrew. The screw turns, but no matter which direction I turn it, it doesn't tighten or loosen. Any suggestions? I don't want to damage it in case I have to return it. I emailed the seller about this but I probably won't hear back from her until Monday. Grrr!

Right now I'm trying to mentally put a page together for our first page. This will be an introduction to what the scrapbook is about...our first meeting & date, dating, engagement, events leading up to the wedding, the wedding and reception, honeymoon, and our lives as a family.

I went through all my scrapbook stuff and organized everything (finally getting around to all the paper and cutouts and embellishments I've purchased these last couple weeks) and I'm sure I have everything I need...and some stuff I don't. I find myself trying to come up with the design of the whole book (including all the pictures) instead of going one page at a time. I frustrate myself. LOL :)

I've cleared out two more boxes out of the living room - the only "project" keeping me from starting my scrapbook. I hope to get it done this weekend. We have plans every weekend starting next weekend until the one after Labor Day, so I won't have too many free weekends for a while. I thought I'd use this weekend to clean, do laundry and organize before we really get swamped again. Thank goodness we have a beach vacation coming up at the end of the month, we'll need it!

PalmBch2002

08-05-2005, 09:03 PM

Kimberland30

08-05-2005, 09:48 PM

Kimberland - I had this same problem with a couple of my albums. Make sure you grab both ends of the screw. When I was unscrewing it and having problems it was because I was twisting the screw and the entire thing was twisting...does that make sense? That would explain why it can twist both ways. Sorry if you can't understand this, let me know and I'll try to think of a better way to explain it.

Thanks so much for the tip! After I read it, my DD and I just worked on it - me with the plyers holding the back of the screw and she with the screwdriver on the other side - and we got it of. WHEW! Guess that means I get to go to Michaels tomorrow to look for more pages. Oh darn!!! ;)

Kimberland30

08-05-2005, 09:56 PM

emschwar

08-06-2005, 05:48 AM

I love how the lettering in this layout overlaps the photo. I copied this in my NW journal at the other site, so it may even belong to someone here.

Does anyone know how to do the overlap? And any ideas on the font used for the "While You Dream"?

ETA: I found the font...I already had it. It's called "Scriptina". :)
Are you talking about this page? http://www.degaff.net/~jsteele/gallery/noah_scrapbook/HPIM2988
That's mine. The text is on a transparency. I put the photo down, put the transparency on top, and embellished with the ribbons and tag.

LeslieR

08-06-2005, 06:37 AM

Emily, that page is gorgeous!

Kimberland30

08-06-2005, 06:42 AM

I guess it would have helped if I pasted the photo (duh), but I'm glad you knew what I was talking about. :) I knew it was posted on this thread too, but I didn't want to go back and look. It's beautiful! Thanks for telling me how you did it.

PalmBch2002

08-06-2005, 03:44 PM

Emschwar - how do you get the ribbons to stay behind the page?

emschwar

08-06-2005, 05:07 PM

Emschwar - how do you get the ribbons to stay behind the page?
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. How do I get them to stay on the backside? Hopefully this'll answer it - I adhere all my fibers with Teriffically Tacky Tape.
http://www.scrapbookingparadise.com/images/provocraft/art_accentz/PRO24-3000.jpg
It's incredibly sticky (double sided) and holds down anything! For ribbons and fibers, I cut a piece just longer than my page and stick it where I want the ribbon. Then, I fold the extra edges around the edge of the page. I peel off the backing, stick the ribbon down, and fold it around the edge of the page as well. Does that make sense?

lelee17

08-06-2005, 07:17 PM

Wonderful layouts ladies! :D

Has anyone decorated the FRONT of your albums? Care to post pics? :)

I recently decorated a Bazzill Album for one of my friend's who's expecting the end of this month. We gave them a baby bouncer and this album for their baby shower. We're soo excited for them! This is their first baby and they don't know yet if it's a boy or girl. They want it to be a surprise.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce9357fc720a6e00000016108AZt2LVk3atp

- "B" is for their last name (since we don't know the baby's name yet.)

I also included a pocket on the inside so that they can write a special message to the baby, and put it there for safe keeping.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce9357fc580a4400000016108AZt2LVk3atp

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d939b3127cce9357fc4a0a5600000016108AZt2LVk3atp

Whaddya think? :)

LeslieR

08-06-2005, 07:20 PM

Shamocha, that is one GORGEOUS album! Great job!!!

lelee17

08-06-2005, 07:50 PM

Shamocha, that is one GORGEOUS album! Great job!!!

Thanks Leslie!

Oh and Congratulations to you on your upcoming arrival! Looks like any day now? :)

Celia

08-06-2005, 10:05 PM

emschwar Is that layout posted on Two peas in a bucket? I swear I saved that layout in my book of scraps! :) That is a beautiful page!

emschwar

08-06-2005, 10:28 PM

emschwar Is that layout posted on Two peas in a bucket? I swear I saved that layout in my book of scraps! :) That is a beautiful page!
I don't think I've posted it there. Thanks. It's funny, I think it's a great page, but I don't feel like I really deserve all the credit for it, since most of it was just a (pre-printed) transparency. I just put on the picture and the ribbons.

Smittenk

08-07-2005, 03:16 AM

DiscoDiva

08-07-2005, 08:44 AM

Hoping you ladies might be able to give me some advice on a tote to organize all of my "stuff"! Right now I am just using a big rubbermaid container but it is now full and so heavy and cumbersome to move around. I really want to get one of those rolling totes but there are quite a few out there to choose from.

Does anyone have a favourite that they love or one that they would not buy again?

Thanks for your suggestions!

Ali
I HIGHLY recommend the NaNavigator! It is more expensive than the rest, but it is so well made, with plenty of pockets and dividers, plus it is slightly larger than the ones you normally get. It holds a lot of stuff and I love mine.

For totes that are a little bit smaller:
1. The Crop Caddy by Generations is good. It is sold at Michael's, so you can use your 40% off coupon to buy it. It doesn't have as much storage pockets and such as the NaNavigator, but it's still good.
2. Also try the tote made by JoAnn's. This is their own 'brand', and it's similar to the Crop Caddy. It's pretty wall made, but still not as much storage pockets. If you sign up on their mailing list, you get 40% off coupons in the mail, and you can use those on the caddy.

I personally have a NaNavigator AND a Crop Caddy. I have so much stuff I need to bring both to crops. I'm very happy with both, but if I had to choose only one, it would be the NaNavigator, hands down!

sinderstorm

08-07-2005, 08:59 AM

Just as an FYI- I was in Joann's yesterday and they had thier crop caddy on sale 50% off, so it was $30 rather than $60 normally priced.

Due to our storage space limitations, my cropping stuff is in 3 large totes that I can stack in the corner of a closet when not in use. I drool over the caddies, but just don't have the storage space for things that can't stack. Maybe one day when we have a house.

amtaylor

08-07-2005, 09:00 AM

I have the Crop In Style XXL and LOVE it!
http://store1.yimg.com/I/bevfabriccrafts_1854_19630247

It's very easy to move around since it's on wheels and has tons of space to organize all my stuff :)

lmg159

08-07-2005, 11:04 AM

I have the JoAnn's crop tote and I like it :) Not too big and not too small.

And btw, there is a HUGE JoAnn's sale coming up at the end of August. I *think* their crop tote is going to be $19.99.

PalmBch2002

08-07-2005, 12:25 PM

Emschwar - that's exactly what I was wondering. I'll have to keep an eye out for that tape! Thanks.

Kimberland30

08-07-2005, 03:49 PM

shamocha17 Beautiful album!

cr8zyforaf

08-07-2005, 05:57 PM

shamocha17 - that is an absolutely gorgeous album!!

DiscoDiva

08-07-2005, 06:22 PM

Hobby Lobby coupon - 50% off acid-free stickers!! The coupon is good August 8 - August 13. Go to www.HobbyLobby.com and click on Internet Coupons!!

Mom2Cole

08-07-2005, 09:28 PM

Amber~

I am so glad to hear you love your CIS XXL. I am thinking about getting one, but thought maybe it was too bulky?! I am just in love with all the space!! :D

Smittenk

08-08-2005, 02:08 AM

Thankyou for the tote advice! I will check out those that you have recommended and hopefully get one really soon. :D

amtaylor

08-08-2005, 06:06 AM

Mom2Cole: I don't think it's bulky at all. I keep it on the floor of my guest room closet and roll it all around the house when I need it. I haven't had a problem yet :)

emschwar

08-08-2005, 06:15 AM

I've got the XXL too. It's great! Holds so much!

Just got this in my email - http://www.about-joann-stores.joann.com/keepsakes/

DiscoDiva

08-08-2005, 09:02 AM

For those with a Crop In Style XXL tote: are you able to lift it into your car when you go to a crop? Seriously, I thought about getting one, but when my NaNavigator is full (which it always is), it's hard to get in the card because it weighs so much. I can't imagine lifting a XXL tote. My mom lives on her own and isn't very strong, so she purposely bought 2 of the smaller totes, so she can lift them in and out of the car by herself.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Guess what DH bought me? He came home from Michael's with a bottle of Archival Mist, after I told him I wanted some! Awww.... how sweet! :)

rebeccasmommy

08-08-2005, 12:47 PM

Have to share - this weekend I completed a MAJOR scrapbooking goal. I finally finished the album for my trip to Austria! Woo hoo!! I went to a crop on Friday, stayed until 3 a.m. (it was from 7 p.m.-7 a.m.), and finished the darn thing! On Saturday I finished the journaling and titles and it's finally done!

Kimberland30

08-08-2005, 12:59 PM

Woohoo on completing your album!!!!

Mom2Cole

08-08-2005, 04:59 PM

Congrat's on finishing your album!! That is a major goal!!! You should be so proud!!

I can't wait until I can say that about Cole's 1st year book! :p

Kimberland30

08-09-2005, 07:12 AM

Well I got my order from CM last night, and soon I should be getting the cutting templates that I won on Ebay. I also bought a bunch of fibers so I should be all set. I want to at least do my opening page to get my scrapbook started, but now that I have all this stuff I don't know where to begin. :rolleyes:

My MIL is going to email me pictures from the bridal shower she had for me in NY, as well as pictures from our rehearsal dinner (two events that I don't have pictures of). Once I get those I'll have to make another CD to get prints made. In the meantime I can start working on the pages that I have pictures for, but I'm having such a hard time figuring out what to do.

cat_loverpq

08-09-2005, 07:15 AM

Shamocha17 (aka Lezlie w/ a "z" :) ) ~ That is a beautiful album cover! Thanks so much for sharing! :D I continue to be amazed at everyone's creativity!

MandyMaloo

08-09-2005, 07:34 AM

Hey everyone!

Yesterday I went to Michaels to spend my birthday gift card, and I ended up buying some great stuff! I bought the Generations "Create A Bag" and I adore it!! I have a TON of supplies, and it fit everything!! I'm so pleased! It's on sale right now for $49.95, and there was a 40% coupon in Sunday's paper.

I also bought the Making Memories Silent Setter (the family didn't like the noise of the hammer---go figure :rolleyes: ) Anyway- it's GREAT! I'm really pleased with it! With very little strength it makes the holes in the paper and sets the eyelets!

Anyway, I just wanted to share that with everyone! I really like my new tote, and I've got some great pictures I'm getting developed so I'm sure I'll be working on scrapbooking this week!

Kimberland30

08-09-2005, 07:35 AM

Does anyone know where I can find stickers of a DJ booth, a mixer, or anything like that? DH was a DJ when I met him and would like to find some sort of sticker or cut out dealing with a night club...but I can't find any. They might not even exist. If anyone can help me out I'd really appreciate it!

curlygurl

08-09-2005, 09:59 AM

This place has vinyl car window stickers - but maybe they would work.
http://www.graffitiworx.com/pop-culture-stickers.asp
http://www.graffitiworx.com/images/stickers/CD.gif http://www.graffitiworx.com/images/stickers/DJ.gif

DiscoDiva

08-09-2005, 10:26 AM

cat_loverpq

08-09-2005, 11:32 AM

Some of these are bumper stickers and some are 3"x5", but I didn't look through them all: Cafe Press (http://www.cafepress.com/cp/browse/pp-3_N-1594+1269_Ne-25_bt-2)

Here's a sheet of DJ related stickers: http://www.isitfast.com/dj_stickers.htm

Kimberland30

08-09-2005, 12:18 PM

DiscoDiva...some exist somewhere! :) My BM's made me a scrapbook, and on the page "Kim and Jeff Meet" there is a DJ sticker (guy behind a mixing board with headphones on). My BM can't remember what brand it was, but she bought it at Michaels. I've looked and looked at every scrapbook/sticker/craft store and can't find them. If I run across them, would you like me to pick some up for you? I don't know what they have on them though.

curlygurl and cat_loverpq: Thank you for posting those links. I might have to use something from them if I can't find the other ones. :)

curlygurl

08-09-2005, 01:44 PM

emschwar

08-09-2005, 01:49 PM

I found this great article on organizing all our "scrap": http://www.lifeorganizers.com/home/enjoy-your-scrapbooking-hobby.htm

Also, in terms of organization - would it be possible to have a Master Link on the first entry of all websites that everyone uses regarding scrapbooking? ...or should that be a separate thread. I'm really loving everyone's ideas and sometimes its hard to look through the whole thread to find suggested websites. Just a thought.
I'd be happy to add a list of links to the 1st post. I don't have time right now, and we're going on vacation next week, but if y'all want to compile a list of links for when I get back, I'll be happy to post them.

DiscoDiva

08-09-2005, 02:14 PM

DiscoDiva...some exist somewhere! :) My BM's made me a scrapbook, and on the page "Kim and Jeff Meet" there is a DJ sticker (guy behind a mixing board with headphones on). My BM can't remember what brand it was, but she bought it at Michaels. I've looked and looked at every scrapbook/sticker/craft store and can't find them. If I run across them, would you like me to pick some up for you? I don't know what they have on them though.
No way! I've been to HUGE scrapbook stores, conventions, you name it, and have never seen DJ stickers! Yeah, if you find me some, pick them up (under $8 or so). I'll send you a check. If I find any, I'll let you know.

Kimberland30

08-09-2005, 02:24 PM

I will try torturing her to find out :) She's a dingbat sometimes, she could have very well bought them at ToysRUs, you know? If I find them I'll let you know. :)

MandyMaloo

08-09-2005, 02:57 PM

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d628b3127cce930146809c8d00000016108FZN3DNy4o
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d628b3127cce930147575df200000016108FZN3DNy4oht tp
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d628b3127cce9301475f5dfa00000016108FZN3DNy4o
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d628b3127cce9301474edcdb00000016108FZN3DNy4o

I was home sick today and I got some more scrapbooking done- and I wanted to share with everyone! I bought one of those silent setters and I have been having a lot of fun with it! (I used some silver brads in the corners of the page--I don't know if you can see them or not). Anyway- I had a lot of fun doing them and I just wanted to share :)

rebeccasmommy

08-09-2005, 04:13 PM

Finished the pages for my teacher album today. I ended up with a lot of pics, because this was the first year that kids gave me pictures. Here are all of the pages so far (please excuse blurriness. I'm too lazy to retake today!)

2002-2003, when I taught music:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/dslester/DSC05469.jpg

2003-2004, my first year teaching Language Arts and Reading:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/dslester/DSC05470.jpg

This year. Sorry the first one is so awful! Behind the journaling on the left hand page is where a small pull-out book (which I need to find ribbon for) will be tucked. The pull-out book has the pics from my kids.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/dslester/DSC05464.jpg

Front of the pull-out book:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/dslester/DSC05465.jpg

Inside:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/dslester/DSC05466.jpg

Back:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/dslester/DSC05467.jpg

I just wasn't as motivated to do more with this year's pages. This was a tough year, and I think I just wanted it to be over!

Kimberland30

08-09-2005, 05:56 PM

MandyMaloo and RebeccasMommy: Great pages!!!

DiscoDiva: I talked to my friend. The DJ stickers are ones she made using Clip Art and a sticker maker. She thought I was asking where she got the actual scrapbook from. Sorry for the misinformation!

DiscoDiva

08-09-2005, 07:23 PM

DiscoDiva: I talked to my friend. The DJ stickers are ones she made using Clip Art and a sticker maker. She thought I was asking where she got the actual scrapbook from. Sorry for the misinformation!
Oh well..... my mom has a sticker maker, I can always do the same thing - good idea!

MandyMaloo

08-09-2005, 08:09 PM

Thank you! I worked really hard on those pages, and I had a great time making them! :) :D

udsweetpea

08-09-2005, 11:16 PM

Great pages, girls!

Well, I went to the class at Joann Fabrics on Sunday, and I somewhat enjoyed it. Although I've only been doing in a month or so, I felt more advanced than this "beginner" class. The teacher herself wondered why I was there. I brought my book, and the teacher showed it to everyone and said how beautiful it was :D I was thrilled!

But I was disappointed because they made us by a scrapbooking supplies kit and a toolkit, and we never used any of it in the class. Some of the women did but I wish I would have known I could have brought my own paper and supplies (which I did anyway). But I wasted $60 on the supplies kit (which came with a discolored scrapbook and supplies which weren't my style) and a toolkit filled with bad quality tools. I'm taking them back tomorrow, so here's to hoping I can get a refund or exchange.

Is anyone else in the Orlando area? There's a scrapbooking expo going on at the Gaylord Palms at the end of the month. I'll try to find the flier I got and post more info later if anyone is interested.

Kimberland30

08-10-2005, 05:18 AM

Andrea, great job and kudos for getting the compliments on your book! :) That sucks about having to get the supplies, I hope you can get a refund.

I need to find classes close to home. The scrapbook store near our house is closing, so I'll have to find something else. Figures that when I want to start mine they close the local store. :rolleyes: Well, at least I took advantage of the sales!

What sorts of things did you do at the class?

E'sprincess

08-10-2005, 11:58 AM

Just wanted to POP in and say Hi... I will post some pic's tonight...

~Jenni~

udsweetpea

08-10-2005, 12:23 PM

What sorts of things did you do at the class?

She taught us how to pick colors of pages to go with the pictures, cropping, eyelets and brads (the only thing I didn't know how to do), etc. I didn't pay attention because my corner rounder broke in the middle of class, and I refuse to use the squiggly line scissors to cut pictures. The class was pretty much worthless besides the fact I got tons of compliments ;)

Kimberland30

08-10-2005, 01:24 PM

udsweetpea

08-10-2005, 03:15 PM

I always have a problem trying to find paper that goes nicely with pictures. I love how some people can really put a page together using bright bold colors without drowning out the photo, KWIM?

Funny you said that about the squiggle scissors...I just bought a whole bucket of them. :) I like using them though, just not very often (more for decor rather than cutting a lot of pictures with them).

:)

Yeah, the only reason I refuse to use those scissors is that I can't seem to line them up right and I end up getting frustrated. I'll eventually have to use another cutting technique because I can't just have round corners on every single picture.

I got the full refund on the kits I returned to Joann Fabrics! So I ended up spending it on new stuff! I bought a tool kit with a hammer and eyelet setter (and some other stuff) with my 40% off coupon from the Sunday paper. I also got some stickers (all stickers were 30% off), cutting mat, some embellishments for my upcoming camping trip, and a new book. The new book is pale pink with a chocolate ribbon and polka dots. It was too cute, so I grabbed it up and I'll be saving it for planning a wedding or pregnancy. So, I'm excited and very motivated to scrapbook! Addictive I tell ya! ;)

Kimberland30

08-10-2005, 06:40 PM

I know what you mean about the scissors. It's so hard to keep a straight line, and sometimes they can be difficult to work with. I have two edge cutters coming sometime - hopefully this week - and I can't wait to use them. Actually, I can't wait to stop buying supplies and actually start working on my scrapbook! We're going to be so busy between now and Labor Day that I don't want to get started yet. Plus I still want to get a "couple" things...definately an eyelet setter, vellum, and transparency film. Michaels is having a sale, and there is a 40% coupon for this week. I have to go to Bed Bath and Beyond anyway, so I'll swing by there on Friday - they are right across the street from eachother, how convenient! Then I should be good for a while. I'm still waiting for my cutting templates and fibers to be delivered.

I'll need a binder just to put copies of all the pages I've copied. They are great for ideas when the creative juices come to a stop. :)

DiscoDiva

08-10-2005, 06:47 PM

Question for everyone: what are your five favorite scrapbooking tools? This may help us try new things!

Mine:
1. Creative Memories cutting system - I'm not a die-hard CM person, but this cutting system is, hands down, the best one available.

2. Terrifically Tacky Tape - this is fantastic for adhering very small items such as ribbon, fibers, beads, etc. It is highly adhesive and works great!

3. My trusty X-acto knife (sp?) - I use this all the time, from trimming bits of paper, to cutting fibers, to applying stickers. I don't use tweezers on stickers: I use the knife.

4. Creative Memories markers - I've tried all the rest, and CM markers really do hold up longer without drying out. They are worth the cost.

5. Corner Rounder - mine is Creative Memories, as I do feel their products tend to be very good quality. I use my rounder on pics, mats, you name it.

edited because I have to add one more.... sorry... :o

6. Creative Memories Personal Trimmer - I use this constantly at crops - like 5 times per page!!! It really is a must buy!

Kimberland30

08-10-2005, 06:52 PM

Question for everyone: what are your five favorite scrapbooking tools? This may help us try new things!

Mine:
1. Creative Memories cutting system - I'm not a die-hard CM person, but this cutting system is, hands down, the best one available.

5. Corner Rounder - mine is Creative Memories, as I do feel their products tend to be very good quality. I use my rounder on pics, mats, you name it.

Glad you said that! I am waiting for my cutting system (I bought all the templates at once...OUCH!) and the corner rounders (there is another coming too, I can't remember the design). I'm going to kiss the UPS man when he brings it because I can't wait to get them.

Do you have any of the punches? The kit I'm getting has two, but I'm really thinking about getting the circle and the square ones. I just wonder if that would be a good tool to have or not.

emschwar

08-10-2005, 06:53 PM

Question for everyone: what are your five favorite scrapbooking tools?
1. Perfect Layers from QVC. I use this with every picture. Well, everyone I mat, which is most of them. Can't live without it.

2. Fiskars paper cutter. Not the cheap one, the purple rotary one.

3. Terifically Tacky tape. What DD said!

4. Mrs Grossmans scissors. The brand doesn't matter, but these have nice fine point, so I can cut detail stuff.

5. MM Tweezers. I use these all the time for picking up stickers and putting them in the right place.

DiscoDiva

08-10-2005, 07:00 PM

Emschwar, I was thinking about getting the Cutter Bee scissors, since I'd like some new ones. Have you tried those and found the Mrs. Grossman's scissors to be better? How much do they cost?
Honestly, I've had them for years. I have no idea how much they were. I've never tried the cutter bee ones either. I'm no help!

DiscoDiva

08-10-2005, 08:21 PM

What in the world happend with that last post? I asked emschwar a question and it didn't post. Then she answered me, but it showed up as if I posted it. :confused: I've never seen that before!

rebeccasmommy

08-10-2005, 09:40 PM

My top 5 tools:

1. MY CM personal trimmer. Yeah, what DD said! :)
2. My large square punch. It's great for trimming photos down to a uniform size when I have a lot to put on a page
3. Photo splits. I don't like the tape runners, but I LOVE the photo squares!
4. My 12-inch Fiskars trimmer. I have the $24.99 (from Michael's) one, and it's perfect for me!
5. Any CM tools I have. Seriously, they do rock.

Do you have any of the punches? The kit I'm getting has two, but I'm really thinking about getting the circle and the square ones. I just wonder if that would be a good tool to have or not.
I have all of the CM punches, except for the new small ones. I love them. I don't use them often, but when I want them, they're great. Plus, I've been able to use them for countless projects for my classroom, so it's a double bonus! :)

DiscoDiva

08-10-2005, 10:08 PM

I finished 2 layouts tonight - still working on my cruise scrapbook.

1st layout: all about the famous midnight buffet (I modeled this after a layout I saw in Memory Makers magazine):
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d631b3127cce930ec6ffa85300000016108CYt2Thy3Zq

2nd layout: the menus from our cruise, I made little pockets for each one so you can slip them out and read them:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d631b3127cce930ec608299400000016108CYt2Thy3Zq

I have a 12" Fiskar's trimmer too, and I love it!

lelee17

08-10-2005, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoDiva
Question for everyone: what are your five favorite scrapbooking tools?

Mine are:
1.) My 3M ATG gun - it's a bit bulky but I loooove it! (I also use my hermie as well for smaller jobs)
2.) Cutter Bee Scissors
3.) 12" Fiskars Paper Trimmer (but I think I may upgrade to the Cutterpede soon ;)
4.) MM Instant Setter - this thing is the cooolest! :cool:
http://www.makingmemories.com/images/products/tools/instant_setter/instant_setter_mat_box.jpg

5.) and a good Ole fashioned ruler

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Discodiva - Great job on your LO's! You reminded me of how goood the food is on cruises...heehee! ;)

BethS0103

08-11-2005, 05:13 AM

DD, those layouts are great! I do pockets like that too for my scrapbooks so that people can look at the whole thing rather than just what's not glued to the page. Though thus far, no one who's looked at my scrapbooks has taken anything out of the pockets to look at the stuff inside. :p

MandyMaloo

08-11-2005, 06:29 AM

Ooooh! DiscoDiva- I love those pages! They are beautiful! You guys are really inspiring me to do more work on my layouts!

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I'd have to say my favorite tools are:

1. MM Silent Setter (samocha17 is right--this thing is great!)
2. I LOVE my Cutter Bee Precision Scissors
3. 12'' Fiscars Paper Trimmer
4. My trusty corner rounder :)

DiscoDiva

08-11-2005, 08:59 AM

Thanks for the comments on my layouts. But, I'll have to admit, I spend waaaaay too much time on them. My average pages takes 45 minutes to 1 hour. I was always interested in going into art for a living and I'm an amateur photographer. So, I have a very critical eye when it comes to my work. I have to to have everything 'just right' before I stick it down. In the time I do 6 layouts, my sister will have done 12 or more!

kmmommy

08-11-2005, 09:23 AM

DD - I love those pages too. You're so talented. Plus, it's good to know I'm not the only one who takes a long time on her pages. I'm too much of a perfectionist I think!

DiscoDiva

08-11-2005, 09:35 AM

DD - I love those pages too. You're so talented. Plus, it's good to know I'm not the only one who takes a long time on her pages. I'm too much of a perfectionist I think!
Thanks for the compliments! Funny, but I don't think I'm a perfectionist. I just have a 'vision' of what I want each layout to look like, and I take my time to make it look like that vision. Sound weird??

MandyMaloo - tell me about your Cutter Bee precision scissors. I've been thinking about buying some. Why do you like them so much?

Kimberland30

08-11-2005, 09:38 AM

DiscoDiva - Great pages! I really like the idea of using folders for things. I have a few items (letters and such) that I don't really want to glue to a page, so that tip will come in handy. :)

kmmommy

08-11-2005, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the compliments! Funny, but I don't think I'm a perfectionist. I just have a 'vision' of what I want each layout to look like, and I take my time to make it look like that vision. Sound weird??

Doesn't sound weird at all. I also have a vision, but I take a loooonnnngggg time to make sure things are perfect. I drive myself nuts doing that!

Kimberland30

08-11-2005, 09:46 AM

Doesn't sound weird at all. I also have a vision, but I take a loooonnnngggg time to make sure things are perfect. I drive myself nuts doing that!

I'm totally the same way. I keep trying to picture what our first page is going to look like, figuring what I want to put on it. I want it to be a reflection of what the scrapbook holds (dating, engagement, wedding and honeymoon) so I need to piece it all together to where it looks "perfect" to me...then I can start playing. The other pages shouldn't be that hard because they'll have a common theme, instead of trying to put 4 different ones together.

kmmommy

08-11-2005, 09:50 AM

Kimberland ~ Please post a pic of that page when you figure it out as I'm sure it'll be awesome!

ETA: Thanks for the recs on the MM Instant setter. Ordering it now!

DiscoDiva

08-11-2005, 09:51 AM

DiscoDiva - Great pages! I really like the idea of using folders for things. I have a few items (letters and such) that I don't really want to glue to a page, so that tip will come in handy. :)
For other items, who not use the Photo Mount Corners? I use the clear ones, so you can slip the item in and out, but they still hold the item to the page. This was actually one of the first times I made a pocket for items.

Kimberland30

08-11-2005, 09:51 AM

I sure will! I'm sure when I finally figure it out I'll be posting it EVERYWHERE since I'll be so happy it's finally done! :) LOL

Kimberland30

08-11-2005, 09:54 AM

For other items, who not use the Photo Mount Corners? I use the clear ones, so you can slip the item in and out, but they still hold the item to the page. This was actually one of the first times I made a pocket for items.

That would work on the smaller items. Things like letters would take up too much of the page if I photo mounted it. And something like your "Save the Date", it's a trifold brochure and there really isn't a way to see the entire thing unless I cut it up. Then again...photo squares might work on that though. Hmmmm. :)

DiscoDiva

08-11-2005, 10:09 AM

I photo mount large items up to 8 1/2 by 11. I never thought about folding them up..... I agree that invitations are tougher, but I get two or three of them and use one to show the front, one for the middle, one for the last page. And I place them next to each other so it looks like they are one folded out item. Sometimes it goes across two pages. Make sense?

lmg159

08-11-2005, 10:13 AM

Such great layouts! I have to get my scrapbooking stuff out again soon. (First, I have to finish my sewing projects, but that's another thread ;))

I have a question for you all though... I want to use sand as an accent on a page with just journaling about our beach trip. How would I get it to stick to the page??? I don't want it on the page densely, just to give a little texture here and there. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Kimberland30

08-11-2005, 10:14 AM

See.....when I start really getting into scrapping this will come second nature right? I never even THOUGHT about using 3 (or 6 if there is wording on the back....like our STD's have). Thanks so much!

MandyMaloo

08-11-2005, 01:42 PM

DiscoDiva- I am in LOVE with my precision scissors! They're very sharp- and they do some GREAT detail work--perfect for cutting out letters, embellishments, etc. I think I got mine from Target for like $9.99 as one of my very first scrapbooking tools. I swear, those scissors are the best! I would highly recommend them!

I've got to say- your pages are simply amazing! Do you get inspired by a magazine or books? I'd love some of the resources you like just so I can get an idea of what other options I have :)

Oh and DEFINATLY go with that Silent Setter :) Another great tool that is certainly worth the $25.00. It also embosses! How cool is that?!

Kimberland30

08-11-2005, 01:48 PM

DH is working late tonight, I might sneak over to Michaels and see if they have that silent setter. I found one on Ebay for $18.99 ($4.00 s/h), but I have that 40% off coupon.

MandyMaloo

08-11-2005, 01:58 PM

Oooh! Yay! I know you wont regret it!! Make sure you check out all the neet eyelets and brads they have now! I've gotton the "brad bug" and I keep buying them!! :eek:

Kimberland30

08-11-2005, 02:09 PM

I got one set from Target...they are the pastel eyelets. I have a few charms, but that's about it for the metal embellishments. Bet you $5 that my DD won't want to come shopping with me tonight...she claims I take FOREVER at Michaels! Huh?? :rolleyes: :D

MandyMaloo

08-11-2005, 02:52 PM

I can relate--my FI HATES going craft shopping with me...I take forever!

islandgirlsj

08-11-2005, 03:24 PM

I took a personal (okay I called in sick) day off today, and decided to do a couple more pages in my sisters scrapbook. Although I'm rather anoyed that she has not sent more pictures as she was supposed to! :cool: I'm afraid she is going to send them, and then this book will appear out of order.
BUT... I was bored, and had some pictures to work with...

So. Here ya go. :D

Remember I'm the one who has to leave space for my sister to journal in, so the pages seem rather plain right now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/islandgirlsj/Scrapbooking/expressyourself.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/islandgirlsj/Scrapbooking/preciouslove.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/islandgirlsj/Scrapbooking/facesofjake.gif

The colors are actually a little more colorful IRL...

I'm thinking I need to add something to the 1st page posted, like under the "express yourself". Hmmm....
What do you all think?

islandgirlsj

08-11-2005, 04:13 PM

Okay, after seeing that page, I HAD to redo it! :rolleyes: :p

I think this is better.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/islandgirlsj/Scrapbooking/expressyourselfrevised.gif
:D

DiscoDiva

08-11-2005, 04:29 PM

I've got to say- your pages are simply amazing! Do you get inspired by a magazine or books? I'd love some of the resources you like just so I can get an idea of what other options I have
Thanks! I look at/subscribe to Making Memories magazine for ideas, but I also look at other mags when I'm in the check out line. I also look at the ads in magazines for inspiration. It's taken me time to figure out what my personal style is, and I think I finally have it down now.

Islandgirlsj: those pages are so nice! I really like the uncluttered elegance. And I love his little glasses - is that too cute or what?

Jen1098

08-11-2005, 04:53 PM

I've been lurking along and I must say islandgirlsj I love the book you're making for your sister!! Hope you don't mind if I "borrow" a couple of ideas.

After seeing everyone's layouts there is no way I'm going to post mine.

You guys have all inspired me though to keepn plugging away at ds's album.

DiscoDiva

08-11-2005, 05:50 PM

Should we make a thread called "Post your scrapbook layouts here!" so we can all look there? Or, is it better to keep them a part of this thread?

......just wondering......

udsweetpea

08-11-2005, 06:25 PM

Should we make a thread called "Post your scrapbook layouts here!" so we can all look there? Or, is it better to keep them a part of this thread?

......just wondering......

I think that's a great idea!

emschwar

08-11-2005, 06:29 PM

Should we make a thread called "Post your scrapbook layouts here!" so we can all look there? Or, is it better to keep them a part of this thread?

......just wondering......
me too

kmmommy

08-11-2005, 07:36 PM

I'd like to see a thread that's just for pics of pages. It would be nice to have another online place to look for ideas.

Kimberland30

08-11-2005, 07:52 PM

Islandgirl - Love your pages! And your nephew is just too cute!

Discodiva - I think a thread just for layouts is a good idea too. :)

When I got home tonight, I had both boxes from the stuff I won on Ebay. I was so excited to unwrap everything, it was just like Christmas!

I went to Michaels and bought more stuff. They had the Making Memories eyelet setter, so I got that at 40% off. I also got refill pages and more photo boxes...I use the boxes for all my embellishments, scissors, adhesives, etc. and have already used the 5 I've got. I also bought more eyelets but in metal (gold, silver and black I think). I also got some vellum and vellum tape.

Now that I think I have an idea about what to do for our first page, my freakin printer decides it doesn't want to work. WHY??? WHYYYY??