Scrapbookers? [Archive] - Page 3

Jen1098

08-17-2005, 06:37 AM

Aww Leslie he's adorable.

Don't worry my ds can't pick his own sports teams. Ironcially it's the Red Sox. We even had a onsie made saying Yankees Suck. Nick huh.

The other night I worked on mine and Dh's album. I was so behind. I finally finished doing the layout from our anniversary trip two years ago. :eek: Took me two hours mainly b/c I was watching The Notebook while doing it.
I did organize my pictures for that album and that took forever.

MandyMaloo

08-17-2005, 08:16 AM

Awwww!! What a cutie!!! I totally understand about not wanting him "out there", but thank you for giving us a peek ;)

Yeah--I know my kids are going to be doomed. Packers stuff all over :rolleyes: --I can see it now! Eeeek!

Yeah, I think I am going to try to get some scrapping done this weekend. We were going to go to the beach, but with the storm surge, I think I'll play it safe and stay home ;). Gives me a chance to get some more progress done! I am thinking about going ahead and starting the "wedding album" since I have a ton of pictures of my and my BM's trying stuff one, etc. I'll just make a seperate one for the actual wedding. Man, this is getting expensive!!

DiscoDiva

08-17-2005, 08:35 AM

I'm going to an all day crop Saturday, from 10 - 10! Unfortunately, I have to leave by 2:00 because I have a wedding that night. I can't wait to crop because I'm starting a new album - my sister's wedding.

Vorian's_Leronica

08-17-2005, 09:04 AM

my friend scrapbooks and she swears its easy so I've decided to give it a try soon, I have tons of pics of the kids I'd like to organize.
I just have no idea where to start really.

al'sgirl

08-17-2005, 09:05 AM

I'm scheduling in a scrapbooking day for myself on Saturday!

Tonight I'm going to get all organized, then hopefully I'll be able to finish off our courtship album.

DiscoDiva ... yay for starting a new album! Do you have a lot of ideas in your head trying to get out? :)

DiscoDiva

08-17-2005, 09:13 AM

DiscoDiva ... yay for starting a new album! Do you have a lot of ideas in your head trying to get out? :)
Of course! I already layed out all the pics and figured out which pics go on which page. Then, I bought the paper, stickers, and embellishments. Now I need to sit down and start putting things down. (of course, I'll still spend an hour on each layout because I'm picky and I like to do some fancy ribbon embellishments, etc.) I'm ready for some serious cropping!

al'sgirl

08-17-2005, 09:16 AM

DiscoDiva

08-17-2005, 09:42 AM

I do the same thing too. I have my next album (wedding planning) almost all layed out and pics printed and even journaling completed for some of them already!

And, like you, I spend a very long time completing each layout. One of my friends thinks I'm *way to picky.
My mom and sister both think I spend too much time on my pages, yet whenever I finish one they both say, "Wow, that looks like it belongs in a scrapbooking magazine!" So, I guess my hard work pays off. :p

MandyMaloo

08-17-2005, 01:53 PM

Vorian's_Leronica- no need to be nervous! Scrapbooking is a great way to relieve stress and you have something wonderful to pass down to kids, give as gifts, or just something to look back and remember some great times you've had!

I'd say first, start with what kind of album you'd like to make. It makes it easier when there is a "theme" (ie: kids, wedding, engagement, etc.) but it's not needed. Then get a basic pack of paper (depends on what size you're looking to make- I use 12x12 paper--it's the largest). Arrange your pictures on the paper. Think if there's any captions or "journaling" you'd like to put with the pictures. If you like the way it looks, glue it down, and PRESTO! Your first page is done!! :)

Start simple! My first book was crazy becuase I embellished so much.

Good luck!! And if you have any questions--just ask one of us!! :) :) :)

DiscoDiva

08-17-2005, 03:58 PM

Start simple! My first book was crazy becuase I embellished so much.
I think we all did that with our first album! I went a little crazy with the stickers. :o Now I prefer a simpler, more elegant look.

MandyMaloo

08-20-2005, 08:44 AM

Hey ladies!

I'm going to be scraping today--and just wanted to drop by and say "Happy Scrapping!" I know a bunch of you had mentioned getting a lot done today- so good luck, and post your new pages on the layouts thread.

Hope everyone has a good day!! :D

udsweetpea

08-21-2005, 03:11 PM

Did anyone check out JoAnn's flyer in the Sunday paper today? I accidentally threw it out after cutting out the 40% coupon, but I saw they had some GREAT sales this week!

wagsgirl

08-21-2005, 04:57 PM

I'll have to look in my local paper for that coupon!!

I have some stickers I wanna get rid of and thought maybe I'd see if any of you girls want them first. .25 each. I'll mail them for free ;) Thought I'd post here before the classifieds.

stickers (http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8IZMW7hw0aMOW)

*crossing fingers that worked*

Edited to add that the bee/ladybug frame is one frame. It's reversible...Email me at wagsgirl96@yahoo.com if you're interested.

al'sgirl

08-22-2005, 09:05 AM

I had a good scrapping morning on Saturday! I got 6 pages done and one more almost laid out. I'm so close to having our courtship album finished!!!

Of course, I forgot to take some pictures of the pages, so I'll post them later this week. :)

cat_loverpq

08-22-2005, 10:54 AM

Joann's has 12x12 and 8.5x11 paper on sale this week -- 5 for $1 (normally $.59 each). They also had 40-50% off embellishments and a 40% off coupon in their circular on Sunday. :D

Michael's has 12x12 paper on sale -- 4 for $1 (normally $.59 each also). They also had a 40% off coupon in their circular Sunday. :D

Can you tell I've been shopping? ;)

Kimberland30

08-22-2005, 12:13 PM

I was laid off last week, so I should have PLENTY of time to do a few more pages, right? :) I'm spring/summer cleaning and getting caught up on all my home projects (reorganizing CD's, going through a million magazines and catalogs, etc). If I hurry I might be able to get a few pages done before our vacation next week. There will be 21 people at the beach house so I don't dare take anything with me. Oy vey. :)

MandyMaloo

08-28-2005, 07:34 PM

Hey Ladies!

Just wanted to see if anyone has gotton around to getting more scrapbooking done. I havn't really had the chance (WAY too much wedding drama this past week, but luckily, it's all passed and this coming weekend should prove to be quite productive :)

I DID however, make it out to Michaels on the Scrapbooking Day they had this Sat. I got some great card stock, and all the embellishments were on sale. I'll be heading out to AC Moore this Monday to go get some more embellishments and maybe the Cutter Bee Bugs things. I'm happy! I'm going to be getting some more stuff done this weekend, so hopefully I'll have more to show you ladies next weekend!

Hope everyone is doing well--havn't seen anyone around here in quite some time! Byee!!

mrsdrummer

08-30-2005, 01:18 PM

mrstim

08-30-2005, 08:42 PM

I must admit I've been an avid lurker here! You all are just SO wonderfully talented!One quick question - I would LOVE to begin scrapbooking, I've done it once or twice before for a day or two, but that's all. Here's my question: I can only afford about $25.00 every other week for supplies and want to know just what I should buy to start.

Thanks!
Amy

kmmommy

08-30-2005, 09:00 PM

Amy ~ Welcome! Start out by buying some papers, cardstock, adhesives and good scissors. You can often find the embellishments on ebay for a good price, but it may be about the same as your local stores. Shop around when you can!

DiscoDiva

08-30-2005, 09:33 PM

Mrstim, check out the thread here:

http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=155168#post155168

MandyMaloo

09-01-2005, 06:59 AM

Yay!! I was worried everyone disappeared from this thread!

mrsdrummer- Ooooh! I love scrap parties! I know at all the parties that I have been to, I really enjoy the parties where they are plenty of tools out for everyone to use. I love getting to try out new tools and see if it's something worth getting for myself. Also, I would get some fun music for the background (not too loud) and some younger finger foods! I know some yummy sandwiches always get my creative juices flowing! Good luck on your party- and let us know how it goes!

mrstim- welcome! I have made myself a budget of about the same for my scrapbooking materials. Some things can be rather pricey, so make sure you check around for coupons or sales before you buy! (AC Moore has coupons in the mail flyers, and Michaels-at least out here in Raleigh- are also coming in the mail now. They are usually between 40-50% off!!). I agree- start out with some nice cardstock in colors you like, some good scissors, and some ACID FREE adhesive. You'll be able to add embellishments as you like in the future (you can always add on), but make sure you don't go crazy. My first pages are REALLY busy, so remember to start simple and focus on the pictures! Good luck--and remember to post your pages over on the layout thread as soon as you get them done! (I would also go over there for some great ideas!). Good luck--and come back here often!!! :) :)

I did some scrapping yesterday since I am home sick-I'll see if I can take some pics and post them over on the layouts page. Nice seeing you ladies again!! :)

DiscoDiva

09-01-2005, 09:06 AM

I'm hosting a scrapbooking night at my house on the 24th of September. I'm nervous as this will be my first "party" in my new house. What makes y'all comfortable at these kinds of functions. Oy what have I gotten myself into. hahahahaha
Very light easy listening background music and lots of finger foods. But, no food that is gooey, greasy or sticky. You want things like carrots, pretzels, etc. Plus, soft drinks (provided they do NOT drink them at their scrapping table!) Also, tape a little trash bag on the edge of the table at every person's place. My consultant uses a brown lunch bag. If you want to make it a lot of fun, have a few door prizes!

roxanna

09-01-2005, 06:10 PM

I started scrapbooking around a month ago and I tell you, I love it :) I am doing an album for my parents of my hubby and I... it is almost done... hehe

I will have to go back through and read this thread later... I am actually gonna go scrapbook right now :D Yay! HAHA

MandyMaloo

09-02-2005, 07:21 AM

Roxanna- welcome! So glad you're enjoying scrapping! I really love it too! I've been scrapping for about 2 years now, and I am getting all my friends hooked ;)

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up! The Michaels Flyer this week has 2 coupons! One is for 50% off on Labor Day, and the other is 40% off for the rest of the week! 2 COUPONS IN ONE! It's like a dream come true for me ;). Anyway- the AC Moore ad this week also has 40% any item, and today is payday--so I guess we all know where I'm going to be tonight! ;) Just letting everyone know--it definatly worth tracking down these ads this week!

udsweetpea

09-02-2005, 07:32 AM

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up! The Michaels Flyer this week has 2 coupons! One is for 50% off on Labor Day, and the other is 40% off for the rest of the week! 2 COUPONS IN ONE! It's like a dream come true for me ;). Anyway- the AC Moore ad this week also has 40% any item, and today is payday--so I guess we all know where I'm going to be tonight! ;) Just letting everyone know--it definatly worth tracking down these ads this week!

Doesn't JoAnn's take other stores' coupons? We don't have a Michael's near by, so maybe I could use those coupons at JoAnn's! Or maybe I should stop the spending so much ;) I haven't scrapbooked for weeks. Just haven't found the motivation. Do you ladies go through dry spells too?

lmg159

09-02-2005, 11:22 AM

Doesn't JoAnn's take other stores' coupons? We don't have a Michael's near by, so maybe I could use those coupons at JoAnn's!
Yep, JoAnn will take coupons from Michael's or ACMoore! And there are JoAnn coupons good for this week too, so look them up online. You can make a killing!

MandyMaloo

09-04-2005, 02:34 PM

Yeah I seem to rotate. I either get really caught up in my scrapbooking, or I get really caught up in my wedding planning. I can never really seem to balance the two. But since I have plenty of wedding stuff taken care of now- I'm getting back to my Washington DC book.

I'm heading to a sale tonight at AC Moore since they hare having a 25% off total purchase sale tonight! I'm going to be picking up plenty of wedding stuff, but I'll "skim" :rolleyes: the scrapping aisle, and if stuff "happens" to fall into my basket, I wouldn't be upset :). Hope everyone is able to get some stuff done tonight!!

jeeplover

09-05-2005, 09:43 AM

Oh I haven't bought any scrapbooking supplies in so long you are making me want to go to AC Moore! I think I will go look in our Sunday paper to see what coupons and sales they are having!

roxanna

09-05-2005, 10:46 AM

I got me the petite Cropper last night at Micheals! I still have tons of room for stuff.. :) Best part is I had that 50% off coupon :)

MandyMaloo

09-05-2005, 05:38 PM

Arn't the scrapping bags terrific?! I love mine--I still have a ton of room for all of my tools!

My mother and I went to AC Moore's midnight madness sale last night where everything is 25% off--and I didn't buy a single scrapbooking thing! :( I spent all my money on wedding stuff :(. I'm going to be checking out JoAnn this week though becuase I checked them out online and they have one of the albums I've been looking for!

Anyway- hope everyone had a terrific Labor Day---back to the old grind tomorrow!! :rolleyes:

roxanna

09-06-2005, 07:52 PM

Yep, :) I am so much more organized now... before I got it I had stuff in plastic grocery bags... LOL

Kimberland30

09-12-2005, 03:10 AM

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to share this site Scrapnfonts (http://www.scrapnfonts.com/) in case you haven't heard of it. It was advertized in October's "Creating Keepsakes" magazine.

I'm always on the look out for fonts, and this site has all the ones that CK uses in their CD's. They are $2.99 each, but worth it if you are looking for that "perfect font". :)

I've been unemployed for the last 3 weeks, and you'd think I'd have time to start working on pages...but unfortunately I've been doing fall cleaning and running around so much that I haven't had time. I also haven't been in the mood to be creative, as bad as that sounds. :(

tgr68

09-12-2005, 02:10 PM

Subscribing!

DiscoDiva

09-12-2005, 05:12 PM

I haven't been able to scrapbook in over a month because of the hurricane. I hope I'll soon be able to relax and get in some good croppin' time!

Aug2002Bride

09-14-2005, 10:41 AM

For all you digital scrapbookers...

How do you print your 12x12 layouts when you are done with them?

dal

09-15-2005, 07:56 AM

Oops, posted this in the wrong thread initially.

Hi Ladies! I used to follow the scrapbook thread over on WC. I am still working on my first scrapbook (for my first daughter) which I would love to finish one of these days b/c now I have a second daughter and would like to get started on one for her too.

I have such a dumb question for all of you experiences scrapbookers out there:

The album I am using for my daughter is top loading so I am using cardstock as the base paper and then inserting it into the page protector. But now that I am looking for an album for my other daughter I am getting confused. I found a beautiful album but the pages were these thick yellowish sheets and there were no page protectors or anything. So are those think yellowish sheets supposed to work as the base sheet or would I still use something else and just use those in between my pages?

Am I making any sense?

Thanks so much. I know, silly question.

Kellijo14

09-15-2005, 01:29 PM

Does anyone here scan or back up their finished scrapbook pages? How do you do it? (Any good links?) I was looking for a scanner that would scan 12" pages (all my scrapbooks are 12x12s) but the cheapest one I could find was over $1,000. Do any of the scrapbooking stores have places you can scan and save in digital format to back up?

I certainly do not want to lose all my memories by accident or something. It means too much to me to only have one copy.

Aug2002Bride

09-15-2005, 04:10 PM

elli

How do you print out your 12x12 digital layouts?

Kellijo14

09-15-2005, 05:16 PM

How do you print out your 12x12 digital layouts?
I've been looking for printers and scanners for a while. I found some printers that will print 13" wide from Epson.
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 - $399.99 (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=28907797)

Epson Stylus Photo R2400 - $849.99 (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=53540920)

I haven't used any of these two printers specifically, but I buy all Epson printers for my campus because they are very high quality. I actually have a Stylus Photo that I love.

Aug2002Bride

09-15-2005, 05:22 PM

Ive heard that you can save them on a disk and then get them printed at like costco or somewhere like that...Anyone know about this or have experience doing it.

emschwar

09-15-2005, 05:27 PM

I don't know about costco. I know our local scrapbooking store has 12" copiers and printers.

DiscoDiva

09-17-2005, 10:24 AM

What do you ladies do with newspaper photos and clippings? I have the acid neutralizing spray, but then what? Do you just spray the front of each and adhere it to the page?

emschwar

09-17-2005, 10:27 AM

I spray the front and back with archival mist and then adhere it.

~Kelly~

09-17-2005, 11:21 AM

Hi...

I just started scrapping a week ago. My DD is 6 months old and I just started her first year. I have only done 3 pages so far, but I am excited to follow this thread to get some great ideas.

DiscoDiva

09-17-2005, 12:48 PM

I spray the front and back with archival mist and then adhere it.
You haven't had any type of problems with the paper falling apart or fading (even with the mist)?

tgr68

09-19-2005, 11:09 AM

Posteed this over in the beginners scrapbook thread. Thought I'd post it here too.

Where can I find pg protectors for an oddly shaped spiral album that I picked up on sale?

TIA!

December27JJB

09-20-2005, 08:34 AM

Subscribing. Its been so long (about 3 years) since I made a scrapbook. I still have all the paper, scissors, paper punches, embellishments, etc. Now that I have a baby and I am not working, I can scrap again!

I think I am going to make a scrapbook for my mom and for MIL for Xmas. I dont think I will be doing a 12x12 book. I still need to find a book before I order any pictures. Has anyone used Kolo scrapbooks? Where can you find them? TIA

cat_loverpq

09-20-2005, 11:34 AM

I'm going to see if this works. I got some coupons in my email from Joann's, good for this Saturday only...

ETA: ok, the coupon isn't cooperating...let me see if I can try another way...

Alright, try this link and see if you can get the coupons there. Let me know if it doesn't work for you guys...

http://www.joann-mail.com/J0309k3w/coupons_only.html?r=0508449253

Also, at Joann.com (www.joann.com) it says that all Making Memories products are 30% off. And under the link "This Week's Sales (http://www.joann.com/shop/promotion/sales_listing_home.jhtml)" it lists lots of scrapbook items...rubber stamps, albums, and embellishments are all on sale. :)

mrsdrummer

09-23-2005, 10:21 AM

My scrapbook party is this saturday. I'm going to set my computer up in the living room so people can do computer journeling if they want. I'm going to do a sandwhich buffet, and just have some chips and dip. I'm also gonna have some drinks (probably just beer and some of those watermellon bacardi things, and of course soda and water). Does that all sound good. I'm also going to have a tool station, or would it be better to have the tools on the big table? I just don't know. Any other things that would make it more "organized" or better functioning? Oh yeah and I'm also going to have a few Memory Makers magazines out so people can look through those as well.

FallBlanch

09-23-2005, 10:44 AM

Hi, I'm new to these boards but I love the scrapbook... I quickly scanned all 50ish pages of this post and the work that you have done is beautiful. I was so excited to see a scrapbooking page. For christmas gift I'm making all the parent's albums. I've got a lot of work to do but I've been having fun buying all the little embellishments to go with them. When my DH asks I just say that it's stuff for Christmas *sneaky*. I'm sure that I'll be back soon... BTW Mrsdrummer... your scrapbooking party sounds great... I love to crop with other people

Aug2002Bride

09-23-2005, 05:30 PM

Mrs Drummer

I think your party sounds like lots of fun! I would of never thought to do all that stuff if I was having it! GREAT IDEAS!!!!

Adam's Pi

09-26-2005, 06:42 AM

MIL gave me some paper rafia for scrapping.....what do I do with it? :o TIA.

mrsdrummer

09-26-2005, 03:41 PM

Party was a blast I got lots of pages done and even have a couple scrapbooking virgins that are virgins no longer.

DiscoDiva

09-26-2005, 04:17 PM

I thought y'all would enjoy this story. DH and I evacuated for Hurricane Rita, and my mom went with us. Here were our rules for what to bring (based on what would fit in the car and trailer):
1. Hurricane emergency provisions
2. One suitcase per person
3. All scrapbooks :D (but no scrapbooking materials such as paper or stickers)

sunshineab622

09-26-2005, 07:57 PM

Discodiva: scrapbooks are very important - I would haven taken mine also. I hope your ok. Did your house have any damage or flooding?

DiscoDiva

09-26-2005, 08:26 PM

Discodiva: scrapbooks are very important - I would haven taken mine also. I hope your ok. Did your house have any damage or flooding?
I'm fine, my family is fine, DH's family is fine. No major damage to my home outside of the fence that got blown down and another gate that was ripped of the hinges. (heck, they were so old they needed replacing anyway). No flooding at all. DH's sister lives on Galveston in a beach house and she didn't have any flooding!

If you're curious, go the the Tropical Storm Rita thread and read all about some of us CC members who evacuated due to the storm as well as some of our stories. It's here:
http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=6964

sunshineab622

09-27-2005, 06:57 AM

wow you & your family are very lucky - glad to hear your ok

FallBlanch

09-27-2005, 07:07 AM

I'm so glad that you and your family are fine with little damage. I have family who live in New Orleans (well not currently) and they have a hurricane chest that always leaves with them and in it are all their pictures... you just can't replace those things.

DiscoDiva

09-27-2005, 07:26 AM

You know something funny? Before the hurricane even hit, my sister and I were making jokes about the pics we were taking and how they'd be great for our Hurricane Rita scrapbooks! :D Her DH said, "You aren't seriously going to make a scrapbook out of this are you?" And we just looked at him like, "duh! What a dumb question!!"

tgr68

09-27-2005, 08:30 AM

DiscoDiva

09-27-2005, 09:09 AM

DiscoDiva~Glad you and your family are okay! LOL about making Rita scrapbooks. I was actually thinking as I read your post about taking your other books with you that you should take a pic of it and put it in a hurricane book!! LOL.
Silly girl - of course I took pictures of the scrapbooks going with us! :D .....and pics of the packed car...... and of the traffic jams..... and of our 'room' at the place we stayed..... and of the people in the house..... and of the storm approaching..... and of our walks around the neighborhood as we got stir crazy from being cooped up..... and of us sitting around playing games....... and of us driving home...... and of us at home..... and our area after the storm...... and...... and..... :D

tgr68

09-27-2005, 09:39 AM

Lol!

Sunshine

09-28-2005, 03:23 PM

subscribing :D

I have never scrapbooked before and need ideas for my wedding book:D I am so excited to get started!
This has been a great thread to read through:D Cant wait to learn more!

red_canuck

09-29-2005, 05:55 AM

hi ladies!! Just posting to let you know i am joining up! i loved the layouts everyone psoted in the other thread, and i can't wait to post more of my own!

Amanda

FallBlanch

09-30-2005, 07:10 AM

I ordered tons of little embellishments for the parent's albums that I'm making for christmas and I got to the Post Office yestarday and had two big boxes filled with Scrapbooking stuff!!!! I can't wait for work to be over so I can organize it all. :D

DiscoDiva

09-30-2005, 08:18 AM

Aug2002Bride

09-30-2005, 12:22 PM

What scrapbooking websites do you gals order from? Ive never ordered anything online for scrapbooking but my LSS doesnt have some things Ive seen that I want so I was thinking about finding it online. ANy recommendations?

kirstyjoanne

09-30-2005, 05:04 PM

DiscoDiva

09-30-2005, 05:35 PM

Although I'm more into cardmaking, scrapbooking on a smaller scale, I have a question you girls might be able to help me with.

I need suggestions on very stong, permanent glue or double-sided tape - whichever is better. While I'm making these cards to start my business, some of the cards are not staying glued (I've been trying different types of glue). So I could really use help on finding a heavy duty adhesive.

Thanks!
First, stay away from any type of spray mount glue or glue stick. Those never seem to last. Use scrapbooking photo adhesive stickers (you know, the little sticky squares), or use Terrifically Tacky Tape - that stuff as AMAZING!!!!! While the TTT is a little more expensive, it works fantastic.

FallBlanch

10-01-2005, 06:09 PM

DiscoDiva~It was like Christmas.... I even forgot some of the things that I ordered. I got everything organized so when I go to the crop on Saturday I'll be all set.

Aug2000Bride~This is the first time that I've ordered scrapbooking stuff off the computer. I got things from JoAnne and Oriental Trading Company. Most of what I bought was embellishment/stickers. I always get my paper from CM.

I'm slightly worried about my sanity.... I've actually been having scrapbooking dreams. I've come up with like 4 layout I want to try..... but I'm out of adhesive squares.... somehow I must make it until Saturday!

Aug2002Bride

10-01-2005, 08:18 PM

Do you gals coordinate your papers to each other on every side by side page in your albums?

For example...I have a red page on the left side (one pager) ...would you coordinate the paper for the next layout (one pager) on the right? Or do you not even think about that?

roxanna

10-03-2005, 07:34 AM

emschwar

10-03-2005, 07:46 AM

FallBlanch

10-03-2005, 08:13 AM

I'm looking for a place that I can buy letters and numbers.... either in a pack or individually that slide onto ribbon. I've bought several packets of words already done but I want to make some of my own.

tgr68

10-03-2005, 09:12 AM

Okay, this might be a silly question, but I've got to ask!

When you use background paper, do you adhere it directly to your basic white scrapbook pages, or do you mount everything on the background paper, slip it into a proctective sheet, and then add that as a seperate page? I hope that made sense.

al'sgirl

10-03-2005, 09:20 AM

tgr68 ... When I use a full backgroud sheet, I adhere it onto the basic scrapbook page. I thought it would add just a little more stability and durability since most background patterned paper I've used isn't as thick as the basic page. I guess if I used a card-stock thickness for background, I wouldn't need the basic white page. Hope that helps! :)

wagsgirl

10-03-2005, 09:33 AM

Coordinating the two sides-Most of my layouts are 2 pagers, so they automatically go together, same paper, etc. If I do do a 1 page layout, I try to coordinate them, but for me, it's not the end of the world if they don't.

Background-I always adhere my pics, embellishments, etc to the background paper I'm using, then take the basic page in the book out and put the page in. I then use the basic page for another layout or mats or something...

DiscoDiva

10-03-2005, 05:15 PM

Coordinating the two sides-My layouts are usually 2+ pages, and all pages within that layout have the same or very similar background paper, as well as the same or coordinating embellishments. I want people to know, while they are flipping pages, that they are still looking at pics of the same event. If I do a 1 page layout, I do not coordinate it with the opposite page. I feel like if I did do that, the it would look like the layouts are the same subject, which they aren't.

Background- (exactly what wag'sgirl said): "I always adhere my pics, embellishments, etc to the background paper I'm using, then take the basic page in the book out and put the page in. I then use the basic page for another layout or mats or something... "

Wagsgirl, it sounds like we have a very similar scrapbooking style!

Roxygirl

10-03-2005, 07:23 PM

Okay everyone, I'm having trouble starting the opening page of our wedding album. I have 1 picture (our engagement pic) to put on the page. Show me your first page or some ideas please!!!!!

DiscoDiva

10-03-2005, 07:37 PM

I have our e-pic in the center, with a smaller childhood pic of each to the side. At the top it says "DiscoDiva and DiscoDude" and under that it says, "Our Story."

MandyMaloo

10-04-2005, 12:11 PM

Wagsgirl and DiscoDiva...you girls are awesome! Sounds like we all scrapbook in the same way!

Af far as a page for an e-pic...I took a really nice deep red color and put the pic in the middle and just simply put on top "Our Story" and then on the bottom in smaller type I put our names and date.

Our epics are mostly all black and white and we love it. I thought the nice deep paper would be the color, but the picture should really be the center of attention.

Good luck and post your page on the layouts thread!! :)

tgr68

10-04-2005, 07:38 PM

Thanks girls! I was thinking of just using the background paper as the page itself, but I was unsure of the stability. I guess if so many scrappers do this, it holds up rather well!

DiscoDiva

10-04-2005, 08:28 PM

Thanks girls! I was thinking of just using the background paper as the page itself, but I was unsure of the stability. I guess if so many scrappers do this, it holds up rather well!
Also, it will have pics on it, making it thicker in places. And, there will be another paper behind it (the layout on the back side of the sleeve). So, there will be plenty to bulk up the papers and keep them in plac.

PalmBch2002

10-05-2005, 06:53 AM

tgr68 - Just a thought...sometimes if I have pages that are on thin paper and even after I have put them in the sleeve with the other page they seem to be too thin, I will take a piece of thick cardstock paper (like the kind that comes in the album when you buy it) and I will just stick a sheet in between the thin pages. Make sense? That way it ads a bit of bulk to keep things in place.

Coordinating the two sides - just wanted to add my two cents to this topic while I was here. I always coordinate. Even if I don't have enough pictures I jazz it up a bit with stickers, ribbons or embellishments to give it something. But I just have a "thing" with coordinating! :)

tgr68

10-05-2005, 08:06 AM

Great idea, Palmbch!!

Sunshine

10-05-2005, 11:59 AM

I just have a question....
What type of adhesive will be the best to attach my photos to the pages....as well, what should I use to attach newspaper clippings? Is these something special I need to know about adding newspaper?

TIA:D

MandyMaloo

10-05-2005, 12:49 PM

Now, I'm not positive about adding newsprint, but for attaching pitures, try either adhesive squares or the adhesives from a craft store. Stay away from lquid glues (they always seem to dry all crinkly) and the craft sprays.

I've actually had pretty good luck with both double sided tape and the acid free school glue sticks (I think tape is acid free anyway...right?)

Good luck!! :)

tgr68

10-05-2005, 03:29 PM

I haved used double stick tape or the photo corners for most of the scrapbooks I've done.

I have read somewhere on here, how to handle the newspaper, but I can't remember where. I've never worked with it myself!

kcgray

10-05-2005, 03:39 PM

I see there is a quite a few pages for me to go back and catch up on. I have been scrapping off and on for 2 years now and more frequently this past year. I love it, its one of my passions. Great to see a thread dedicated to the craft.

Trina

NicoleWisconsin

10-09-2005, 08:35 AM

Another scrapbooker, albeit a new one.

What do you guys do when you have text on tags and things like that - are they rub ons or do you print directly on the tags?

If so, how?

Thanks!

vjel

10-14-2005, 08:24 PM

Kellijo14

10-14-2005, 08:47 PM

I bought this tool after reading all the rave reviews about it on this thread. I love it! I just wish it was a little quieter but whatever, can't have everything! ;) Anyway, my question is when you use the hole punch head, do you get cardstock/paper build up in the hole? If so, how do you get it out?!? I'm having this issue and tried to get the paper out but not having much luck. Just wondering what every one else is doing. TIA!

I have this problem too. I do two things. 1) I used a straightened out thick paper clip to pick out what I can. 2) DH has a small drill bit that fits inside the hold punch head and screws it in. (The drill bit is significantly smaller than the hole punch head so we don't have to worry about affecting how it will punch). The paper holes seem to get wrapped around the drill bit and pull out. After two or three swipes, it's clean and ready to go again. We were running into this a lot when we were working on our wedding programs. DH actually came up with the idea and it worked very well!

DiscoDiva

10-14-2005, 08:47 PM

What do you guys do when you have text on tags and things like that - are they rub ons or do you print directly on the tags?

I use stickers, rub ons, write directly on them, or print on the printer then cut the cardstock into a tag shape. It all depends on the layout.

NicoleWisconsin

10-15-2005, 09:08 AM

I need to think outside the box. I only bought pre-made tags, didn't think about making my own... so I was confused. I couldn't fathom how you'd get a printer to print properly on a tag. Now I get it!

tgr68

10-15-2005, 04:47 PM

Just checked out Memory Makers' book "Budget Scrapbooking" from the library. Lots of cool ideas in there using stuff most of us have stashed somewhere in our house anyway!!

beachlvr

10-15-2005, 10:33 PM

I just spent 8 hours scrapbooking today. I think I can go without seeing another piece of patterned paper or another picture for at least a month.

Has anyone seen the Wild Asparagus line? It made doing my pages so easy, and I really liked what they had. Here's a link to some of their stuff:

http://store.olascrapbooksupplies.com/mindseye.html

The papers are two sided and everything seems to be made to match.

DiscoDiva

10-15-2005, 10:46 PM

I attended a 4 hour crop today and got about 4 pages done. Why do I always end up doing about 1 page per hour? :mad: I would like to go a little faster. Either way, we had fun talking, as I tend to crop with the same group on a regular basis.

vjel

10-16-2005, 07:58 AM

Has anyone seen the Wild Asparagus line? It made doing my pages so easy, and I really liked what they had.

i LOVE LOVE LOVE their paper!!! I've not used them for scrapbooking yet but just used them to do some baby shower invites and my Christmas cards for this year. I love the thickness of them!

beachlvr

10-16-2005, 09:33 PM

I just found this site for free fonts:

http://www.scrapvillage.com/fonts.htm

I can now journal to my hearts content!

tgr68

10-16-2005, 11:03 PM

DiscoDiva

10-17-2005, 09:14 AM

Has anybody done anything with certificates either you or family members have recieved? MIL begged us to enter DD in a beautiful baby contest at the beginning of the month. They gave all participants a certificate, and I would like to include it in her scrapbook. If you have any pages that you have scrapped something of this sort, would you post them?

TIA!! :cool:
I don't have pics of the layouts, but I just mounted the certificate on cardstock to give it a mat, then put it on the page. (Oh, and spray it with Archival Mist first!)

SunnyAB

10-17-2005, 01:33 PM

I did the same as DiscoDiva (some certificates for my Mom - so I cant post a pic either - sorry). On some I left the background white and did some 'creative' cutting of cardstock to use as 'corners'. (basically just three little triangles, layered on each other but in colors complimentary to the logo/symbols on the certificates) I only did two corners though so the other two corners were plain (so the two corners were across diagonally from each other). Hope that makes sense. :o On another I layered some thin strips to 'hold' the page on one side (I still taped it to the background page, the strips are just for 'show' but I used nice bright colors so it definitely catches your eye). What I did NOT do was spray them - I have the stuff even! Just leary to use it for some reason. DiscoDiva, do you just spray the page conservatively? and only on the back? or both sides? I think I am afraid of making the ink run or something - same with newspaper clippings. I KNOW I should just experiment, with the newspaper at least, but then - what would I have to ask you about?? ;) So if you dont mind DD, can you elaborate a bit?? Thank you!

DiscoDiva

10-17-2005, 01:56 PM

I've found the Archival Mist to be amazingly simple. I just spray a light coat on the front and back of the item. It doesn't make the ink run and I've never had a problem. It dries very quickly as well. Once you try it, you'll see how easy it is. Just follow the directions!

endymion411

10-24-2005, 07:45 AM

tgr68

10-24-2005, 10:14 AM

Thanks for the info on the Archival mist. Can I just pick that up where I get my other supplies, or do I need to order it from someplace special?

endymion~I haven't seent he inside, but it sounds really cool!

emschwar

10-24-2005, 10:18 AM

Archival mist can be found at walmart, target or michaels or any other scrapbook store.

Does anyone have the cropper hopper vertical paper storage? I'm contemplating getting some.

Also, how does everyone store their scraps? My current method (mammoth pile) just isn't working well.

endymion411

10-24-2005, 10:21 AM

emschwar

i store my scraps in one of those expandable folders (the ones that have a bunch of sections with tabs). i store them by colour "family" so i can easily find a scrap that works where i need it to.

Brandles

10-25-2005, 03:47 PM

After several months of not having time to scrapbook, I finally did some this past Saturday. I was able to scrapbook 4 pages of The Fair. I have a special album of The Fair pages (I do 4 pages per year). I also scrapbooked 6 pages of me doing the BW-3's Blazin' Challenge--12 Blazin Hot Wings in 6 minutes! I did it in 3:09, I had wing sauce all over my fingers and face and I got a t-shirt for it, too! ;)

rebeccasmommy

10-25-2005, 08:41 PM

does anyone have/has anyone seen the scrapbook inspiration book by simple scrapbooks? it has a mini album on the cover based off of the jones soda labels. it looks pretty neat but i'm wondering if it's worth the $10, so just wanted to know if anyone has seen inside, rather than just the cover!

tia!

I have it. Honestly, there's very little in it that I'll use. There are some neat ideas in there, but not enough to have justified the purchase, at least for me. If you can, look through it before you buy it.

MandyMaloo

10-25-2005, 09:14 PM

I saw the same thing at Borders, and was getting ready to purchase it. I looked through just to see and decided there wasn't enough in there that I would use. They had a few things here and there that were nice, but I took the money I would've spent on the book and bought more scraping supplies :o ...I'm hopeless.

I'd suggest stopping by Borders or Barnes and Noble and checking it out before you buy. Depending on what pages you'll be doing, it might be a great idea. Good luck!

DiscoDiva

10-27-2005, 09:05 PM

I've also been looking for a good way to hold scraps and I think I've found it. It's the Creative Memories DecoFile Organizer. It holds 12x12 clear plastic folders, and each folder has a smaller pocket on the front for scraps. It comes with six folders and holds up to 24 of them. It also has a shoulder strap for carrying. Here are some pics from the CM website:

The organizer:
http://www.creativememories.com/dcVault/WCM005261/7674-1.jpg

http://www.creativememories.com/dcVault/WCM005260/7673-1.jpg

Here are the folders close up, notice the smaller pocket on the front for scraps. So, if you put red paper is one folder, then put all the scraps for that paper are in the front of the same folder.
http://www.creativememories.com/dcVault/WCM005240/7652-1.jpg

Coccinelle

10-28-2005, 02:43 PM

Hello fellow scrappers! :) I'm so excited to find a group of you here on CC.

My name is Lesley and I have been scrapping for 4 years. I'm looking forward to chatting with you about scrapping and seeing your work :)

wagsgirl

10-28-2005, 03:27 PM

DiscoDiva

10-28-2005, 05:03 PM

That's a great organizer! I'll have to check it out! Hopefully my local store (one of the anyway) will carry it... I hate to buy something like that (like online or something) without seeing it in person.
Since it's Creative Memories, it isn't sold in stores. You have to go to a CM consultant to get one. All you need to do is find a local consultant and tell her that you're interested and ask if she has one you can look at. I'm sure she'd be more than happy to let you drop by or invite you to her next crop just to check it out!

rebeccasmommy

10-29-2005, 09:07 AM

Disco Diva ~ I've seen that, and am considering getting it. I also use an expandable file folder for scraps. It's one that we had that you can organize things into 12 compartments and it expands pretty big.

Now if I can just find a way to deal with the overload of paper I have! :D

wagsgirl

10-29-2005, 04:28 PM

Since it's Creative Memories, it isn't sold in stores. You have to go to a CM consultant to get one. All you need to do is find a local consultant and tell her that you're interested and ask if she has one you can look at. I'm sure she'd be more than happy to let you drop by or invite you to her next crop just to check it out!

Duh! I totally knew that! Blaming it on so many emails to read and so little time... ;)

al'sgirl

10-31-2005, 08:27 AM

I love that organizer ... I've been eyeing it for the last few weeks. As soon as I find some extra $'s, it's mine! Or maybe DH should buy if for me for Christmas? :)

MandyMaloo

11-02-2005, 08:44 AM

Hello Ladies!

Well, I just came back from Wisconsin (with a ton of pictures of my niece and nephew all ready to scrapbook!). And I just wanted to tell everyone about this awesome place I went to while I was out there!

It's a place called Archivers. It's a scrapbooker's paradise! I was so worried everything was going to be pricey, but it's about the same (and on some things cheaper) and heading to Michaels or AC Moore. I know they are online, so if you're looking for something unique, definatly check them out!

Anyway, I'll be scrapbooking like crazy this weekend...so mnay cute Trick or Treating pictures! Hope everyone is having a great day!

tgr68

11-02-2005, 09:06 AM

Mandy~Do you have their website?

Oriental Trading just released a holiday catalogue that is entirely scrapbooking supplies!
Oriental Trading Scrapbook Supplies (http://www.orientaltrading.com/otcweb/application?namespace=browse&origin=home.jsp&event=link.browse&categoryId=375960&topLevelCategoryId=342679&tabId=Home&cm_re=ss4-_-Homepage-_-Main)

MandyMaloo

11-02-2005, 09:18 AM

Yep! Sorry--I prolly should've put that in the first post, huh? Can you tell I'm jet lagged? :o

www.archiversonline.com

I'll be checking out the Oriental Trading page as well...I love some of their stuff!

Thanks for the heads up!

tgr68

11-02-2005, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the website! Going there now. ;)

Kellijo14

11-02-2005, 09:26 AM

I live in Des Moines and have an Archivers in West Des Moines. It's great!!! If you ever have the opportunity (and the money), check it out. There are so many neat papers and stickers (about half the store is paper) and other scrapbooking items, from embellishments, eyelets, dye cuts and all the accessories. To top it off, they offer classes on some weekends and weeknights. Most of them are free, but the most expensive one that I've seen is $20! I love the store. Also, if you sign up for their mailing list, you get lots of coupons. Last month I got a big discount on 12x12 paper.

They have a much bigger selection than Michaels and Hobby Lobby put together!

MandyMaloo

11-02-2005, 09:34 AM

I wish I had one of these stores closer to me! I had no idea they were out there. I actually found them in a scrapping magazine and checked out the site. I had no idea what to expect when I went in there, and I was just floored at the selection. I would DEFINATLY sign up for classes...and they even have an area for you to do pages while you're in the store with the materials you've bought. It makes it easy to match the colors and embellsihments to the pictures and see if there's anything else you'd like there.

You're super lucky Kellijo14! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they get one out here--heck! I'll work there!! Don't need the money- just wanna scrapbook! :)

Thank you for posting that link tgr68! I had no idea Oriental Trading had suge a scrapbooking selection! I saw some GREAT storage ideas on there and am thinking about getting some of that stuff. Certaintly would clear up some space!

tgr68

11-02-2005, 09:37 AM

Mandy~No problem!

Our closest Archivals store is about 2 hours away! :( Oh well, it only about 30 minutes from my sister, so maybe I can send her shopping lists!! ;) LOL.

cat_loverpq

11-02-2005, 11:03 AM

tgr68 ~ There are actually 2 Archiver's in KC!! :D

tgr68

11-02-2005, 07:56 PM

I know, but I'm about 1.5-2 hrs south of there. :(

DiscoDiva

11-02-2005, 08:02 PM

Hey, I'd have to book a flight to go to a store, so consider yourselves lucky! ;)

tgr68

11-02-2005, 08:34 PM

Lol!

rebeccasmommy

11-03-2005, 02:48 AM

I'm with Disco Diva! I've heard about this wonderful place, but we don't have it here, so I'm out of luck.

However, the student teacher I had last quarter, who just finished, gave me a gift certificate to Recollections (the all-scrapbook supplies store owned by Michaels), so I'm looking forward to getting some neat stuff SOON!

:D

DiscoDiva

11-03-2005, 06:52 AM

I'm with Disco Diva! I've heard about this wonderful place, but we don't have it here, so I'm out of luck. :D

Can anyone say ROAD TRIP!!!! :D

MandyMaloo

11-03-2005, 07:16 AM

Oh I know the feeling! Now that I've been to one, I weanna go back so bad! Maybe I'm finding a new bussiness venture... ;) At least they have an online store, so you can still see what they have and see the amazing selection they have there. It's totally worth it!

wagsgirl

11-04-2005, 07:02 PM

Mandy-Had us local WI gals known you were coming into town, we should have planned a scrap time!!! ;) Of course, with visiting family, there's never any time for that kind of thing...

I *heart* Archiver's. It's one of the only stores I go to, now. We have quite a few in my area, but they are DEFINITELY my fave by far. I just love how the store is set up. Everything that coordinates is together and the flow of the store is so nice! My group of friends tries to go there every month or two for their scrap nights. So much fun! If any of you get a chance to go to a scrap night there, I highly recommend it!

I will take orders ;)

MandyMaloo

11-04-2005, 07:45 PM

Oh darn it Wags! I wish I would've thought about it! My FSIL is in love with scrapbooking too...and I know she would've loved to get together and crop! Well, I'll know for next time at least!

I posted some of my pages in the layout section...if anyone is interested. I got some great pictures from our trip. It was our first time seeing our 1 month old nephew. We just adore him!

I'm hoping to get a lot more scrapping done this weekend. I'm sure wishing I had an Archivers close by (and a few extra bucks in the bank account) so I could play around a lot more! :p

PalmBch2002

11-07-2005, 06:04 AM

Ladies I need your help, I just got my new MM Silent Setter last nite (thanks to the Michaels 50% off coupon :D ) and I am kinda confused on how to work it. I mean I read the directions and know how to punch the holes but when it actually comes to setting the eyelet I just can't do it. I don't know if I'm not pressing hard enough or what. I am pushing down with all my strength but it's not budging the thing. Any tips??

dal

11-10-2005, 11:50 AM

I just bought an album that I love but it didn't come with page protectors and the store didn't sell them. I am having a hard time finding page protectors this size. I have a 9.75x10.75 album with cloth hinged sheets. Can anyone help me?

Thanks so much!

emschwar

11-10-2005, 11:52 AM

What brand is the album?

emschwar

11-10-2005, 11:53 AM

dal

11-10-2005, 11:59 AM

It's a Marcel Schurman Creations album.

PalmBch2002

11-10-2005, 12:04 PM

emschwar

11-10-2005, 12:16 PM

dal - I tried googling the album name to see if there was an online place that sold them, but didn't have any luck. Sorry!

dal

11-10-2005, 12:34 PM

Thanks anyway. :) I'm going to try and figure out how I can make my own page protectors somehow to fit this album.

tgr68

11-10-2005, 01:35 PM

Got myself a paper trimmer last night! Yeah!!

What type of albums are the Creative Memories albums - postbound, strap hinge, etc?

DiscoDiva

11-10-2005, 05:25 PM

What type of albums are the Creative Memories albums - postbound, strap hinge, etc?
CM albums are only strap hinge, and you have to buy the page protectors separately.

tgr68

11-10-2005, 06:49 PM

Thanks! I thought that was the case, but I couldn't find anything on their site that said for sure!

dal

11-11-2005, 07:00 AM

After having no luck finding weird sized page protectors for the album that I bought and love, I bought some bigger ones that I can cut down. But I'm thinking that will look ugly b/c I'll have to tape a corner to hold them together.

So my question is, would any of you ever scrapbook without page protectors? I REALLY love this album and don't want to return it. Also, it is going to be a baby scrapbook but I don't include original birth certificates and stuff like that. I photocopy those. But I do include White House announcents and the little It's a Girl tag from the hospital and things like that. What do you think? I was avoiding buying the Archival Mist b/c it's expensive but maybe I'll find a 50% coupon at Michaels. Would the Archival Mist allow me to scrapbook without page protectors?

Thanks to all of you experienced scrapbookers for any advice. :)

DiscoDiva

11-11-2005, 09:26 AM

I NEVER do albums without page protectors, and I won't buy an album if I can't find page protectors that fit. But, that's my personal hang-up, as many people do all their albums without page protectors.

Archival Mist isn't really for protecting the page. It's to spray on documents and memorabilia so they don't fade over time. It also makes them acid-free. You should use AM anytime you are putting non-photos or non-acid free/lignin free items in your album (such as ticket stubs, papers, certificates, etc.), even if you have page protectors. So, the AM won't help protect your whole layout.

rebeccasmommy

11-11-2005, 09:59 AM

It's the MM setter. I try with all my strength, twist adn all but nothing. I hear it pop but then it just barely curls the edges of the eyelet. Maybe I need to try a different eyelet. I'll try again tonite with a different one. Maybe the one I have is too tough.

I've found that I generally have to do it two or three times with each eyelet to make it set completely. Try to do it a few times, and it should work. :)

SunnyAB

11-11-2005, 12:12 PM

Thanks anyway. :) I'm going to try and figure out how I can make my own page protectors somehow to fit this album.

Im fairly new to scrapbooking so experts please forgive me if I am 'out to lunch' with this suggestion. :o

I think I would cut down the protectors you found, then make the sealing of the edge (the part you were just going to tape), part of my embellishments. Use eyelets spaced evenly across the edge, or weave yarn, or cord or thin flat ribbon along the edge. Use bright colors to make it stand out, or more subdued colors if you want to just make it blend in. You could also do the opposite edge to match if you want. Theres no rule that you cant embellish the protector right? (It depends on what you use of course, but all my suggestions are 'flat' so your album wont get too bulky). Maybe that would work for you? Good luck! :D

dal

11-12-2005, 07:49 AM

SunnyAB Awesome idea. Thanks so much!

tgray99

11-12-2005, 11:43 AM

Hi ladies, I'm joining up. I've been scrapbooking for 5 months and I love it! Where are y'all's layouts? Are they posted in another thread? I love to see new ideas.

Has anyone done a paperbag album? I have the album itself, I'm just wondering how to lay it out. Ideas?

Dal, what size are the pages in your album that you want to scrapbook in? Scrapbooking albums are typically all standard sizes (12x12, 8x8, 6x6, etc). Maybe the album you got isn't a true scrapbooking album??

tgr68

11-12-2005, 03:51 PM

Hi, tgray! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-030.gif We do have a thread to post our layouts in! Here's the link: Scrapbookers: Post your layouts here! (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=4590)

Kanika

11-14-2005, 06:08 PM

I just joined this website and I have a couple of pages to contribute. These are pages from our wedding book.... ok our year leading up to the wedding. We don't have wedding pictures to scrap yet, but those are coming soon!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd10b3127cce90a59801078a00000016108Absmzdu4cMz
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd10b3127cce90a598e9076200000016108Absmzdu4cMz
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db02b3127cce91909a8427ce00000016108Absmzdu4cMz
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dd28b3127cce90c8f78eba6900000016108Absmzdu4cMz
Sorry these pictures are a little dark. The flash was giving me some bad reflections, so I opted for no flash.

Chylynn

11-14-2005, 06:26 PM

Hi Ladies! I asked DH for tons of CM scrapbooking supplies for my birthday and Christmas gifts. I love looking at all of your layouts, so I am going to give it a whirl!

This is what I have asked for:

Premiere Album Blush 12x12
12-inch Straight Trimmer
Mat & Blades
All-Purpose Scissors
Page Protectors 12 x 12
Scallop Corner Cutter
Oval Patterns
Pastel Fine-Tip Pens
12 x 12 White Scrapbook Pages
Journaling Mate™ Case

I am planning on purchasing paper and photo stickers at another store...any place you recommend? Is Joanne's good??

Is there anything that I am missing?

Thanks in advance!!

roxanna

11-14-2005, 11:35 PM

I like Michaels better than JoAnns.. although JoAnns will send you coupons to your email.. and Michaels you have to hunt for in the Sunday paper.

DiscoDiva

11-22-2005, 12:09 PM

Does anyone know if you can buy some of the Sizzix alphabet die letters individually instead of having to buy the whole set?

sunshineab622

11-22-2005, 02:59 PM

Nope, I had to buy the whole set! I have never seen them sold individually.

I have the uppercase fun serif style .... I could make you some if you would like. PM me

DiscoDiva

11-22-2005, 04:26 PM

Thanks. I have a friend who has some letters to sell, but not a whole set. I was wondering if anyone would buy them since they can't complete the set. I imagine there are plenty of people out there who have lost a letter and would to buy one or two individually....

heidi0622

11-29-2005, 11:11 AM

Hi all,

I have a question...I am expecting a baby in March and would like to do a scrapbook as my baby album (I have completed a wedding and honeymoon album). When you pick up a "traditional" baby book in the store, there is a lot of areas for writing - tracking your birth story, who visited you in the hospital, presents received, first haircut, first smile, etc. I would like to combine those stories with a lot of pictures. I'm afraid though if I just buy a blank scrapbook I won't remember what things to track and need pages that will prompt you to write certain stories and track milestones.

What scrapbooks would you recommend that would give you a good combination of those "template pages" and plain scrapbook pages? I use a lot of Creative Memories stuff - do they offer packages? Any other brands that you have used?

Thanks - if this topic has been covered before, please let me know. I didn't have time to go back through all of the entries, but I can if someone points me in the right direction.

it's a bug

11-30-2005, 07:22 AM

Hi all,
What scrapbooks would you recommend that would give you a good combination of those "template pages" and plain scrapbook pages? I use a lot of Creative Memories stuff - do they offer packages? Any other brands that you have used?

Heidi -

CM does make a really great gener neutral set of baby template pages. When I was selling it, I purchased a set or 2 for myself when I got pregnant. I'm looking forward to working through those pages now. Just need to find an album that I like to put them in!

MandyMaloo

11-30-2005, 07:58 AM

First--CONGRATS! I love scrapbooking baby stuff :).

I actually did a HUGE scrapbook for my cousin when he and his wife ahd their first baby in Feb. I didn't actually use a template. I went back and looked at my own baby book, then dedicated a page to each of the events and milestones, so they could expand the book as Maddy grows. I had a page for the hospital (who came, first bath, seeing mommy and daddy for the first time, etc.), the baby shower, and left pages for her first steps, haircut, tooth, words, etc. I just wrote a heading at the top, left some lines for journaling and information, left room for all the pictures, and just kinda decorated the page.

My cousin's wife ADORED them! Maybe that's something you could do. Instead of using a template, you could make your own. Just flip through some baby books and kinda get an idea what the other baby books are highlighting, the write them down and start scrapping!

Good luck, and congrats again! :)

DiscoDiva

11-30-2005, 08:05 AM

I want to do a baby album! But, since DH and I won't be having kids, I need to push my sister to have kids just so I can do their albums. :D

Chylynn

12-06-2005, 04:57 AM

Okay, Ladies, I am now offically hooked on scrapbooking! I just started my baby's scrapbook (the first two pages) and I love it! Does it take everyone else a long time to figure out how they want to lay the pictures out? I am constantly moving the pictures until I get them just right.

Also, how do you afix the paper to your book? Do you just use the tape you are using on the back of the pictures?

How exactly does the Alphabet Punch set work? Do you put paper through the slot and it punches out the letter for you to tape onto your scrapbook? Sorry, I am a newbie and I have no clue! I just am trying to decide if I want to add that to my Christmas list...any other nice items you want to recommend me to add to my list???

Thanks in advance!!

MandyMaloo

12-06-2005, 07:37 AM

So glad you are enjoying yourself Chylynn! I too spend a ton of time arranging my pictures, and have recently gotton just as bad with coordinating colors. I'll spend a good hour just making sure all the colors tie in somewhere in the picture and with each other. I tell ya what though--my pages look MUCH better now!!

The album I have contains page protecters, so I just slip my pages right in there. Is that what you were talking about? Does the album you're working on not have page protectors? I havn't worked with any other kind of albums yet, so I don't know if I could help you on that one! :o

I'm not sure which alphabet punch you're looking at. If it's a actual "punch" set- then you'd just stick your paper or cardstock right in there and push down. If you're talking about a die cut machine, I don't know. I havn't used on yet!

Hope you have a great time scrapping! I've got some pages I need to get done this weekend--so hopefully I can find some time! Your daughter is just as cute as a bug!! I LOVE the costume! I'm planning on getting that exact costume someday when FH and I have kids :)

tgr68

12-08-2005, 02:56 PM

Quick Question....

I am going to my first ever crop tomorrow night. What all should I take with me?

TIA!

emschwar

12-08-2005, 03:20 PM

Quick Question....

I am going to my first ever crop tomorrow night. What all should I take with me?

TIA!
everything :)

Basically, my rule of thumb is if I use it at home for scrapbooking, I bring it with me. I don't travel light though.

snowzilla

12-08-2005, 03:35 PM

Is your crop going to be at a scrapbooking store, or a home? In other words, will you have access to any of the store's tools, such as die-cut machines, and will you be able to purchase things if you need to? (Which is why in-store crops are always so hard on my visa... :p )

I would bring your cutter, your adhesive, and your black gelpen/zig marker, most definitely. Bring projects you are currently working on, and any embellishments that you think you might use.

I don't travel light either, as the previous poster mentioned, but I still have to decide what I'm going to leave at home so I don't have to rent a U-haul to get to the crop. :p I have one of those huge bags on wheels, and this is what it contains (it happens to be sitting next to me right now, so I'm just glancing into it as I type):

My Fiskars cutter, Cutterbee scissors, tape runner (and extra refills), liquid glue, basic colored pens, set of chalks, Making Memories embellishment kit (includes the grommet setter, etc), an accordian insert filled with various stickers and vellum quotes, one plastic sleeve filled with Bazill/cardstock, one plastic sleeve filled with vellum and fancy paper, one plastic sleeve filled with patterned paper, and one plastic sleeve filled with scraps and leftovers (I don't throw anything away), a corner rounder, a small selection of grommets and brads in basic colors (like black and silver), a self-healing mat, Coluzzle shapes and cutter. And photos, of course. :)

Sounds like a lot, but it's one heck of a good bag and it holds SO much. I also have a second bag that I take with me (because I have the inability to travel light) and it contains my less crucial equipment - a distressing kit, ribbon, foam stamps and acrylic paints, a couple of scrapbooking books for inspiration, and projects in progress.

If you're going to be cropping at a store, you can always opt to leave the extra paper and embellishments at home, if you don't mind picking up some odds and ends at the store. If you're like me, I end up buying new things even though I don't need them. I'm terrible with the buying impulses! :rolleyes: Just make sure you have the basic cutting tools, adhesive, and current projects and photos, and you'll be set to have a great time.

Chylynn

12-08-2005, 03:37 PM

MandyMaloo -Yup, it was just a punch set where you stick the paper in it. I did not know how you used it until I went into Michaels. I am working with a CM album, so it does have page protectors. Thanks for the compliments on my DD...I knew before I had her that I wanted a pea in the pod for the first halloween- boy was my hubby thrilled when we had a girl!!

tgr68 -Have fun with your crop tomorrow night. Let us know how it went!!

tgr68

12-08-2005, 04:30 PM

Wow! Thanks! I am going with DH's cousin who is a former Creative Memories consultant. I'm not sure if it's going to be at a private residence or community center, but it is the person who got her involved in CM.

I am going to Walmart tonight to get the 75+ pics developed off my digi cam. :eek: That way I have those with me. I also need to pick up some adhesive. I just bought some paper to do my DD's first foods page, which I have been saving baby food jar labels to use a a border or something on the page. Maybe I should price an organizer as well! :p

snowzilla

12-08-2005, 04:31 PM

Likely the ladies you're going with will have tons of stuff you can borrow to try out - like stamps and paper punches. We love sharing our stuff with "new" scrappers. :) (At least, I do!)

tgr68

12-09-2005, 04:51 PM

Off to crop!! I'll be sure to post pics of finished pages!

emschwar

12-09-2005, 05:19 PM

I made these at a class at our LSS monday night.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/emschwar2/scrapbook/quiltedpage1.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y131/emschwar2/scrapbook/quiltedpage2.jpg

I love how they look, but oy, that was a lot of work!

kmmommy

12-09-2005, 07:51 PM

Wow, emschwar! Those are amazing!

tgr68

12-10-2005, 01:53 PM

Wow! I am impressed, emschwar!

Had an absolute blast at the crop last night!!! I got four pages done in about 3hrs, and they all turned out so well - for a beginner anyway! ;) I still haven't gotten pics of them takin yet, but I'll be sure to post them when I do!

MSH

12-10-2005, 02:28 PM

I have been thinking of scrapbooking for probably 2 years now. I am just too scared to actually sit down and do it. I have this thing about doing things just perfect and I am afraid I won't be satisfied considering my limited knowledge of scrapbooking.

How did you get started? What were some good resources? Which are some must have products?

I have so many more questions but I think I will start wite just those few.

Thanks girls!

tgr68

12-10-2005, 02:37 PM

Here are a couple of threads to get you started!
What are the beginner essentials? (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=3212)
What does the beginner need? (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=9126)

For page ideas!
Post your layouts here! (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=4590)

Try your best NOT to be a perfectionist. (I know it's hard. I'm one too!) You will have layouts/pages that later you will cringe at, but just go with whatever you think will work!!

wagsgirl

12-10-2005, 03:04 PM

MSH-Welcome to Scrapbooking!!!! It's a very fun hobby and in the end you get a great album rather than just a bunch of photos in an album...

Anyway, how I got started was just going to my local scrapbook store (LSS) and looking at some of the papers and embellishments. Many stores have album pages as "ideas" up on the walls. Many LSS also offer classes for beginners. I took a few of those to get me started. Then I found out some local ladies scrapbook and I got ideas from them, too. There's a thread here on CC that you could get ideas from. One of my fave sites for ideas is www.twopeasinabucket.com

As far as must have tools, I would say a good 12" cutter (I use Fiskars), a good pair of sharp scissors (I use Cutter Bee) and some adhesive. The kind you'd use most are the "photo mounting squares". You can use them for alot more than photos (paper, letters, etc). And then any kind of paper and stickers or whatever you want to use to "embellish" your pages!!!

wagsgirl

12-10-2005, 03:06 PM

Oh and ITA with what tgr68 said. Try not to be a perfectionist! I know it's hard...I look back at a few of the first pages I did and think. What the heck was I thinking?!?! I've come a long way in 3 years, but I would NEVER go back and redo them. That's just the way it was back then. That's a rule of thumb, too. Don't go back and redo, otherwise, you'll never keep up or get finished with anything!!!!

endymion411

12-11-2005, 09:01 AM

does anyone have a quickutz? i've been thinking about getting one and am wondering if it is worth it.

thanks!

txssenorita

12-15-2005, 06:25 PM

I'm going to visit my MIL in June, she's already done our wedding album, I'm way behind. So behind that I haven't even started.

I've got BG Black Tie, Junkitz, BoBunny papers. They are all black and white.
Black, White and Plum Bazzil.
I've got some Black, White, and Silver embelishments, but I'm looking for Plum colored ebelishments.

I do have some Plum MM snaps and some Plum velvet ribbon *I forget the manufacturer*.

Does anyone know of other Plum embelishments and where I can find them?

vjel

12-16-2005, 06:26 AM

endymion411, I just bought a Quickutz hand tool off ebay ($37 including shipping). I have been wanting one for awhile but thought it was kinda expensive and wasn't sure how much use I'd get out of it. I need to buy some dies now but don't know what I want to get yet. I wanted one that came with an alphabet set but kept losing the auctions. :rolleyes: I don't think I'm going to get a TON of use from it but I guess I just like having it if I want to use it for something.

Mrs.Pfeiffer

12-26-2005, 01:11 PM

**subscribing**

:)

DiscoDiva

01-04-2006, 10:20 PM

I just got a Sizzix machine, three sets of Sixxlits alphabets and an adaptor!!!! :D For 50% off!!!!

kmmommy

01-05-2006, 09:56 AM

Great buy, DD!! Let us know how you like them!

emschwar

01-05-2006, 11:39 AM

Just thought I'd post this here. I just noticed it.

Costco.com sells sizzix! They've got a few sets, but it seems like a pretty good deal. Here's one:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11096010&whse=&topnav=&browse=&s=1
You have to be a costco member to buy though.

Mrs.Pfeiffer

01-05-2006, 06:48 PM

Does anyone buy supplies off of eBay? If so, what things do you recommend would be okay buying online without looking at them first? Also, does anyone know of any good sellers they like? :)

DiscoDiva

01-05-2006, 08:30 PM

My sister buys all kinds of scrapbooking supplies off e-bay, especially discontinued Creative Memories products. I don't think she uses a particular person, but she's been very happy with everything.

rubyslippers

01-06-2006, 06:46 AM

Ladies, I don't know if you can help or not. I'm looking for a discontinued Anna Griffin paper I think from 2003-04. It has fall leaves and acorns on it it's a cream background with a copper colored print. Are discontinued papers impossible to find? At this point I'd settle for one sheet and have it color copied. I'd like to use it for my wedding invitations.

MandyMaloo

01-06-2006, 07:40 AM

hmmm ruby, that's a good question. I've never had any luck finding discontinued paper though. I called around my area to all the art and scrapping stores for advice and they said to look for something similar in this season. My only advice would be too look it up on ebay. I'm assuming you're going to need more than one sheet since you're using these for invites (you'll need to create 1 to test and 1 to print and you may need a few more in case you make a mistake.) Good luck though and I hope you're able to find it!!!

DiscoDiva

01-06-2006, 07:56 AM

I bought my new Sixxiz machine and die cuts almost a week ago and haven't had the time to even open the boxes yet! It's killin' me! :( ;)

MandyMaloo

01-06-2006, 08:06 AM

Oh man, I've been thinking about getting a nice diecut machine lately. I don't use them much in the scrapping, but it's mostly because I don't have easy access to them!

You'll have to make a page and show me what you can do Disco. I am thinking about this new computerized looking one from Sissix (I think!). What kind did you get?

DiscoDiva

01-06-2006, 08:12 AM

I bought the regular Sizzix machine, an adaptor for Sizzlits dies, and three sets of Sixxlits alphabets - and I wanna play with them!

tgr68

01-06-2006, 08:53 AM

I'm really wanting to get a die-cut machine, too. I keep scouring eBay for them, but no luck getting one so far.

kmmommy

01-06-2006, 09:32 AM

I just got a couple more Christmas gifts yesterday and got TONS of scrapping stuff. Paper, albums, stickers, embellishments, you name it!! I guess I'd better get on it already!!

Kellijo14

01-06-2006, 10:44 AM

I have to stop by and brag about my scrapbooking christmas gift. Hubby made me a roll-away scrapbooking cabinet! It's wonderful. It's not completely finished yet. It still needs some stain, more edging and it has two more extension drawers, but I love it! He also filled it with several sets of different paper, a whole bunch of stickers and eyelets, along with lots of things or organizing.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/cammy184/DSC01281_JPG.jpg
I've been spending lots of time organizing things into it - even without the extra two drawers. It's so nice to put everything into a home and know where it is!

tgr68

01-06-2006, 11:11 AM

Wow!!

jeeplover

01-06-2006, 12:36 PM

Kelli-what a great gift from your hubby!

Mrs.Pfeiffer

01-07-2006, 05:41 PM

Does anyone have this? I was thinking of purchasing it but wanted to check here to see if anyone else has it and likes it first? :)

edit: Hehe, it would help if I posted the pic, huh?:o :p

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b312/ajzimm82/mmtoolset.jpg

MAKING MEMORIES TOOL SET

$24.95 per Set

A must have! Tools include Details™ hammer, tweezers, pliers, anywhere hole punch, needles, eyelet setter and paper piercer, all in an organized metal tool box for easy storage and portability.

emschwar

01-07-2006, 05:55 PM

Does anyone have this? I was thinking of purchasing it but wanted to check here to see if anyone else has it and likes it first? :)
Have what? ;)

Mrs.Pfeiffer

01-07-2006, 06:00 PM

Have what? ;)
:o

see edit above....**blush**

:D

DiscoDiva

01-07-2006, 06:14 PM

Kellijo14: your DH wins the husband of the year award!! :)

emschwar

01-07-2006, 06:18 PM

Does anyone have this? I was thinking of purchasing it but wanted to check here to see if anyone else has it and likes it first? :)

I have it. Very useful set. Esp if you get it with a 40% off coupon :)

I use the tweezers ALL the time. Never remembered the wire tool was in there, but now that I do, I'll use it. The eyelet setter is great, but loud. I tend to use the silent setter for making the holes and use the setter from the MM kit to set the eyelets.

MandyMaloo

01-07-2006, 07:53 PM

Kellijo14- what an AMAZING gift from your hubby!!! What a beautiful cabinet! You're very lucky--I think my FH just puts up with my scrapping ;).

I have this set, but use my silent setter way more often. I find the tweezer helpful, but wished I would've just purchased the silent setter and bought the tweezer seperatly. I hate using the hammer- it's so disruptive! Occasionally I'll bust it out thought and hammer away at something, but again, I would recommend the silent setter by Making Memories.

DiscoDiva

01-07-2006, 08:00 PM

My scrapbooking group doesn't even allow hammer-type setters in the room. If people want to hammer, they have to leave the room because it is sooo distracting (and irritating if they do it long enough). I'd definitely consider the silent setter.

emschwar

01-07-2006, 08:02 PM

At the Great American Scrapbook Convention last june, I saw several spring-type setters which looked really cool. I didn't get to use one myself, but saw them being demonstrated, and they looked a lot better than the silent setter (which is made by Provo Craft, at least the one I have).

DiscoDiva

01-07-2006, 09:03 PM

emschwar, I love your avatar pic of Noah - he's so cute! He looks like he's ready to go to Harvard!

emschwar

01-07-2006, 09:18 PM

lol. Thanks. That blazer even has little elbow patches!

Mrs.Pfeiffer

01-07-2006, 11:37 PM

So now you guys are making me think I should just get the silent setter right off the bat....what do you think of this one:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b312/ajzimm82/silentsetter.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Provo-Craft-Silent-Setter-Hammerless-Eyelet-Setter_W0QQitemZ8249150326QQcategoryZ28137QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

It seems kinda cheap....I dunno...:confused:

DiscoDiva

01-08-2006, 06:50 AM

lol. Thanks. That blazer even has little elbow patches!
That's so cute! Did it come with a little briefcase? :D He is adorable!

MandyMaloo

01-08-2006, 07:57 AM

Hey there!

I don't know much about the one that you posted, since I have the Making Memories one. Here is the one I have:

http://www.makingmemories.com/images/products/tools/instant_setter/instant_setter_mat_box.jpg

I think it might be a little more expensive, but if you have a coupon it's not s biggie.

I use mine in just about every single page- I have a new found love of brads. Good luck and have fun!!

emschwar

01-08-2006, 08:03 AM

That's the one I have (the provo craft silent setter), and it won't set MM eyelets. It's just not strong enough.

kmmommy

01-08-2006, 08:14 AM

E'sprincess

01-08-2006, 10:33 AM

Hey there Amanda.... I do have that...and although it does the job, quite nicely.... it's very loud... all the hammering... If I could make a suggestion I would suggest the Silent Setter... I love it.. all's you do is twist... But you do need some upper arm strength. http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df29b3127cce96266afcd0cd00000015108AbsnDdm3cN3

It's not loud at all.. and when the lit' kiddies are sleeping... you can do some scrapping...

Hope this can help you.

Jenni

Mrs.Pfeiffer

01-08-2006, 11:25 AM

Thanks everyone! I tried to find the Makin Memories one on ebay and couldn't find it.

OH WAIT - I was searching for Makin Memories Silent Setter, but I guess it's called Makin Memories Instant Setter. :o

Thanks to everyone for your input! I really appreciate you guys answering all my silly questions!!:p I would just hate to buy something cheap or unnecessary so it's so nice you guys are here to help me out!!

**hugs**

rebeccasmommy

01-09-2006, 12:41 AM

I third the Making Memories Instant Setter. Yeah, it's louder than the Provo Craft one, but I love how quickly it set the eyelets. I chose it because I'd read in a number of places that the PC one doesn't set all eyelets.

Chylynn

01-16-2006, 01:57 PM

Okay, I went to my first nightly scrapbooking event and I had a ton of fun, but I have a lot of supples now and I need a bag to bring them to and from the site, so anyone have a bag that they adore? Any ideas? TIA!

wagsgirl

01-16-2006, 08:48 PM

This is what I have:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/bevfabriccrafts_1877_30689106

Crop in Style XXL in Navy (black shown)

I got it a couple years ago for $150 a local scrapbook store. This website www.save-on-crafts.com has it for only 79.99. Never bought from them, though. I just went there for the pic ;)

I LOVE IT!!! It holds a TON of supplies (although not all of mine :p )

dpangel33

01-16-2006, 10:45 PM

For my beginner tote I purchased the Crop in Style Craf-T Caddy. I love it, but in less than a year I've already out grown it :( . DH is actually begging me to upgrade to the XXL so I don't have stuff laying around everywhere. The Caddy will be great though for traveling to crops so I don't have to lug around all my supplies.

Does anyone have experiance with save-on-crafts.com?? I couldn't find a better deal on the XXL anywhere else so Im just curious.

tgr68

01-17-2006, 08:07 AM

I currently have a very small tote and am looking to upgrade. I got my small one from Walmart. It has served me well, but I have now outgrown it!

I am considering signing up to be a CM consultant. Are or have any of you worked with CM? How does it work?

DiscoDiva

01-17-2006, 09:21 AM

I have the Crop-In-Style Navigator tote (also called NaNavigator) and I love it! I was afraid the XXL tote would be too big, and when full, too hard to lift up into the car (I've heard others say that). My Navigator tote fits everything into it, has a million pockets for organizing, and I can lift it into my car with no problem. I highly recommend it!! Plus, I bought it at JoAnn's with one of their 40% off coupons.

http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/bevfabriccrafts_1877_35445426

Navigator Tote $78.63
Regular price $99.99

The navigator tote from Crop In Style features in line skate wheels, pull up handle, stackable lid and all the pocket and loops you need to store all your scrapbooking supplies. It has a rigid 5 wall construction. Can hold up to a 12" x 15" photo album plus idea books.Perfect mid size tote for scrapboook enthusiasts.
Measures 20" wide x 19" tall x 12" deep

emschwar

01-17-2006, 11:06 AM

I have the crop in style XXL and it's great. I can fit so much in there! I've also ordered from saveoncrafts.com (not the xxl, but some candy making stuff) without problems :)

kmmommy

01-17-2006, 11:36 AM

FYI - QVC is having a scrapbooking day tomorrow - almost 24 full hours! They have great stuff at great prices!

emschwar

01-17-2006, 11:56 AM

FYI - QVC is having a scrapbooking day tomorrow - almost 24 full hours! They have great stuff at great prices!
Crap! Someone keep me away from the tv tomorrow! I've been put in a strict no-spend mode by dh!

dal

01-17-2006, 12:15 PM

For those of you who don't have a room or a desk designated for scrapbooking, where do you keep your supplies? Do you keep them in the scrapbook bags?

Right now, I have all of my stuff in an under-the-bed bin but it's a pain to get in and out when I scrap and I kind of have to work on my bed b/c I can't drag the huge thing downstairs or anything.

I can get the 40% off coupons at michael's and have gift cards there so I am thinking about getting the Crop In Style XXL but only if it will fit most of my stuff. what do you all think?

wagsgirl

01-17-2006, 04:15 PM

OMG! QVC, here I come!!!! :D

kmmommy

01-17-2006, 04:22 PM

I'm kinda wishing I'd taken the day off so I can watch QVC tomorrow. :(

DiscoDiva

01-17-2006, 05:15 PM

FYI - QVC is having a scrapbooking day tomorrow - almost 24 full hours! They have great stuff at great prices!
Yet one more time that I'm actually glad I don't have cable!! :p

For those of you who don't have a room or a desk designated for scrapbooking, where do you keep your supplies? Do you keep them in the scrapbook bags?
Most people I know keep their supplies in their totes. It's way too much hassle to unload everything then load it back up every time you go to a crop.

DiscoDiva

01-17-2006, 05:18 PM

I forgot the exciting news: I'm going to a crop retreat this weekend at a B&B!!! I can't wait!

Roxygirl

01-17-2006, 09:33 PM

Tgr68: I am a CM consultant and really enjoy it. I mainly signed up to supply supplies for friends and family and to feed my own habit with the consultant discount. So that's a huge reason in itself. Good Luck keep me posted on your progress. Maybe we can share ideas.

DiscoDiva: You are going to have a blast. I went to my first scrapbooking retreat in November in Napa, CA. I am going in again in March and taking my Mom. It was awesome and you will have a blast!!

snowzilla

01-17-2006, 09:56 PM

I know the discussion has been focusing on portable scrapbooking options (I have a crop in style shoulder bag and the larger wheeled tote, but it keeps tipping over - anybody else having that problem?) but I wanted to pop in here and gush about my wonderful husband, who spent the weekend cleaning out our laundry room, and turning my craft corner into something special. Until this weekend, the shelves and desk were covered in all sorts of junk and boxes - he cleaned it out, put up pegboard and all sorts of hooks to keep me organized. He is the LEAST "handyman" type of guy that I know, so for him to get out the power tools and do this was pretty amazing! (I had 911 on speeddial...just in case.... ;) )

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df36b3127cce96e7bdf236f200000015108Cbs2zNszaO
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df36b3127cce96e7bdee36ee00000016108Cbs2zNszaO

DiscoDiva

01-17-2006, 10:33 PM

Snowzilla - that is awesome! And I love the fact that you have a TV in there!

Has anyone been to a Club Scrap/Club Stamp weekend retreat? They have them near their offices, and the have 'rolling' retreats around the U.S. Plus, they're pretty cheap compared to some. Anyone been or have any info on these?

MandyMaloo

01-18-2006, 11:39 AM

Snowzilla- BEAUTIFUL!! What an awesome hubby! I LOVE your work area! I'm so excited because my FH and I are moving into our first apartment and he deliberatly chose a larger apartment so I could use our "den" as my scrapbook room! I'm looking for ideas since I have a ton of stuff and finally have space and I don't know how to organize it. I love that set up!

Disco- I've never heard of them, so I'm sorry I can't give you any more info. Lemme know what you think though!

There is a "scrapbooking vacation" coming to my area this summer and I REALLY want to go. I don't have any scrapbooking partners here though, and I'd hate to go alone, so I may not make it.

I've been so caught up with moving and our wedding that I havn't had much time to scrap, so I am making some this weekend :). FH is working, so I'll scrap for a few hours each day. I have a TON of pictures that I need to get working on, so it's about time I get off my keester and get it done! :)

Hope everyone is having a good week!! :)

emschwar

01-18-2006, 11:54 AM

Wow, Snowzilla, your DH is awesome!!! That's incredible!

I just wanted to pop in and tell y'all about my new found love - rub-ons! I'm so in love with these! Mainly the MM letters, they're just terrific. Anyone else as over the moon about these as I am?

dpangel33

01-18-2006, 12:08 PM

Im beginning to use rub-ons more and more lately.

The other day DH walked by while I was working on a page and he asked "How did you print those letters on there??", I told him "Magic!!". I finally broke down and showed him and he thought it was the coolest thing.

DiscoDiva

01-18-2006, 05:28 PM

My name is DiscoDiva, and I love rub ons! And, I'm leaving for a scrapbooking retreat on Friday! :D

Mrs.Pfeiffer

01-19-2006, 06:08 PM

This is what I have now (the whole three weeks I have been scrapbooking! :p ) and I love it.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b312/ajzimm82/pinkopen.jpg

I did have this at first, but I took it back and and got the one above. The one I took back has more room for "stuff" but I found I don't really use that "stuff" (pens, markers...don't want to use because I want to do all my journaling with my printer) and I only have like four pairs of "funky" scissors. I like the one I have now because I keep my paper in it, too, where the other one doesnt have room for paper. :)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b312/ajzimm82/pinktoolopen.jpg