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Post by Really Red on Jul 4, 2021 13:38:50 GMT
Virginia and scrapping for about 26 or 27 years. I started right about the time CM was just starting. I knew I had to scrap acid-free and found one acid-free scrap book (the super old-fashioned kind) at an art store. It held up well. I started scrapping seriously about 23 years ago. I did it all the time until about 15 years ago. Took a long stop (but kept buying, because, you know!!) and now am getting into it again. Fixing my basement up and SO SO close to completion. I spent about 4 hours down there yesterday and emptied nearly all of my boxes. I just have a giant sticker box left. Giant. Feeling very excited!
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azcrafty
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Post by azcrafty on Jul 4, 2021 13:45:29 GMT
I'm from Phoenix, Arizona. I was introduced to card making in 2002 and since then creating cards, I did take a break for maybe 5-6 years when I was just making my yearly Christmas cards. Since 2016 I'm back, joined a few clubs and that helped me going, now 2peas board helps me staying active since the clubs stopped because of covid.
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scrappymeg
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Post by scrappymeg on Jul 4, 2021 13:55:33 GMT
Another one from Fairfax County, Virginia. I’m a card maker though, so can delete the post if not kosher - just let me know. Maybe started in 2016, will have to try to figure it out, at Angela’s Happy Stamper, and now there’s one LSS left - Goldenshill Papercrafting in Clifton. Tons of scrapping supplies there. Oh wow, good to know. I didn't know that we had anything local at all. I'll have to check it out I've also started dipping my toe into card-making. It's nice to see another crafter from my neck of the woods here on the boards!
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Jul 4, 2021 13:56:40 GMT
Born and raised on Long Island, NY, now live in Arkansas. Been scrapping with a few breaks since 1998, so 23 years.
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Jul 4, 2021 14:01:45 GMT
I live close to Cincinnati Ohio and my maternal grandmother bought me a scrapbook around 1982 that I filled with ticket stubs, newspaper clippings and other items all through high school. I started 12 x 12 scrapbooking around 1999.
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Post by stormsts on Jul 4, 2021 14:18:04 GMT
I live in Indiana and I’ve been scrapbooking since 2000.
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Post by CardBoxer on Jul 4, 2021 14:34:54 GMT
Another one from Fairfax County, Virginia. I’m a card maker though, so can delete the post if not kosher - just let me know. Maybe started in 2016, will have to try to figure it out, at Angela’s Happy Stamper, and now there’s one LSS left - Goldenshill Papercrafting in Clifton. Tons of scrapping supplies there. Oh wow, good to know. I didn't know that we had anything local at all. I'll have to check it out I've also started dipping my toe into card-making. It's nice to see another crafter from my neck of the woods here on the boards! Ronnie at Goldenshill is wonderful - I think you’ll love the shop. And it’s goldens with an s because of the many golden retrievers she and her husband have adopted over the years. Just PM’ed you!
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kellyr21
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Location: California
Jul 1, 2014 18:54:15 GMT
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Post by kellyr21 on Jul 4, 2021 14:53:14 GMT
Southern California here! I got into scrapbooking around 2007 and greeting cards in 2006.
IG: kellysunlight
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sueg
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Location: Munich
Apr 12, 2016 12:51:01 GMT
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Post by sueg on Jul 4, 2021 15:43:34 GMT
Originally from Australia, but I've been living in Munich for the past 11 years. I started scrapbooking in about 2000, when Hot Off the Press (are they still around?) had a stand at a craft fair I attended. Unfortunately, there are not many B&M stores here, though there are a couple of decent online store. I would still sometimes like to be able to see things IRL before buying - I tend to buy collections and paper pads, as it is really hard to mix and match online.
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Post by coloradocropper on Jul 4, 2021 16:09:28 GMT
My oldest son was just a baby when I saw a CM reps awesome scrapbook of her NICU baby at a flea market. She was trying to get her business started. I loved how she told his story in detail and, without a doubt, I knew scrapbooking was the hobby for me. That was 27 years ago and I've been going strong ever since! I live in Colorado Springs.
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Post by coloradocropper on Jul 4, 2021 16:10:21 GMT
Where in Colorado? I live in Colorado Springs!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 4, 2021 17:07:05 GMT
I'm from Lansing, Michigan.
I've been scrapbooking since 2000. I was pregnant with my oldest and I was lamenting I couldn't find a baby book I liked. A coworker heard me and invited me to a CM party. I was sold on scrapbooking ever since.
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jediannie
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Jun 30, 2014 3:19:06 GMT
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Post by jediannie on Jul 4, 2021 18:52:19 GMT
I'm in Sunnyvale, CA! Hi neighbor! I've been scrapping off and on for 21 years. I've been collecting scrapbook supplies for about as long and my collection is way bigger than my finished scrapbooks.
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Post by justjac on Jul 4, 2021 22:51:59 GMT
I live near the Alberta/Saskatchewan border in Canada. I started scrapbooking in 2001 and have been making cards for eight or nine years.
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Post by scrappintoee on Jul 4, 2021 23:04:13 GMT
In 1998, so---23 years. My sister and I were at Micheal's, and she showed me the aisles full of paper, stickers, etc. I was hooked IMMEDIATELY!!!! My early albums make me LOL---they are just full of "sticker sneeze", and....omg....I loved the decorative scissors! I cut SO. MANY. photos that I regret now!
I miss the early 2000's, when my friends and I scrapbooked SO MUCH! And the magazines, allll the scrapbook stores , the conventions and expos, submitting to magazines and hoping to get published, etc.
I still love it, I just don't do it very often.
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Post by scrappintoee on Jul 4, 2021 23:05:54 GMT
And I love that I've picked up lots of other skills, like improved photography, because of it. Yes!! Me too! The magazines taught me sooo much about photography! Not that I was very talented, but it did improve SOME of my photos a lot !
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Post by scrappintoee on Jul 4, 2021 23:11:31 GMT
[td class="foot"][/td][/tr][/quote] I cannot imagine where I would be in my life now without it. It's everything I never knew I needed in a hobby. You said it perfectly! Scrapbooking got me through recovery of a major surgery, and I am so thankful! I did NOT think I'd survive the weeks of not working, not socializing, etc. but wow--it distracted me so well !!! Scrapbooking also resulted it making some VERY dear friends! We had moved because of DH's career, and I was so sad to leave family, friends, and my job. But scrapbooking led me to these dear friends who are still like my second family!
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mjmone
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Jul 3, 2014 2:58:29 GMT
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Post by mjmone on Jul 5, 2021 12:48:59 GMT
Northern Nevada, been scrapping close to 20 years. Took it up in 2004 when my youngest left for college, I call scrapbooking my empty nest therapy. (that and my cat,Percy at the time). I could reflive memories with the scrapping and pour my maternal instincts into the cat. I was at the old 2 Peas. But find I am very 'spotty' visiting here. Trying to jump back in.
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Post by honeypea on Jul 5, 2021 14:03:28 GMT
I started scrapbooking in middle school, in the early 90’s! I wasn’t consistent, but I loved doing it - there’s a feeling of satisfaction I get at sticking things down and filling pages that has never waned! So I guess it’s been over 30 years! Crazy to think about it like that.
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Post by ferblover on Jul 5, 2021 14:28:14 GMT
Where in Colorado? I live in Colorado Springs! Not too far, Castle Rock
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Post by Katie on Jul 5, 2021 14:33:37 GMT
Wisconsin, about 20 years.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Jul 5, 2021 14:44:49 GMT
I am from the South West of England, UK # peachiceteas I'm wondering where on earth I got the idea you were in Ireland! I'm in Gloucestershire but originally a Yorkshire girl.
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Post by peachiceteas on Jul 5, 2021 16:10:52 GMT
I am from the South West of England, UK # peachiceteas I'm wondering where on earth I got the idea you were in Ireland! I'm in Gloucestershire but originally a Yorkshire girl. Haha - definitely not in Ireland but wouldn't mind visiting one day! 😂 I am Wiltshire, so we are a stones throw away from each other. ❤️
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Post by whipea on Jul 6, 2021 2:46:33 GMT
Palm Beach County, Florida. Started scrapping in 1994, took a break form 2014 until a few days ago when I made a layout. It feels so right and can't wait to do another. Had purged about half my stash about five years ago, but still have plenty and have ordered some basic new things to freshen up.
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Post by scrappyem on Jul 6, 2021 13:17:01 GMT
DFW, area in Texas. I dabbled a little as a kid and made one album in early 00's. I discovered PL and got hooked on scrapbooking in 2013. I often wish I was around when the hobby was booming, it sounds like those really were the days. I love all the pretties that come with scrapbooking but I love having my albums most of all. Several are missing pages but I'm grateful to have anything done. I love how scrapbooking combines writing, photography, and playing with paper. I love that you can go simple or super artistic. & I love all the talent in our community.
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Post by scrapcat on Jul 6, 2021 14:38:13 GMT
New Jersey and officially since about 2003...so 18 years!
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Post by bossymom on Jul 6, 2021 15:18:39 GMT
Buffalo, NY here. Scrapping since 2001.
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Post by mbanda on Jul 6, 2021 15:32:59 GMT
North Texas - I started in 2000 at a Creative Memories party my future SIL was having. I went to the party a few months before my wedding as a favor thinking why would I want to scrapbook...At the time I wasn't married yet, had no kids yet, wasn't sure what I would scrapbook about. But I loved the CM party & got hooked immediately - bought a full CM kit and couldn't wait for it to arrive. I proceeded to make books for my pets, then our trips and now I'll scrapbook just about anything!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 6, 2021 19:31:35 GMT
Southern France on the Mediterranean coast, scrapbooking since 2014-ish. I blame Becky Higgins' Project Life for getting me into this craft. I was sort of scrapbooking before that but not using dedicated products or albums. I have some old notebooks from my teenage and early uni years filled with Vogue magazine cut-outs from the different fashion weeks around the world. I've also done my own photo albums (without any extra decorating though) since I was around 6-7 years old. Documenting's just part of my DNA.
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auntmimi
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Jun 22, 2018 18:55:37 GMT
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Post by auntmimi on Jul 6, 2021 19:37:07 GMT
St. Louis, Missouri and have been scrapping since 2001.
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