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Post by nancydrew on Dec 7, 2016 23:24:04 GMT
Last year, my daughter and her boyfriend (who are Christmas fanatics) had a holiday party. It went great and everyone had a wonderful time. For Christmas, I made them a scrapbook of the party. They loved it!! This year they again had a holiday party. Unfortunately, it wasn't as great and there was some family drama. I was planning on making them another album but now I'm not sure what to do. There was some great parts of the party. And I got some amazing photos but I'm not sure if I would make people uncomfortable with the album??
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Post by nitad on Dec 8, 2016 3:07:15 GMT
nancydrew can you possibly just make a couple of pages to add to last years album?
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Post by grammadee on Dec 8, 2016 4:11:05 GMT
Last year, my daughter and her boyfriend (who are Christmas fanatics) had a holiday party. It went great and everyone had a wonderful time. For Christmas, I made them a scrapbook of the party. They loved it!! This year they again had a holiday party. Unfortunately, it wasn't as great and there was some family drama. I was planning on making them another album but now I'm not sure what to do. There was some great parts of the party. And I got some amazing photos but I'm not sure if I would make people uncomfortable with the album?? That's too bad. Can you set up an album for this and future Christmases, maybe do a cover page, and then just a couple of pages for this year, and then leave the rest to be filled in each year? Might even lead off with a couple of pages about last years function?
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scrapaddie
Drama Llama
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Post by scrapaddie on Dec 8, 2016 4:29:40 GMT
I have a Craft Robo (I think it's what they called the old Silhouette in the UK maybe?) and it suddenly stopped cutting properly. It kind of cuts halfway through the cardstock. Very irritating and I couldn't figure it out, tried everything grrrrr! My Cuttlebug won't cut through the middle of dies either, no matter how many layers of extra cardstock I run it through with. Bloody things! On a brighter note, I get product from an online store to do a monthly blog post. This month I really struggled to use WRMK Urban Chic. Yesterday I got my box of stash for my October 1st post and I've knocked out a LO and a half this afternoon. So maybe my mojo is back? Yippeee! Are your cuttlebug plates warped or bent?
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Post by nancydrew on Dec 8, 2016 11:10:10 GMT
Last year, my daughter and her boyfriend (who are Christmas fanatics) had a holiday party. It went great and everyone had a wonderful time. For Christmas, I made them a scrapbook of the party. They loved it!! This year they again had a holiday party. Unfortunately, it wasn't as great and there was some family drama. I was planning on making them another album but now I'm not sure what to do. There was some great parts of the party. And I got some amazing photos but I'm not sure if I would make people uncomfortable with the album?? That's too bad. Can you set up an album for this and future Christmases, maybe do a cover page, and then just a couple of pages for this year, and then leave the rest to be filled in each year? Might even lead off with a couple of pages about last years function? That's a really good idea. I'm going to ask my daughter today what she'd like me to do. I may do what you suggested. Thank you and I hope your recovery is going well.
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Post by nancydrew on Dec 8, 2016 11:13:12 GMT
nancydrew can you possibly just make a couple of pages to add to last years album? That's a great idea! I may do it that way after discussing it with my daughter. I know I won't give it to her on Christmas if I do make her an album. I don't want to make anyone more uncomfortable then they already are.
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scrappington
Pearl Clutcher
in Canada
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Jun 26, 2014 14:43:10 GMT
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Post by scrappington on Dec 8, 2016 14:47:43 GMT
well I was able to get out 18 cards to the "Caring Hearts Drive", not a lot but it was something. I had fun making them. This weekend our holiday festivities continue with my DH's work party on Saturday night and my family Christmas gather / mom's bday on Sunday afternoon. So I need 3 bday cards and 3 Christmas cards for the weekend. So why not squeeze in a scrapbook session at my friends house before Christmas work party!!!. I have to deliver some of our black friday goodies anyway. So we are having a mini impromtu really need to get shit done crop from 10-4..I can't stay any later as I have to drive home and get ready to go out. But I am making 3 bday cards all the same. And making the same Christmas card. Hoping I can make more than 3 as I would like to send some out. Next year I will be prepared
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Post by kiwigirl on Dec 8, 2016 20:47:11 GMT
I have a Craft Robo (I think it's what they called the old Silhouette in the UK maybe?) and it suddenly stopped cutting properly. It kind of cuts halfway through the cardstock. Very irritating and I couldn't figure it out, tried everything grrrrr! My Cuttlebug won't cut through the middle of dies either, no matter how many layers of extra cardstock I run it through with. Bloody things! On a brighter note, I get product from an online store to do a monthly blog post. This month I really struggled to use WRMK Urban Chic. Yesterday I got my box of stash for my October 1st post and I've knocked out a LO and a half this afternoon. So maybe my mojo is back? Yippeee! Are your cuttlebug plates warped or bent? I had not thought of that! They are pretty old and manky so I'll order some fresh new ones & see if that works thanks!
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Post by nancydrew on Dec 10, 2016 6:31:14 GMT
Last year, my daughter and her boyfriend (who are Christmas fanatics) had a holiday party. It went great and everyone had a wonderful time. For Christmas, I made them a scrapbook of the party. They loved it!! This year they again had a holiday party. Unfortunately, it wasn't as great and there was some family drama. I was planning on making them another album but now I'm not sure what to do. There was some great parts of the party. And I got some amazing photos but I'm not sure if I would make people uncomfortable with the album?? Just a quick update on this situation. It turns out it really wasn't a big deal at all and everyone is over it! YAY for family peace! Good thing I had started the album since I am going to give it to them for Christmas. Now I only wish I had more pictures but I was too busy helping with the food. Oh well that was much more needed at the time.
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Dec 10, 2016 12:43:37 GMT
well I was able to get out 18 cards to the "Caring Hearts Drive", not a lot but it was something. UM...that is huge! WTG! I was thinking of trying to make a few for them this year...but I had my goal at 3-6...and I didn't get there! You have high standards for yourself
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scrappington
Pearl Clutcher
in Canada
Posts: 3,139
Jun 26, 2014 14:43:10 GMT
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Post by scrappington on Dec 10, 2016 12:51:24 GMT
well I was able to get out 18 cards to the "Caring Hearts Drive", not a lot but it was something. UM...that is huge! WTG! I was thinking of trying to make a few for them this year...but I had my goal at 3-6...and I didn't get there! You have high standards for yourself Thank you. I found a simple yet effective looking card on pinterest and found my grove. I've decided to even use that design for my christmas cards. Every card counts. I think it's a great thing that they do.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Dec 12, 2016 21:46:23 GMT
My random scrappy thoughts:
Is it wrong that I order photo cards for Christmas more because I want to include one in my DD than for any other reason?
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Post by mom on Dec 12, 2016 22:25:50 GMT
My random scrappy thoughts: Is it wrong that I order photo cards for Christmas more because I want to include one in my DD than for any other reason? Nope. Not wrong!
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Post by myboysnme on Dec 12, 2016 22:55:28 GMT
My random scrappy thoughts: Is it wrong that I order photo cards for Christmas more because I want to include one in my DD than for any other reason? I ordered graduation announcements for my son just so I would have one to scrap. I only ordered 5 total and then really thought long and hard about who I could send them to.
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Post by mom on Dec 13, 2016 0:09:06 GMT
My random scrappy thoughts: Is it wrong that I order photo cards for Christmas more because I want to include one in my DD than for any other reason? I ordered graduation announcements for my son just so I would have one to scrap. I only ordered 5 total and then really thought long and hard about who I could send them to. How were you only able to order 5?? That what I need to do, but 25 was the minimal with Jostens.
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Post by myboysnme on Dec 13, 2016 0:40:59 GMT
I ordered graduation announcements for my son just so I would have one to scrap. I only ordered 5 total and then really thought long and hard about who I could send them to. How were you only able to order 5?? That what I need to do, but 25 was the minimal with Jostens. I know. I desperately wanted to find someone who was buying them who would sell me a few but no luck. I ended up making my own online.
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Post by anniefb on Dec 13, 2016 4:08:16 GMT
Im working on my daughters scrapbook, shes 18 weeks now and Im just now doing week 5 lol, this is going to be a project! Im doing standard 12x12 mixed in with pocket pages I need some more ideas for different layout designs. Do yall know of any good classes that would help with this? Ive been scraping for years but I still get stuck on basic things like this I would try working with some sketches to give you ideas for different layouts etc. there are lots of free ones out there- Studio Calico and Citrus Twist post sketches in their blogs on Sundays and there's also something like Page Maps. If you google scrapbook sketches you should get a heap coming up.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Dec 13, 2016 9:15:02 GMT
How were you only able to order 5?? That what I need to do, but 25 was the minimal with Jostens. I ordered 6 Christmas cards from Walmart.com They have a huge selection of the types of cards you can make. I'm pretty sure they have graduation, too.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Dec 13, 2016 12:06:06 GMT
I guiltlessly (used gift cards) just ordered 4 red WRMK 8.5x11 3 ring albums for myself from walmart. And they'll be delivered for free by the 19th!
Merry Christmas, me!
Now, if only I could get some scrappy time in.
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