cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 12, 2021 13:58:49 GMT
Made another single tonight. 42 to go. But the sentiment stamps and dies I was waiting on The Ton to restock since November showed up yesterday. 😫😫😫 DH told me I should get them before they sell out again and just not play with them until I've done my 50 pages, but IDK. That kinda seems ok and kinda seems like cheating. If it’s something you really love, have been wanting to get, would use them, and would buy them anyway at the end of the freeze/chill, I say get them now. My main reason for freezing is to slow the influx of product because I’m not using it fast enough and also to stop the mindless buying because “I could use it” “it’s cute” “it’s on sale” etc. I want it to be something I really really love to bring it into my house or something I need/want for a current project that I will use right away (and don’t already have something that will work in my stash). If I know I will buy it the second a freeze is over, what’s the point in waiting and missing out? I’m hoping that at the end of my freeze, my desire to buy everything scrapping from everyone will be less, and I won’t be having a big splurge to make up for lost time.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2021 14:41:32 GMT
My main reason for freezing is to slow the influx of product because I’m not using it fast enough and also to stop the mindless buying because “I could use it” “it’s cute” “it’s on sale” etc. I want it to be something I really really love to bring it into my house I totally agree with this. I wanted to use this challenge to get a handle on my supplies, (eye opening for sure!) and to stop the mindless product purchasing. I need to be more deliberate and for anything to come into my scraproom right now it would need to be very special and important, not just what I was able to grab in the latest sale. (Don't get me wrong, I love sales! I love picking up random supplies!) I am just at the point where that isn't working for me anymore. I don't have the space and it feels overwhelming.
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vexedangel
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Post by vexedangel on Jan 13, 2021 3:02:07 GMT
Hmm. Ok, thanks ladies. I'm going to get it and start my 50 over!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 13, 2021 13:53:10 GMT
final layout with the Authentique October pack - another double page layout. That makes eight pages (five layouts) from the pack. I'm switching to cards now - I'll make postcards to send the nursing home in October...let's see how close I can get to 60 (number of beds) Is that a current line? Did you use it on your most recent Halloween pages in the sharing thread? I need some Halloween papers and I liked those. I'm just wondering if I can actually buy them or if they are an older line that was in your stash.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 13, 2021 13:54:13 GMT
I've got 9 layouts done. I had gone with 20 as my goal. I may hit that this month and I'm so excited about it. I'm so slow. And I'm a small stash scrapper so 50 seemed overwhelming to me.
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Post by Linda on Jan 13, 2021 14:47:19 GMT
final layout with the Authentique October pack - another double page layout. That makes eight pages (five layouts) from the pack. I'm switching to cards now - I'll make postcards to send the nursing home in October...let's see how close I can get to 60 (number of beds) Is that a current line? Did you use it on your most recent Halloween pages in the sharing thread? I need some Halloween papers and I liked those. I'm just wondering if I can actually buy them or if they are an older line that was in your stash. I'm not sure - DH picked it up in Nov or Dec at Tuesday Morning for me. But yes, it's the line I've been using on the Halloween pages.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 13, 2021 17:29:03 GMT
I finished another two pages today, but have not yet counted them b/c it's too dark and dreary here for good pictures of them to post. Yesterday, I spent 45 minutes in our LSS and DID NOT SPEND A CENT!!!! Full disclosure I was with justjac, and was not above urging HER to pick up "a few things..." Was all gung ho to start scrapping with the photos I printed yesterday, but now that I am starting on a page I have had in my head for weeks, I decided to use a little mixed media on the background. WHY do I do this? I own a TON of Christmas themed papers. Could have started with THOSE. But the good news is I have not screwed up the pages--YET. And more good news: when I DO screw up the wet media, I can always cover it up with all those pp's, right?
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Post by Linda on Jan 13, 2021 21:33:42 GMT
22 more cards done
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2021 23:01:13 GMT
I've got 9 layouts done. I had gone with 20 as my goal. I may hit that this month and I'm so excited about it. I'm so slow. And I'm a small stash scrapper so 50 seemed overwhelming to me. That's awesome!! I love it when I surprise myself by what I get done...and your LO are wonderful, I love the "son" one.
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Post by refugeepea on Jan 13, 2021 23:11:18 GMT
I'm sorry I haven't read the entire thread, but anyone else struggling with being creative? Especially those living in the U.S. right now? I won't get into politics, but lots of unrest. It seems like it will never end here. I did start a mini album. One page down. I think 48 more to go? That was just a 4x4 size too. Anyway, I'm going to try to focus on keeping my hands busy with paper and have it not related to people. I'm doing a quote album. I might not even keep it that long, but it's something to do.
ETA: I'm at 47.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2021 3:38:51 GMT
I'm sorry I haven't read the entire thread, but anyone else struggling with being creative? Especially those living in the U.S. right now? I won't get into politics, but lots of unrest. It seems like it will never end here. I did start a mini album. One page down. I think 48 more to go? That was just a 4x4 size too. Anyway, I'm going to try to focus on keeping my hands busy with paper and have it not related to people. I'm doing a quote album. I might not even keep it that long, but it's something to do.
ETA: I'm at 47.
((((hugs)))) Be gentle with yourself...I am just trying to focus on small things-yesterday I wasn't feeling creative at all, so I sat down with some paint markers and watercolor paper and tried some techniques. It was a hot mess, lol but it was kind of nice just to fool around with some stuff. As much as I don't want to because I want to know everything that is happening, I might have to take a small news break. I think with all the media outlets and ways to get the info, it can get really overwhelming.
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Post by Linda on Jan 14, 2021 5:22:42 GMT
I'm sorry I haven't read the entire thread, but anyone else struggling with being creative? Especially those living in the U.S. right now? I won't get into politics, but lots of unrest. It seems like it will never end here. I did start a mini album. One page down. I think 48 more to go? That was just a 4x4 size too. Anyway, I'm going to try to focus on keeping my hands busy with paper and have it not related to people. I'm doing a quote album. I might not even keep it that long, but it's something to do.
ETA: I'm at 47.
((((Hugs))) my mojo is finally back after a couple of months of being missing in action. I think because I'm escaping all the news by creating - it keep me from doomscrolling so much. But I can relate to the struggle - it's just different kinds of stress/unrest that seems to impact my creativity.
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Post by Linda on Jan 14, 2021 5:23:41 GMT
I've killed that Authentique October pack - here's all that left after 8 pages (5layouts) and 60 cards... I think that's something I need to remember when purchasing collection packs etc...it's going to take a LOT of layouts and cards to use it up, am I going to want to make that many with it or should I just look for a couple of sheets of paper from the collection.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 14, 2021 5:49:42 GMT
I've killed that Authentique October pack - here's all that left after 8 pages (5layouts) and 60 cards... I think that's something I need to remember when purchasing collection packs etc...it's going to take a LOT of layouts and cards to use it up, am I going to want to make that many with it or should I just look for a couple of sheets of paper from the collection. That’s why I’ve started getting the 6x6 pad instead of the collection - I can get the variety of patterns without all the excess. I sometimes pick up a favorite 12x12 sheet if I love it, to use as a background, or a stripe to use for strips.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 14, 2021 8:49:00 GMT
I think that's something I need to remember when purchasing collection packs etc...it's going to take a LOT of layouts and cards to use it up, am I going to want to make that many with it or should I just look for a couple of sheets of paper from the collection. This is a really smart way to look at future purchases.
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Post by lilacgal on Jan 14, 2021 14:52:32 GMT
I've killed that Authentique October pack - here's all that left after 8 pages (5layouts) and 60 cards... I think that's something I need to remember when purchasing collection packs etc...it's going to take a LOT of layouts and cards to use it up, am I going to want to make that many with it or should I just look for a couple of sheets of paper from the collection. That’s awesome to see! I’m in the process of reminding myself that I don’t need the extra paper add-on for my Hip Kits. The January kit paper is right up my alley, but I haven’t used up the paper from my prior two kits as it is.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 14, 2021 14:59:02 GMT
I've killed that Authentique October pack - here's all that left after 8 pages (5layouts) and 60 cards... I think that's something I need to remember when purchasing collection packs etc...it's going to take a LOT of layouts and cards to use it up, am I going to want to make that many with it or should I just look for a couple of sheets of paper from the collection. My problem is that I would even have trouble throwing away these SCRAPS! They would make such a fun page all woven together and overlapped and...
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Post by Linda on Jan 14, 2021 15:44:47 GMT
My problem is that I would even have trouble throwing away these SCRAPS! They would make such a fun page all woven together and overlapped and... Well, DD14 scavenged and the pile is MUCH smaller this morning. I'll probably put the remaining pieces in my autumn folder
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Post by grammadee on Jan 14, 2021 18:27:34 GMT
Finished 3 pages this morning and posted the others that I had done earlier in the week. So now completed 19. 31 to go.
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Post by Linda on Jan 14, 2021 21:28:17 GMT
next up - I have a page protector with all things basketball - dd14 was a team manager for one season. I'm going to see if I can get the rest of the photos from that season scrapped and then evaluate any leftovers to see if they'll work with casual basketball at home pics and if not, either toss or donate.
update -two layouts done
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Post by Linda on Jan 15, 2021 2:54:03 GMT
and one more done. I think I just have the team photos and possibly the awards left and then I'm done with basketball. Whatever I don't use will be tossed or donated because none of it will work well for outdoor basketball pics (which are all I'll have from now on)
team photos done - double layout. Just the awards dinner now.
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vexedangel
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Post by vexedangel on Jan 15, 2021 4:10:57 GMT
All right, did a 2 pager tonight, 48 to go!
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Post by Linda on Jan 15, 2021 5:36:54 GMT
Another basketball page to finish up the basketball photos. I have one sheet (8.5x11) of basketball paper leftover - debating whether to hang on to it or put in donations. Next up - an Echo Park Collection that I bought specifically to use with Mediaevil Faire photos...but haven't even opened. Time to find the photos and get them scrapped.
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thwarth
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Post by thwarth on Jan 15, 2021 15:21:58 GMT
32 pages done! 18 to go. I'll take a picture of the stack when I hit 50. My husband gave me eye surgery for Christmas and I had my eye lasered this week. My brain his having a hard time adjusting. In fact I was working on a layout about my oldest DS and my daughter came in and asked why I had a picture of my DS#2 on the layout. I couldn't tell them apart. So I'm on a forced slowdow until my eyes are less blurry.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 15, 2021 15:29:54 GMT
I've got 14 done of my 20 goal. I'm so excited. This week off has been so much fun.
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Post by Linda on Jan 15, 2021 16:07:06 GMT
thwarth - wishing you quick healing. jeremysgirl - wow - go girl! I've done two one layouts with the EP collection so far. And a 2-page layout as well
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 16, 2021 9:21:24 GMT
Last night I worked on more holiday pages. Didn't finish them yet, so I'm not counting them yet. I'm hoping some time this weekend I can finish some and add to my numbers.
Yesterday I passed up stickers because I wanted to stick to my goal in this challenge.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2021 0:29:03 GMT
Right now would be a good time to join the crop and get some pages done! See the Jan 16th crop link from msliz!
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 17, 2021 2:57:09 GMT
I finished a partially done page and have another one that just needs the journaling printed out thanks to the crop today.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 17, 2021 4:37:57 GMT
Right now would be a good time to join the crop and get some pages done! See the Jan 16th crop link from msliz ! Another crop on Sunday, if anyone wants to join me...
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