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Post by peachiceteas on Mar 21, 2021 12:08:45 GMT
I would have warned myself that the LSS would no longer be available. That AC would take over so much and just make it all similar. That the days of picking and choosing in person were coming to an end.
And I would have bought like crazy. It's so interesting to me that you mention this. I wasn't part of this hobby when LSS were really a thing. We have a 'big box store' called Hobbycraft (basically Hobby Lobby) and that is the closest thing I can liken a LSS in the UK to - even though I know that they're not at all alike. However, I did visit a LSS in Barcelona (Christmas 2019 - last time I left the country 😭) and having the opportunity to browse in store was wonderful. Looking back, what I really enjoyed was being able to talk to the lady that owned the store about scrapbooking. I've never had the opportunity to look at someone elses layouts and discuss them in person before. That was awesome. I suppose I can relate a little but I've pretty much had to purchase everything online from day one. I have loved the anticipation of coming back to this thread again & again, putting in my two cents, and reading all about what my fellow crafters are doing.
Me too. I've really enjoyed checking in regularly here this morning to see if anyone has posted. It's really nice to feel part of the conversation rather than reading it after it's happened. I've just been picking cards from the last few SC kits to work with some photos. Pretty happy with where I've got to. |
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Post by JavaJones on Mar 21, 2021 12:18:37 GMT
Sunday AMA: 1. Reveal the SECRET GEM in your hoard, something you've not used out of fear of no longer having it or not being able to live up to its beauty. Your hoard trophy, if you will... Tell us why you think you've not used it so far and what could finally prompt you to get it out of the hoard and onto a project! 2. What ADVICE would you give your former scrapbooking/crafty self? As years go by, experience trickles in, we often end up seeing things from a different perspective through growth and trial. Is there anything in particular you feel you need to remind yourself (and your fellow crafters) of? 3. Share your FAVOURITE MOMENT OR LESSON from this weekend with us. It can be a funny anecdote, an expression of gratitude, something that helped you, something you witnessed over these three days, a conclusion you've come to, a realisation you made, a regret even. Don't be shy! 1. Hmmm...Since I have been slowly going through my stash of 20+ years of scrapping and hoarding I have unearthed some gems that I still want to hoard, most notably a stash of Basic Grey, and most specifically the Urban Prairie line. I think I will pull it out and maybe use it for photos of when I am finally vaccinated, hopefully this summer  2. I would tell my former scrappy self that done is better than perfect, and kids grow fast, so get those photos in albums. Also, don’t make so many gift albums for people that really don’t appreciate the effort and love that it took to make them. Shutterfly photo books are good enough for ‘em!  3. I have really enjoyed seeing everyone’s layouts and cards, and “chatting” with folks who love this hobby as much as I do. I also realized that I really benefit from having specific scrappy goals and challenges to inspire me to create and get those photos on pages. I always put myself and my hobby last, especially with everyone working/schooling from home this past year. Sometimes the (fill-in-the-blank-chore) can wait till tomorrow |
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Post by peachiceteas on Mar 21, 2021 12:23:17 GMT
I think I will pull it out and maybe use it for photos of when I am finally vaccinated, hopefully this summer This is the start of a brilliant idea! Using supplies we have been hoarding to celebrate being vaccinated and all our 'firsts' after COVID when all of this is behind us. 😍 |
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Post by scrappyem on Mar 21, 2021 12:25:51 GMT
Good morning friends. I didn't get any scrappy time yesterday but hoping to find some today, so just now getting caught up. Love seeing everyone's work and all the chatter. Super fun. Today’s AMA... 1. Play DESIGNER FOR A DAY ....honestly it would just be Crate Paper Notes and Things. I didn’t get enough of it at the time and of course now I can’t get it anywhere. I could make every page with that collection until the end of time. It felt vintage without being dirty brown, I loved all the details and texture Same! Love Notes and things! A part of me is hoping now that CP is still alive, they will do a Notes and Things 2 for the 10 year anniversary. Ages ago, CP asked on a blog post or social media what people wanted to see and several people asked for a Notes and Things 2. No problem, it's super easy! As you read the posts, highlight (mouse click) the passage you're interested in replying to and a "quick quote" option will pop up. Click that and the passage will automatically be quoted in the reply window at the bottom of the page. Just keep reading and highlighting passages to add them to the same reply window. Voilà. 😉 This is neat! Now I feel like one of the cool kids.  love the clean style on your planner pages and using the thin strips of paper like washi. I look forward to watching this, too! I love Jason Clement !!!! Have you watched "Flight of the Concord?" Taikia Watiti is involved in (I forget whether he's director, producer, etc ? ) "What We Do in the Shadows", so I KNOW it must be good !!! I only recently learned allll about Taika and his body of work---I went down quite the rabbit hole! It all started when I watched "Jo Jo Rabbit"......he was SO good as a satirical Hitler! That lead me to read all about his career, and watch several interviews with him on you-tube....I'm a huge fan now, and want to watch everything he's done. Loved Jo Jo Rabbit! Watched it as part of my D&I group's movie series. It was so good. I'll have to check his show! |
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Post by scrappyem on Mar 21, 2021 12:42:57 GMT
Sunday AMA:
1. I have these gorgeous papers that I got in a kit 2 years ago. They are so pretty on their own and I don't want to add anything to them. I used a couple for OLW last year as that project inspires me to use my favorites. I need to pull them out and see what I can come up with.
2. To use it up when you still love it. There were things I adored, hoarded, and then eventually didn't love anymore. They never got used at all. Next would be take notes as many days as you can manage. Last bit would be to take the photo anytime you think of it. Don't wait for a better moment. It likely won't happen later, so do it now, now, now.
3. So fun to see all the chatter on the board. The excitement is contagious. I was sad all day yesterday when I had to adult and kept wishing I was back home to play with my pretties. That hasn't happened in ages, so thanks ladies.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Mar 21, 2021 12:51:45 GMT
Good morning! Love seeing all the scrappy goodness posted on this thread! Big thanks to sleepingbooty for running this online crop! I made six cards yesterday. So happy to be in my scrappy place and doing something. Using my new Snarky Cats stamps. I know, it's not Christmas now but I wanted to try my hand at the masking technique and use my new Tim Holtz dauber-thingy that you user to make the night sky and the moon. I also got to play with my heat tool by embossing the snowflakes.  I hope to try my hand at some birthday cards today! Fingers crossed! |
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Post by hop2 on Mar 21, 2021 12:53:45 GMT
I guess I had better get back to scrapping instead of getting snarky with men on the internet about women being devalued
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 21, 2021 12:57:53 GMT
I was over here expecting you to be having a casual but delicious breakfast and you guys are levelling up over there with fizz. Yasss hun. That sounds glorious and our berries, granola, yogurt and honey is weak in comparison. 'Scuse me, honey and yogurt is the basis for all things good in the morning. Giving me all the summers-in-Greece vibes! Now, imagine... a breakfast table with eggs Benedict AND honey + yogurt bowls! ❤️✨ He's got his head in a toy stuffed with peanut butter and biscuits at the moment to keep him quiet. Awww, that sounds so cute! Is it a kong? My mother's foster pups went from crazy bonkers wildlings chewing ALL the furniture to quietly trying to work their way through the stuffed toy when she got the kongs from the freezer. Adorable af. Thou must take photos for Buddy's album! (who am I kidding? you already have!) What is your plan for the day - still going on the memory planner? I am going to get myself a fresh cup of tea and have a play with the dog digital stamps I purchased from EE. I'm going to try printing and cutting with my Cricut to make some ephemera pieces! 😍 I am determined not to have this 'not shipping to the UK' malarkey hold me back from playing with the same pretties as everyone else. 😜 Memory planner workout, yas! I'm not giving up. This thing needs to be up to date and I've clearly not tired of cutting out thin strips out of paper scraps yet. We have Sunday coffee + pastry break planned for the afternoon. Lazying it up lizard-in-the-sun style. We're both off WFH tomorrow so we'll head out and walk all the way to the sea then. Kudos to you for not letting the VAT madness hold you back! Would absolutely love to see the pretty ephemera die-cuts you make with your Cricut and Christine's digi stamps. Will you be sharing a look at them? (So sorry about your husband's knee. I hope he gets well soon!) |
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Post by hop2 on Mar 21, 2021 12:58:20 GMT
grammadee thank you for always finding the time to say encouraging things. I appreciate your kind and informative comments to everyone. Sometimes you bring to light a technique or color combo or arrange my that I might have missed and reading your comments is educational and inspiring.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Mar 21, 2021 13:00:28 GMT
Sunday AMA:
1. Reveal the SECRET GEM in your hoard: Everything I have is my secret gem LOL. I'm glad I purchased what I have when I did, now I just need the time and motivation to use it.
2. What ADVICE would you give your former scrapbooking/crafty self? Carve out the time to document your life. You will be so glad you did. My aunt died yesterday and I'm so glad I have photos/layouts of her to remember her by.
3. Share your FAVOURITE MOMENT OR LESSON from this weekend with us. JUST DO IT. I'm participating in the #100daypeas challenge and have been faithfully documenting my life with a journal for the past 50 days. Every day I write a memory of the day and often add a picture. Already, I can look back and be amazed at the times we are all living through now. What was NEWS a month ago is a fact of life now. How quickly it all changes. How quickly we went from despair to HOPE. Another lesson learned - we have an amazing group of friends here. I appreciate all of you, sharing this hobby and your life. May we still be doing this 10 years from now!
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Post by hop2 on Mar 21, 2021 13:01:37 GMT
sleepingbooty thank you for organizing the crop and cheering us all on and giving us inspiration to think about and giving us all the opportunity to have fun together
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Post by hop2 on Mar 21, 2021 13:12:40 GMT
Sunday AMA:
1. Reveal the SECRET GEM in your hoard, something you've not used out of fear of no longer having it or not being able to live up to its beauty. Your hoard trophy, if you will... Tell us why you think you've not used it so far and what could finally prompt you to get it out of the hoard and onto a project!
I’m not sure I have one, I mean I have a hoard, probably too much, but I can’t say I’m keeping anything because I’m fearful of using it. More like I just haven’t found the time to use it yet. I used to have tools & supplies I was avoiding using ( sillouette for one but the suggestion of a different blade solved my last reservations with using that )
2. What ADVICE would you give your former scrapbooking/crafty self? As years go by, experience trickles in, we often end up seeing things from a different perspective through growth and trial. Is there anything in particular you feel you need to remind yourself (and your fellow crafters) of? The laundry will still be there later, more even, so rememver to carve out time for yourself to enjoy your hobby. Self care is as important as laundry, dishes, dusting, vacuuming, etc. probably more important.
3. Share your FAVOURITE MOMENT OR LESSON from this weekend with us. It can be a funny anecdote, an expression of gratitude, something that helped you, something you witnessed over these three days, a conclusion you've come to, a realisation you made, a regret even. Don't be shy! Seeing what other people do well can give you inspiration for your own project. Even when your style is nothing like theirs. You might see a color combo you might not have thought of, you learn something from others work. It is just inspiring seeing people be happy, productive and successful. I like seeing everyone get things done and be happy with themselves about it.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 21, 2021 13:59:59 GMT
Page 8 commenting: These are swatches of my supplies and how they react to water. I started it years ago but finally finished (for now). These are such dreamy swatches, @patter. 😍 I can imagine summer days staring at these, near the water somewhere. Congrats on finishing all these swatches, a true labour of love! I'm hoping this helps you with product selection moving forward. Any upcoming big projects for these supplies? This past month I used my very last sheet of Basic Grey on a layout about an orchid. And I did have that moment when I asked myself, "Is this photo BG worthy?" But yeah, yeah it is. Go you! It can be hard to let go of a favourite, especially after all these years but it can feel even better making the decision that this is it and you're going all in. 😊 It used to feel like work to hold myself back from overbuying. Now it feels like work to find something I like well enough to buy online, accounting for the shipping I have to pay.
Here's to hoping something catches your fancy this year, something exceptionally pretty and suited to what you scrap. It must be tough living through major changes in the industry and realising you liked it better before but that is out of reach now. 😔 I feel you on the is-this-worth-shipping part as an international: it jumps so quickly up. I cannot justify paying the price of the paper pad itself in shipping just to have that pad sent to me (RIP bank account if I dare add some embellishments to the order). It's a game of being hyper selective and really sitting on it before making the purchase. I have loved the anticipation of coming back to this thread again & again, putting in my two cents, and reading all about what my fellow crafters are doing. I agree, it's been so much fun crawling back to this thread over and over again, seeing it move ahead and forge its way further with the new comments and crossing conversations! This has been such an uplifting and heartwarming weekend on my side of the crop. 💖 |
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Post by peachiceteas on Mar 21, 2021 14:02:38 GMT
Awww, that sounds so cute! Is it a kong? My mother's foster pups went from crazy bonkers wildlings chewing ALL the furniture to quietly trying to work their way through the stuffed toy when she got the kongs from the freezer. Adorable af. Thou must take photos for Buddy's album! (who am I kidding? you already have!) YES! Kong is a SAVIOUR in our house (and sounds like it was for your mothers too!). I've bought a few so I can have them in the freezer ready for the right moment. Memory planner workout, yas! I'm not giving up. This thing needs to be up to date and I've clearly not tired of cutting out thin strips out of paper scraps yet. We have Sunday coffee + pastry break planned for the afternoon. Lazying it up lizard-in-the-sun style. We're both off WFH tomorrow so we'll head out and walk all the way to the sea then. Kudos to you for not letting the VAT madness hold you back! Would absolutely love to see the pretty ephemera die-cuts you make with your Cricut and Christine's digi stamps. Will you be sharing a look at them? (So sorry about your husband's knee. I hope he gets well soon!) This sounds like the perfect weekend to me. A little bit of scrappin', some delicious food and quality time with SO (although lets be real that the past year has been nothing but time with the SO). Here's a little look at what I've been working on. I've just got a new printer so I've spent a bit of time setting it up and getting the quality right but this is where I am. I picked my cards, and then recoloured the stamps & added an offset in PS before taking them into Design Space to print and cut. I'm really chuffed that I've managed to get an almost perfect match for the SC card. The blue is a little darker as I needed more contrast between the white for legibility but this is exactly why I bought a Cricut. Photo of the pup for good measure. 😂  I could print and cut a load of them but spending a little bit of time crafting it so the colours match the spread perfectly is worth it for me. |
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Post by grammadee on Mar 21, 2021 14:15:10 GMT
Neisey, I love your "Melbin" page! Good job finding your way around! Our cruise stopped there for a day on our way to Sydney in 2012, where we disembarked and went up to the Gold Coast. So many adventures to be had in that country, and the people there and in New Zealand were super friendly. msliz, I have loved seeing all your pages about your girls and their hair. Love the Bleach page, showing the process--and that pretty title that picks up all the options for where to go next. And so cool that you documneted the farewell to dear Denty. Love the subdued tones and florals: so appropriate for saying goodbye... Thanks for sharing your colour samples, @patter. Your journaling pages are always beautiful. I would love to have even half your skill at layering on colour and elements. So glad you were so happy making SNARKY cat cards, MDscrapaholic! They are cute. I love the snow in the background. Look forward to seeing your birthday cards. You are so sweet, hop2. Thank you for the kind words. BTW, I loved hearing about your respective breakfasts, @peachyicedteas and @sleepinbooty. Makes my Cheerios and skim milk seem, well, blah... I am dreaming of the day when restaurants can serve Sunday brunch again. (and in my dream, my gall bladder has either been removed or learned to behave). Crepes and custard with whipped cream and fresh fruit for me, and fluffy cheese omelette with heaps of bacon for dh... Yeah, I know, we could do that at home. But that would take away the feeling of being pampered . Loving your questions, sleepingbooty and everyone's responses. Off to do my own.
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Post by peachiceteas on Mar 21, 2021 14:23:25 GMT
Crepes and custard with whipped cream and fresh fruit for me, and fluffy cheese omelette with heaps of bacon for dh... Yeah, I know, we could do that at home. But that would take away the feeling of being pampered  . Oh yes! I know that feeling very well. I've missed eating in restaurants too. One of those things we all took for granted and will always appreciate going forward. 😀 The breakfast you've just described there sounds like the two-course breakfast I need in my life. Savoury to start, sweet to finish. 😜 |
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Post by Linda on Mar 21, 2021 14:24:56 GMT
Ok, but first, that cute fabric (?) gardening apron embellishment with the tools in the belt! Thank you for all the encouraging comments. The apron is an old Jolees embellishment and indeed cloth. Next would be take notes as many days as you can manage. I use Facebook to refresh my memory for the day to day and on trips, I always email someone every night with a recap of the day. That's as close to notes as I ever manage I'm so sorry for your loss. Sunday AMA: 1. Reveal the SECRET GEM in your hoard, something you've not used out of fear of no longer having it or not being able to live up to its beauty. Your hoard trophy, if you will... Tell us why you think you've not used it so far and what could finally prompt you to get it out of the hoard and onto a project! I don't have anything specific in my scrapbook hoard - I tend to use rather than not. But I do have a metre of fabric that I've had for probably 20 years without cutting into. It's a pretty Liberty of London floral and my mum brought it back from the UK for me and told me to use it for myself not the kids or house. And she shouldn't have done that because if she hadn't, it would have become a pretty dress and gotten handed down to my younger DD. But I almost never sew for myself and it's never been touched. Mum is gone now but the girls are too old for pretty florals - they like black, black, more black and graphic tees. 2. What ADVICE would you give your former scrapbooking/crafty self? As years go by, experience trickles in, we often end up seeing things from a different perspective through growth and trial. Is there anything in particular you feel you need to remind yourself (and your fellow crafters) of? You don't have to scrap every photo. I started back in the day of film cameras and carried over the 'make the most of the photos you have' into the digital era of unlimited photos. I'm much more selective of choosing photos today. 3. Share your FAVOURITE MOMENT OR LESSON from this weekend with us. It can be a funny anecdote, an expression of gratitude, something that helped you, something you witnessed over these three days, a conclusion you've come to, a realisation you made, a regret even. Don't be shy! I enjoyed the two virtual crops I popped in on. I want to get something with a bigger screen than my iphone 6s though because it's super hard to see. I also need to figure out a better way of propping the phone up so it's not in the way but I can still be on screen. I'm much quieter on video than I am when I'm typing though. It's new tech for me but I'm also self-conscious of how I look, sound, and the etiquette of just piping up. |
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Post by grammadee on Mar 21, 2021 14:29:03 GMT
1. Reveal the SECRET GEM in your hoard, something you've not used out of fear of no longer having it or not being able to live up to its beauty. Your hoard trophy, if you will... Tell us why you think you've not used it so far and what could finally prompt you to get it out of the hoard and onto a project! I have to say that I have finally come to a place where I *USE* the *PRETTY* *THINGS*! Probably more this past year than before that. For one reason, I am getting to that place in life where I remember "back then", but not so much "last week". So when I set out to scrap something, one of the first options that will pop into my mind is something that has been in this room for awhile. 2. What ADVICE would you give your former scrapbooking/crafty self? As years go by, experience trickles in, we often end up seeing things from a different perspective through growth and trial. Is there anything in particular you feel you need to remind yourself (and your fellow crafters) of? I love LavenderLayoutLady's advice! I actually followed it, I think. And if I liked something, I bought multiples, so there is still some of my favourite stuff still here in my stash, even if I have already been using it. My advice to ME, starting out, would be to not worry about the "right" way to do this craft. Don't worry about what everyone else is doing. Just play with your photos and tell your stories. After a very busy middle life, I needed to teach myself to PLAY again. 3. Share your FAVOURITE MOMENT OR LESSON from this weekend with us. It can be a funny anecdote, an expression of gratitude, something that helped you, something you witnessed over these three days, a conclusion you've come to, a realisation you made, a regret even. Don't be shy! Love all the interaction on this thread and in the virtual crops. Some of these Peas have taken this crop weekend to heart. They have been scrapping and chatting and reveling in their scrappiness from early morning until late at night. Thanks so much to you, @leepingbooty for doing another dynamite job of hosting here, to msliz for keeping the virtual train on track, all the Google Meet hosts, and to everyone who has taken the time this weekend to share their ideas, their creations, their time, their struggles and their joy with us! |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 21, 2021 14:30:26 GMT
Page 9 commenting: I have unearthed some gems that I still want to hoard, most notably a stash of Basic Grey, and most specifically the Urban Prairie line. I think I will pull it out and maybe use it for photos of when I am finally vaccinated, hopefully this summer I think this is such a wonderful way to honour your hoarded BG pretties! Vaccination will be such a major milestone and the (literal) breath of fresh air we all need. Celebrating a slow (and hopefully steady) return to a more "normal" way of life is absolutely worthy of old favourites, great idea! 👍 I have really enjoyed seeing everyone’s layouts and cards, and “chatting” with folks who love this hobby as much as I do. I also realized that I really benefit from having specific scrappy goals and challenges to inspire me to create and get those photos on pages. So glad you've enjoyed some of the challenges and that you managed to set goals for yourself this weekend. This is the kind of lesson I love reading about. 😊 I hope you're happy and content with everything you managed to do during the crop! It was a delight having you here with us. A part of me is hoping now that CP is still alive, they will do a Notes and Things 2 for the 10 year anniversary. Ages ago, CP asked on a blog post or social media what people wanted to see and several people asked for a Notes and Things 2. What a wonderful idea, scrappyem! It'd be nice to see AC honour the loyalty their customers have shown to the CP brand over the 10 years of their ownership although I doubt they'll be that interested in giving back to us, alas. Still, fingers crossed! One never knows... 🤞 Do it, AC, do it! This is neat! Now I feel like one of the cool kids. love the clean style on your planner pages and using the thin strips of paper like washi. Thanks so much for the kinds words. And yes, you are now part of the very ~cool~ kids that can quick-quote people, teehee. 😁 To use it up when you still love it. There were things I adored, hoarded, and then eventually didn't love anymore. They never got used at all. Wise words... 🦉 Our tastes and inspiration change over time. It's good to lean into what you like right here, right now. the excitement is contagious. I was sad all day yesterday when I had to adult and kept wishing I was back home to play with my pretties. That hasn't happened in ages, so thanks ladies. I'm happy you're back with us today! Every one of you has been a source of inspiration and provided the cheer, excitement and joy we collectively needed and enjoyed. 🥰 Big thanks to you for playing along and keeping me - and everyone else in here - company! 💜❤️💜 I hope to try my hand at some birthday cards today! Fingers crossed! Yay, crossing my fingers and toes for you! Would love to see what kind of birthday cards you come up with before the crop ends. 😉 Go, MDscrapaholic, go! I guess I had better get back to scrapping instead of getting snarky with men on the internet about women being devalued Pfff, those men. Bleh. 🙄 Stay with us. We get it. Also, we have paper. We have the good kind of snark. And even some snacks... 🍿 Carve out the time to document your life. You will be so glad you did. My aunt died yesterday and I'm so glad I have photos/layouts of her to remember her by. I'm so sorry. Big, big hugs to you, MDscrapaholic. I hope the memories recorded will bring you comfort during this difficult time of grieving. Gosh, this must be such a difficult day for you. Another lesson learned - we have an amazing group of friends here. I appreciate all of you, sharing this hobby and your life. May we still be doing this 10 years from now! YES! This is a wonderful group of wonderful people. This weekend has been an incredible demonstration of the fun and friendship we share in here, I absolutely agree. To immunity & 10 more years of scrapbooking together! 🥳✂️🎉 sleepingbooty thank you for organizing the crop and cheering us all on and giving us inspiration to think about and giving us all the opportunity to have fun together Aww, thanks, hop2! And a big merci to you for participating and being a member of the March crop gang. It's been such a pleasure having you in here. 🌻 Self care is as important as laundry, dishes, dusting, vacuuming, etc. probably more important. One more time for the ladies people in the back! ✨ Even when your style is nothing like theirs. You might see a color combo you might not have thought of, you learn something from others work. It is just inspiring seeing people be happy, productive and successful. I like seeing everyone get things done and be happy with themselves about it. Just nodding my head in agreement over here. You absolutely don't need to share an aesthetic or chapter-of-life with someone to take some valuable things away from their creations. There's a lot to admire and marvel over in someone's crafty work (and, more generally speaking, words). This weekend has been a lovely demonstration of this! I've so enjoyed seeing and taking little things away from everything that's been shared in here. 😊 |
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Post by grammadee on Mar 21, 2021 14:30:50 GMT
Off to play with kitbop 's first sketch and sleepingbooty's Sunday prompts, now. Not sure if they will go together, but if not, I will just have to do more than one LO. What a problem to have  |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 21, 2021 15:21:16 GMT
I just bought cardstock (several packs) and a snowflake punch! All supposed to arrive by next week. I'm reserving my February snow photos until they arrive. I am so excited!
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Post by joyfulnana on Mar 21, 2021 15:36:38 GMT
Good Morning! I'll be kicking off the virtual crop party in about 30 minutes! Noon-4 EST. If you have a google account, you're good to go! I've seen several new faces this weekend and I hope to see more as the day goes on. We'll have three crops today lasting until Midnight EST, I hope you can join us! Sunday AMA: 1. Reveal the SECRET GEM in your hoard, something you've not used out of fear of no longer having it or not being able to live up to its beauty. Your hoard trophy, if you will... Tell us why you think you've not used it so far and what could finally prompt you to get it out of the hoard and onto a project! I too have a hoard, but there isn't anything I keep saving for that perfect page. It's more not taking/making time to scrap as often as I make time to shop lol. 2. What ADVICE would you give your former scrapbooking/crafty self? As years go by, experience trickles in, we often end up seeing things from a different perspective through growth and trial. Is there anything in particular you feel you need to remind yourself (and your fellow crafters) of? I would tell my former crafty self that it's ok to cut the paper! There will be more and it will be every bit as pretty. I would tell her to get herself in the photos too, even if the person with the camera doesn't take the photo the way you would have. 3. Share your FAVOURITE MOMENT OR LESSON from this weekend with us. It can be a funny anecdote, an expression of gratitude, something that helped you, something you witnessed over these three days, a conclusion you've come to, a realisation you made, a regret even. Don't be shy! My favorite thing about this weekend is seeing all the chatter, all the excitement about this hobby we all love. And as someone mentioned up thread, doing this in real time. It's been an awesome weekend and we still have one day to go! Now to go pull the perfect paper for the perfect photo for grammadee's last sketch. I hope to start and complete that one today. |
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Post by joyfulnana on Mar 21, 2021 15:40:14 GMT
Here’s another sketch I hope to get to today. It’s a sketch support sketch from SG. I love that they put the measurements on them.  |
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Post by Jessica on Mar 21, 2021 15:49:22 GMT
Good morning all! I successfully completed my 2018 PL and am now chugging away on January 2019 (after a brief detour to go through all of my Christmas goodies and purge accordingly). I do have plans later this afternoon but am still hoping to join one of the virtual crops for a bit to keep my scrappy mojo going! We had another bunch of fun Saturday night virtual choppers who managed to join despite my inability to post a clickable link! 🤦♀️ Lots of love for everybody posting on the crop thread, it is fun to see and hear about everyone's projects! Since I'm on my phone it is definitely much harder to tag and quote and I'm making a promise to go do more of that after I get my coffee! sleepingbooty and peachiceteas your breakfasts are giving me major food envy. I'd be pulling out some good food stamps and putting them to use right about now. @patter SWOON! THE SWATCHES! Hmm...I never thought to swatch paper! <insert evil laugh> More to come...first I drink the coffee, then I do the things. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 21, 2021 15:59:41 GMT
Oof, apologies about the glare. I snapped some quick photos and didn't realise the light was *this* bad. I'm still desperately trying to use up as many Halloween phrase stickers as possible. It's a good thing 'mom' is spelled 'mum' in British English to give me some options to document my mother's ICU stay earlier this year. 😊 Finding ways around the obvious... I've mostly (but not completely, eh) managed to avoid sticking down the personal photos before posting here. And I think I've met all the crop challenges. The crop is also featured in this week's spread, yay! First three memory planner spreads finished today:    |
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Post by Linda on Mar 21, 2021 16:11:11 GMT
off to a later start today but that's okay. Love those memory planner pages sleepingbooty I didn't have anything Star Wars in my stash so found printable journal cards and paper online (free even) to use for this layout. Sidenote - this beige (Bazzill chocolate malt) cardstock is super thick...my cutter is struggling and my corner rounder said nope and just left an indent I had to cut with scissors. and my photo of the layout is blurry... sigh  |
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Mar 21, 2021 16:14:14 GMT
Good morning, Peas! I didn’t get any scrapping done, yesterday, but I printed out some photos! Today is a new day!
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Post by Jessica on Mar 21, 2021 16:44:08 GMT
All right...I'm back as promised! Neisey, your Melbin layout is right in my style aesthetic -- I sure love a kraft background! LavenderLayoutLady, I'm so proud of you for not hoarding and using that paper! Double points that it was Basic Grey! hop2, you've hit the nail right on this hobby as self-care. I always feel more settled and energized after a good session of crafting. ❤ JavaJones, YES! URBAN PRARIE!! Perfect use for a perfect line! MDscrapaholic, I love your snarky cat cards and all the techniques you used. Very impressive! scrappintoee and scrappyem, yes on the Jo-Jo Rabbit love. My brother and I have started quoting it, which is very funny but it could be terrible if you don't hear it in the proper context..."just a little heil?" grammadee you and your sketches! I haven't been this inspired to do some 12x12s in some time. You've gotten me really close to considering it. scrappyrabbit, yay you've got this! joyfulnana, I can't wait to see what you do with that sketch and the little clusters! sleepingbooty, your memory planner is a work of art. *chef's kiss* linda, you are getting so much accomplished! Your layouts are so fun to look at! Undisturbed time in a scrap room sure comes in handy! 😁😁😁 |
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Post by justjac on Mar 21, 2021 16:47:56 GMT
Finished my first card class of the day.  |
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love the clean style on your planner pages and using the thin strips of paper like washi. 
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