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Post by mikklynn on Apr 1, 2022 13:29:11 GMT
Happy April! I still see a little snow in my yard, but I'm hopeful we are done with snow here.
I need to place an order for photos again. It's been so long, I'm dreading the task.
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Post by Linda on Apr 1, 2022 14:28:55 GMT
Happy April mikklynnYeah - I need to order photos also |
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Post by mom on Apr 1, 2022 23:32:31 GMT
Happy April, friends!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2022 23:57:23 GMT
Happy Autism Acceptance/Neurodiversity Month! Got a new magnet for the van (and dh's car). Tossed the ribbon with puzzle pieces and got a brain that has flowers of lots of colors and types on one side that says Neurodivergent. Was looking at the infinity sign but dd and I liked the brain one better. Bummed that the Autism Fest isn't happening again but need to protect our community members as they are high risk. Keeping my fingers crossed it happens next year. We love to go.
Hoping to get more pocket pages done and get out of the house more often with the warmer weather.
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Post by myboysnme on Apr 2, 2022 0:14:02 GMT
Another month already? I have a somewhat busy month with my son's 31st birthday, my 34th wedding anniversary, Easter, a scrapbook convention and a medical procedure to name a few things. At least half of those are photo opportunities and I haven't even scrapped son's last birthday.
New granddaughter is almost 3 months and I am getting to know her. Of course that means lots and lots of photos! Frankly I am overwhelmed with no hope of getting a handle on it.
A little spring cleaning might be on the agenda, but I think it will be very little! DH is on spring break and maybe he will be inspired to a bit of cleanup.
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 2, 2022 19:01:05 GMT
Happy Autism Acceptance/Neurodiversity Month! Got a new magnet for the van (and dh's car). Tossed the ribbon with puzzle pieces and got a brain that has flowers of lots of colors and types on one side that says Neurodivergent. Was looking at the infinity sign but dd and I liked the brain one better. Have you been moving away from the puzzle pieces? My high functioning daughter is NOT a fan. I don't know. I get it, I won't use it out of respect for her when I do a page about her and Autism. Yet, it seems to be very fitting when I have two very different Autistic kids. Especially with my son who is non verbal and I feel like he is a puzzle I'm constantly trying to figure out. About the only event for Autism they do around here is sponsored by Autism Speaks. Not a fan, the more I've learned about them.
I've also been slowly adding papers with the puzzle ribbon colors over the years, like a 25 pack of papers.  
New granddaughter is almost 3 months and I am getting to know her. Of course that means lots and lots of photos! Frankly I am overwhelmed with no hope of getting a handle on it. I wished I lived closer! Me and you...we love a good theme! Scrapbooking products are the only area of my home that is organized well (for me anyway). I'd be in heaven organizing your stuff and you could organize grandkid photos.
ETA: It's spring break starting Monday, so I doubt I'll get much done. I've been kind of bored with memory keeping lately because my life is boring, so I'm thinking of working on various mini albums I've started or making more. They are my no rush projects to work on as I like.
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Post by Linda on Apr 3, 2022 4:32:49 GMT
feeling a little accomplished - I've had an envelope of photos on my desk for a while now (mid-February pics) and I got them all scrapped. I do need to order the late January/early February photos as well as the late February/all of March ones but....
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Post by kmage on Apr 3, 2022 13:38:59 GMT
I am crabby, just got a shipping notice for my items, which included pre order items. But it also said some of my items had been cancelled due to being out of stock. What?? These were items that were definitely in stock in January when I placed the pre order. I already posted about it, but my annoyance is growing...they were a few things I actually really needed, but I was prepared to wait for them.
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Post by cannmom on Apr 3, 2022 13:45:37 GMT
Happy April! I still see a little snow in my yard, but I'm hopeful we are done with snow here. I need to place an order for photos again. It's been so long, I'm dreading the task. I always hated ordering photos. I seriously love my PictureMate. Now I print as I scrap. I’m sure it’s a little more expensive, but I also only print exactly what I need and in the sizes I want. It really has made a huge difference in my scrapping. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2022 14:14:07 GMT
refugeepea about a year and a half ago we no longer supported the puzzle piece. After reading Actually Autistic accounts and talking with my oldest, I saw how the infinity sign was better. Ds was severe but I never thought anything was missing (puzzle piece). I think that is the biggest reason why we moved away. The tag line associated with the puzzle piece. Both my kids are whole. They are just their own unique selves. Like dd is "high functioning" in most circumstances and needs little to no support. In others, she needs more. Same with ds. Last testing showed mild but in more areas he needs more support but others none. So with the infinity symbol it's ever flowing. It goes up and down and around continually. Just like Autism. I also like neurodiversity because it includes add/adhd, anxiety, ocd, etc.
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Post by grammadee on Apr 3, 2022 15:01:06 GMT
It always takes me a minute to regroup between scrappy sessions. Have been putting stuff away after my last push to finish a group of photos. And the new Quarter means I have been busy setting up for the new teams on the Challenges board. I have signed up for Shimelle's Scrap the Rainbow classes and have rewatched a couple of her videos from other classes I have taken, plus a couple of new ones for this class. Watching her, I get inspired, and think "I could totally do that", but then when I try to apply it with my own photos and supplies I end up second guessing myself about every. single. element. on. the. page.  Still, at some point this month I hope to do at least one Quad page based on colour theory.... When was the last time you played with chibboard? @angle97701 challenged us to use chipboard this quarter. And for the latest POTW, kitbop chose a LO with a fun dimensional title created by scrappyrabbit, so that has my creative mind in a tizzy. I r-e-a-l-l-y want to make something like that. Today I dug out a bunch of cb letters. Have an idea of the LO I want to use them on. Now I have to find some mixed media that will help me colour and decorate them... This next LO may take awhile... Have an IRL crop at the end of the month. As I scrap in April, I need to think of what I could pack up to take to that. Already have a couple of page kits started... |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 3, 2022 15:08:33 GMT
I also like neurodiversity because it includes add/adhd, anxiety, ocd, etc. Yes. So many neurodiverse kids--and adults. I always thought of the puzzle piece as representing what we don't know about this person or this condition, rather than something missing. But I can see why you have moved away from it. So often people are judged against someone who is neurotypical in a similar situation. I happen to believe that although we THINK we know why so-and-so did something, we really don't have a clue. So much respect for you and all the other parents who help their kids navigate the world they live in. |
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Post by Linda on Apr 3, 2022 15:57:09 GMT
grammadee - I'm not sure I really HAVE any chipboard...I think I have a couple of Doodlebug chipboard alphas but that would be it - I'm not artsy adn creative enough for it, I don't think
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Post by kitbop on Apr 3, 2022 16:37:34 GMT
some of my items had been cancelled due to being out of stock Now I'm curious about what is missing and which store??? refugeepea and @sunnycamom - DS#2 is on the spectrum. High functioning, "quirky" kid. I've never paid attention to "symbols" for autism at all. I've never scrapbooked it. He is just Matthew. I've included his anxiety and feelings on pages, but not as a page dedicated to it. I think because he is more than just that. I like the idea of a rainbow floral brain - that sounds very inclusive for all our neurotypes! grammadee - I spent yesterday "putting away" the chaos of March in my scrap area. It was that card weekend (which I haven't finished), and retirement projects. I pulled out a layout I was working on a month ago...couldn't remember how it went together  but I worked with the pieces I had cut and am pretty happy with it now. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2022 16:39:51 GMT
some of my items had been cancelled due to being out of stock Now I'm curious about what is missing and which store??? refugeepea and @sunnycamom - DS#2 is on the spectrum. High functioning, "quirky" kid. I've never paid attention to "symbols" for autism at all. I've never scrapbooked it. He is just Matthew. I've included his anxiety and feelings on pages, but not as a page dedicated to it. I think because he is more than just that. I like the idea of a rainbow floral brain - that sounds very inclusive for all our neurotypes! grammadee - I spent yesterday "putting away" the chaos of March in my scrap area. It was that card weekend (which I haven't finished), and retirement projects. I pulled out a layout I was working on a month ago...couldn't remember how it went together but I worked with the pieces I had cut and am pretty happy with it now. I have just scrapped Autism events in April that we attend. But this year no events so I plan to scrap about how far they have each come. |
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Apr 3, 2022 20:00:08 GMT
It always takes me a minute to regroup between scrappy sessions. Have been putting stuff away after my last push to finish a group of photos. And the new Quarter means I have been busy setting up for the new teams on the Challenges board. I have signed up for Shimelle's Scrap the Rainbow classes and have rewatched a couple of her videos from other classes I have taken, plus a couple of new ones for this class. Watching her, I get inspired, and think "I could totally do that", but then when I try to apply it with my own photos and supplies I end up second guessing myself about every. single. element. on. the. page.  Still, at some point this month I hope to do at least one Quad page based on colour theory.... When was the last time you played with chibboard? @angle97701 challenged us to use chipboard this quarter. And for the latest POTW, kitbop chose a LO with a fun dimensional title created by scrappyrabbit , so that has my creative mind in a tizzy. I r-e-a-l-l-y want to make something like that. Today I dug out a bunch of cb letters. Have an idea of the LO I want to use them on. Now I have to find some mixed media that will help me colour and decorate them... This next LO may take awhile... Have an IRL crop at the end of the month. As I scrap in April, I need to think of what I could pack up to take to that. Already have a couple of page kits started... I can’t wait to see what you create! But the title I used was a premade Jolees sticker 😜 |
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 3, 2022 20:44:03 GMT
Ds was severe but I never thought anything was missing (puzzle piece). I think that is the biggest reason why we moved away. The tag line associated with the puzzle piece. I should have explained it better. I feel like I'm missing clues? Missing how to understand my son? I'm constantly guessing and accessing. It's me being puzzled on how to help him. I hope that makes sense. From October through most of February it was one medical thing after another with him. One thing that went much longer than it should was an injury to his knee that I feel really bad about not recognizing sooner. |
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 3, 2022 20:54:05 GMT
refugeepea and sunnycamom - DS#2 is on the spectrum. High functioning, "quirky" kid. I've never paid attention to "symbols" for autism at all. I've never scrapbooked it. He is just Matthew. I've included his anxiety and feelings on pages, but not as a page dedicated to it. I think because he is more than just that. I like the idea of a rainbow floral brain - that sounds very inclusive for all our neurotypes! I haven't done a lot of pages. I did albums when my kids were newborn to age five (still not done with one child) and everything else goes into the family album. No school or individual albums.  Before I knew about the history of Autism Speaks, I did do a page about an event we went to. My son did in home therapy and it's so hard to not get attached to the therapists when they leave.  So I did a few pages that were mostly all photos (I use divided sheet protectors) with a few random puzzle pieces and a bit of journaling about the therapist and how they connected with my son.
I guess because I suck at journaling, a quick symbol on a page explains better than what I could in words. I guess it's time to rethink how to do pages like that or even do them at all. I do better with event scrapping than story telling.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 4, 2022 11:06:40 GMT
Happy April! I still see a little snow in my yard, but I'm hopeful we are done with snow here. I need to place an order for photos again. It's been so long, I'm dreading the task. I always hated ordering photos. I seriously love my PictureMate. Now I print as I scrap. I’m sure it’s a little more expensive, but I also only print exactly what I need and in the sizes I want. It really has made a huge difference in my scrapping. Once I am moved and settled, I am definitely treating myself to a photo printer. It's so frustrating to be missing one photo from a layout I am working on! |
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 4, 2022 11:26:28 GMT
refugeepea You are a great mom. It's obvious from all your posts how much you love your kids. Stop being so hard on yourself! You don't need to be perfect. I once cursed under my breath all the way home from work when DS said he broke his arm. He was so dramatic over ever bump and bruise that I was very skeptical. When the doctor said he did break it, I felt horrible. Also, you don't have to have perfectly journaled scrapbooks. Do what you like!
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 4, 2022 14:36:29 GMT
refugeepea You are a great mom. It's obvious from all your posts how much you love your kids. Stop being so hard on yourself! You don't need to be perfect. I once cursed under my breath all the way home from work when DS said he broke his arm. He was so dramatic over ever bump and bruise that I was very skeptical. When the doctor said he did break it, I felt horrible. Also, you don't have to have perfectly journaled scrapbooks. Do what you like! You are too nice. I'm the hardest on myself when it comes to my kids and their various issues. In all other aspects of my life, my motto is good enough. Like today is the first day of spring break. I plan on not getting dressed, doing minimal chores, and keeping my son in the family room with me when I want to watch some TV and might doze off so he can't escape.  |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 4, 2022 14:40:33 GMT
I ended my self imposed freeze last month, and immediately ordered some scrappy supplies. By this past week they had all come in: a set of daisy Mae dies from Paper Wishes, Cocoa Vanilla No Limits from ACOT, some pretty Reminisce pp from Scapbook.com. I want to play with them all. Oh yeah, and Shimelle is still in my head. Have some fun ideas, but...
Have you ever had too MANY ideas? I need to sift through them, then kinda put them on the back burner, so that I can go back to focusing on the photos and the stories I want to tell.
Meanwhile, going back to altering cb letters. That I at least know where it will land in my scrapbook!
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 4, 2022 17:06:20 GMT
Have you ever had too MANY ideas? I need to sift through them, then kinda put them on the back burner, so that I can go back to focusing on the photos and the stories I want to tell. Yes! As evidenced by my Pinterest boards. It's easier for me to save ideas than actually execute them.  |
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Post by kitbop on Apr 4, 2022 17:11:34 GMT
Once I am moved and settled, I am definitely treating myself to a photo printer. It's so frustrating to be missing one photo from a layout I am working on! I have the same issue! Even though my photo printer doesn't produce the same "look" as my processed photos (photo paper texture is differet) is still gives me good quality prints and I'm so happy to have options. I did end up with a printer with the "mega tank" approach - I refill the tanks with ink instead of using cartridges. SO much more efficient, so much cheaper! I'm In all other aspects of my life, my motto is good enough Gina K used a phrase in our recent crop and create cards event that really resonated with me and I'm using it constantly. "Better than horrible". I recite it to myself frequently. |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 4, 2022 17:27:27 GMT
Gina K used a phrase in our recent crop and create cards event that really resonated with me and I'm using it constantly. "Better than horrible". I recite it to myself frequently. I like this. When I procrstinate starting a big job, I remind myself I don't have to do it perfectly. I just have to leave the situation "better than it was". Sometimes it helps... |
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Post by Linda on Apr 6, 2022 19:40:28 GMT
So I spent the last two days cleaning up my SVG and scrapbooking folders on the computer. Along the way I found some journalling I had typed up (from roughly 8- 10 years ago). I've just made 3 layouts to get some of that journalling into albums - printing out another page of journalling - this one will go on the back of an already made layout. I found a couple of them were already in albums so have deleted those. There are a few more to tackle but I feel good about getting this worked on.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 7, 2022 13:32:59 GMT
I have been doing my fall layouts. I am nearly out of autumn paper! I think I might have a kit already packed, but trust me when I say I used to have a big stash of autumn papers. It will be fun to buy some more later this year.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2022 14:34:02 GMT
Ds was severe but I never thought anything was missing (puzzle piece). I think that is the biggest reason why we moved away. The tag line associated with the puzzle piece. I should have explained it better. I feel like I'm missing clues? Missing how to understand my son? I'm constantly guessing and accessing. It's me being puzzled on how to help him. I hope that makes sense. From October through most of February it was one medical thing after another with him. One thing that went much longer than it should was an injury to his knee that I feel really bad about not recognizing sooner. Yes I can see how the puzzle fits for you. ❤ But the tag line, to us, is well...it sucks. Dismissive in a way. But what is nice is the changes happening thanks to actually autistic voices and sewing various symbols they like. Have you seen the circle pie chart? That way is cool too. Just like how unique Autism is, there are many unique ways to explain it. |
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 7, 2022 15:59:24 GMT
Have you seen the circle pie chart? That way is cool too. I haven't seen the pie chart. I'll look it up. I'm sure my daughter is aware of all the symbols.  |
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 7, 2022 16:01:57 GMT
My son is being surprisingly mellow. My very, very talkative daughter is at work. I'm going to work on organizing stamps today. I have to make a four hour round trip tomorrow to get a car seat for my son. I'm doing as little as possible today!
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Still, at some point this month I hope to do at least one Quad page based on colour theory....
but I worked with the pieces I had cut and am pretty happy with it now. 
Still, at some point this month I hope to do at least one Quad page based on colour theory....
Before I knew about the history of Autism Speaks, I did do a page about an event we went to. My son did in home therapy and it's so hard to not get attached to the therapists when they leave. 
So I did a few pages that were mostly all photos (I use divided sheet protectors) with a few random puzzle pieces and a bit of journaling about the therapist and how they connected with my son. 
