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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 4, 2023 21:55:07 GMT
I didn’t know Ingunn turned her account private because I’ve followed her for ages but she hasn’t been posting much since she moved. It’s mostly cold plunges, some fixing up their new home, and the girls going to local events. I’m assuming she’s not on the AE team any more, at least during this transition, so no real need to have a public account. Thanks for the info. I read in her bio that she was back in Norway after 17 years in WA. Must be quite the change! I try to keep my following to the minimum so I tend to suddenly remember a scrapbooker and want to check up on them. The runner in My Norwegian Holiday made me think of her and that's when I realised she'd gone private. Oh well! I hope she enjoys this transition and all the new discoveries her daughters must be making now that Norway is their permanent home for the first time in their lives. (Did she by chance post about her dog and how he's adapting?) ETA congrats to your mom and stepdad! And thanks for the movie reviews. I’m behind but generally agree with your assessments of the good stuff. I was very disappointed, I wasn’t looking at the TV during the fake makeout in the car scene in Catch. I caught the stunned look at the end of the kiss and cursed my distractions. Aww, thanks! I'll pass the scrappy congrats along when I see them later this week. Oh no, you missed the "steamy" make-out session? I thought it was hilarious and my SO was surprised. "Hallmark does Titanic!" was his reaction.  If you need the movie file, send me a message, by the way. Happy to help a fellow Hallmarkette out.  sleepingbooty thanks for the reviews! Some of these aren't on my list so I'm going to have to add them. Yay, you'll have to let us know what you've thought of them!  It has been cloudy and gloomy as heck so no photos here yet. I hope to take pics of my pages very soon. Bleh. This end to the autumn has been dreadful, hasn't it? Is it also super cold in your nook of the world? We're getting served January temperatures at the moment and I simply cannot. Nuh-uh, siree, I did not order this weather. I like the challenge of deciding if I'm going to make a 1-page layout on the back of the day before or go all out. And then you have to plan your next story too. So that's where the filler pages come in handy. Ah, you like the page vs spread roulette of DD, too, I see... It's dangerous, it's risky, it's fun. "How do I figure this out now?" I'm definitely guilty of getting large prints to fill a "missing" page if I plan on doing a spread right after. On Saturday I had a lil peppermint liqueur coffee beverage where my lush of a cat was getting handsy and wanted some. While I wasn't looking she stuck her paw in and we had a whole conversation about legal drinking ages and it was a cute bit. ..only for me to find last night while crafting and partaking in another drink (mulled wine, delish) that boozy hand of hers walked all over a couple of my pages  And not even in a cute way where you can tell they're paw prints!  That's actually adorable! And funny.  You are totally going to document this naughtiness, aren't you? It's so cats. It must be in there. And if you don't title it "Puss in booze", are we even in the same scrappiverse? Day 5 will be a story about going to a local camera shop class with some friends Days 6 is about the nutcracker. I’m ahead on story ideas. Lol. But I have only scrapped to day 4. Whoa, you're on a roll! The camera shop class sounds like a lot of fun. I wish I had a local place offering something like this for the holiday season. Are you doing the days as they happen (chronologically) or as numbered stories? I've been checking off my Hallmark checklist, I think I've watched 9 so far and I should have more time towards Christmas to catch up. Glad to see you back, prompting & memeing again! Thanks so much! Very, very happy to be back. I've missed being among "my" people. Nobody quite gets the importance and madness of the holiday season like fellow DD-ers! You've all been missed.  Happy Hallmarking! There are some really good ones this year. You'll have to let us know your faves. |
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Post by edme on Dec 4, 2023 23:23:46 GMT
sleepingbooty have you figured out how to get hallmark movies internationally? I wish there was a streaming option because I would happily pay!
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Post by jenna on Dec 4, 2023 23:46:43 GMT
That's actually adorable! And funny. You are totally going to document this naughtiness, aren't you? It's so cats. It must be in there. And if you don't title it "Puss in booze", are we even in the same scrappiverse? I wasn't thinking about that and more 'dang I've gotta redo this" but you might be onto something! And puss in booze is way too good not to use somewhere |
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Post by joblackford on Dec 5, 2023 0:59:13 GMT
I hope she enjoys this transition and all the new discoveries her daughters must be making now that Norway is their permanent home for the first time in their lives. (Did she by chance post about her dog and how he's adapting?) Wellie is doing really well, even though they didn't expect him to still be around when they moved back. He's got a warm coat and he's enjoying nature walks. The girls seem to be settling in well, school has a lot more practical and outdoor activities and no active shooter lockdown drills. The other day they posted a photo with the kids holding foot long flaming torches. I think they were welcoming Santa who came in on a Viking longboat, but it just reminded me of the differences between how people keep their kids safe in this country vs other countries. Anyway, they're still getting their house fixed up and unpacking. Not much scrapbooking yet. |
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Post by pantsonfire on Dec 5, 2023 2:52:00 GMT
carolynhasacat so the rings are all 1.5" tall and about the same wide. However... My red DD Ali Edwards 6x8 album is 3" and the 6x8 Ali Edwards Green with white crosses that is not for DD is 2.5". So the width of the spine isn't the issue. You need larger rings. Maybe one with 2" rings? What is funny though is my DD red AE album is too full but my green one with same number of pages and same bulk looks like I could add 5 more pages. I also seem to be able to get more in my SB.com albums than AE albums. It is a mystery.
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Post by blemon on Dec 5, 2023 3:06:25 GMT
Just finished Navigating Christmas.
It was not the worst movie I have ever seen.
It's just that I don't want to be able to figure out 75% of the plot in the first 5 minutes, then 15 minutes in figure out the rest.
I love me some Hallmark but sometimes I like a little plot development as well.
I would say this is next to last on my list. Last being the one I couldn't get 7 minutes in without turning it off (Everything Christmas).
My next one is A Merry Scottish Christmas and I'm worried.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Dec 5, 2023 3:40:45 GMT
carolynhasacat so the rings are all 1.5" tall and about the same wide. However... My red DD Ali Edwards 6x8 album is 3" and the 6x8 Ali Edwards Green with white crosses that is not for DD is 2.5". So the width of the spine isn't the issue. You need larger rings. Maybe one with 2" rings? What is funny though is my DD red AE album is too full but my green one with same number of pages and same bulk looks like I could add 5 more pages. I also seem to be able to get more in my SB.com albums than AE albums. It is a mystery. oh wow, I would not have guessed that! Thank you pantsonfire for all your research. I wonder if the green album is from another manufacturer and somehow the rings are set differently or something? I do have another older Ali album I could try to see if I can squeeze in another 6 days. It's not a great match to my colors though. DH told me today to just buy another album and have 2 albums for 2022 - "after all, it's documenting the photos and stories that matters." Haha - who knew he was really listening! I like the idea of an album with 2" rings. I'll see if I can find something like that for the future, because I agree, it's the size of the rings that is limiting, not just the spine. jenna, I'll have a look at Paige's album as well. If it truly holds more, that's a good sign that it can be done and maybe AC will produce more that size. |
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Post by lg on Dec 5, 2023 3:48:57 GMT
lg Geesh, what way to kick off the month! I'm so glad your husband's ok now but I can imagine this has left its mark on your family. Congratulations to your daughter, by the way. I'm sorry her dad couldn't be there for her graduation but I'm sure she's relieved he's going to be fine. What a scare! No peppermints for him this year... (Too soon?) Never too soon for you sleepingbooty 🤗😉 |
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Post by mom on Dec 5, 2023 3:52:45 GMT
Can I win the worst December ever award? Husband choked last night and had to have emergency surgery to remove the blockage. Fine now, but we’re all a bit traumatised still. Yes it’s going in my dd 2023, and yes he missed our dds graduation as a result. Here’s a shout out to all the other peas who are having a @:$*%# December so far 🤗 Holy crap! Thats scary! Glad he's ok now! |
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Post by wordyphotogbabe on Dec 5, 2023 4:54:29 GMT
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Post by lg on Dec 5, 2023 5:22:15 GMT
Story 1 - tax appt and dropping all the tax docs at the shop Story 2 - ds soccer graduation Story 3 - decorating the tree Story 4 - dd graduation Story 5 - green cup love (no Starbucks near me but campos coffee have a green Aussie cup instead!) Story 6 - family secret Santa Story 7 - last day of school for ds and dd Story 8 - dh hospital stay Story 9 - @ markets with my grandma Story 10 - church Christmas party Story 11 - dd sleepover to see lights near friends house (annual event) Story 12 - Christmas cocktail to recuperate from story 8 🤣 Story 13 - RAK from jediannie (sorry I had to bump it from story three but I figured my good luck would be good for story #13 after December so far!) Seeing as it’s only 5 December here I’m doing well on my stories to tell! So much for a quiet, relaxing Christmas this year! |
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Post by lg on Dec 5, 2023 10:05:11 GMT
If anyone can find A Biltmore Christmas on YouTube for we 🏴☠️ I would appreciate a link. So frustrating not being able to just watch the darn thing!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 5, 2023 10:45:16 GMT
If anyone can find A Biltmore Christmas on YouTube for we 🏴☠️ I would appreciate a link. So frustrating not being able to just watch the darn thing! Do you want to me to Dropbox the file? edme Unfortunately, there is no legal way to access Hallmark internationally. Are you cool with .mkv or .mp4 video files? Glad to help out as I can. 🦜🏴☠️ |
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Post by dawnnikol on Dec 5, 2023 11:42:18 GMT
wordyphotogbabe I think the size is working for you! Your pages are lovely. I like the one with the photos in the same ornament chair to show your relationship changes. Jack Sparrow would be so proud of your skills, sleepingbooty. ^.^
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Post by sleepingbooty on Dec 5, 2023 11:46:25 GMT
Jack Sparrow would be so proud of your skills, sleepingbooty. ^.^ Ho ho, ho ho, a pirate's life for me... 🎅🦜✨ |
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Post by lg on Dec 5, 2023 12:28:22 GMT
If anyone can find A Biltmore Christmas on YouTube for we 🏴☠️ I would appreciate a link. So frustrating not being able to just watch the darn thing! Do you want to me to Dropbox the file? edme Unfortunately, there is no legal way to access Hallmark internationally. Are you cool with .mkv or .mp4 video files? Glad to help out as I can. 🦜🏴☠️ Yes please sleepingbooty. I just can’t handle a crappy hallmark movie right now, I need the GOODS. I even watch ones that’re flipped, have sections with no sound, and random vids in the middle just to try and keep up with my usa peas and see what all the chat is about 😊 |
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Post by pantsonfire on Dec 5, 2023 14:03:01 GMT
So far for me...
Day 1 - ornament
Day 2 - ds shopping
Day 3 - Endeavor
Day 4 - wrapping gifts while watching 4 Christmases
Today and tomorrow may be about our dogs. Saw a cut Santa hat for pets I might pick up for photo shoot.
Yes they get treats. Lots of treats lol
Day 7 I am thinking tree.
Day 8 will be ds' choir concert.
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Post by lanena on Dec 5, 2023 14:06:33 GMT
wordyphotogbabe, your pages are gorgeous! I'm going to try to copy the wreath page with my physical supplies. One question: you said you are using 8 X 11, but these look square to me. Will each layout span two pages in your Shutterfly album?
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Post by pantsonfire on Dec 5, 2023 17:43:45 GMT
wordyphotogbabe I see my using my nesting Quickutz circle dies to make the wreath!
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Post by pantsonfire on Dec 5, 2023 17:44:07 GMT
wordyphotogbabe, your pages are gorgeous! I'm going to try to copy the wreath page with my physical supplies. One question: you said you are using 8 X 11, but these look square to me. Will each layout span two pages in your Shutterfly album? Same!! I was like ohhhh QK nesting circle dies here I come. |
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Post by blemon on Dec 5, 2023 17:47:43 GMT
You guys, I LOST my DD calendar. I printed out the one that Linda had for download and was writing events in the calendar part and story ideas in the list down below and it's just gone.
I've looked everywhere. I even cleaned my office!
I must have recycled it.
Ugh.
So I printed out a new one but I'm really bummed. I won't remember what I won't remember I guess.
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Post by groovy on Dec 5, 2023 17:56:55 GMT
That wreath is gorgeous wordyphotogbabe. I think I’m going to give it a try using circle punches. |
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Post by joblackford on Dec 5, 2023 18:33:19 GMT
Here are my pages so far. I'm trying a new format (which is 8x11 as I print all my albums as Shutterfly books) & I'm not sure how I feel about it but I'm determined to finish the album and then go back to square next year if I want to. As a reminder, my pages are 100% digital.  What fabulous pages, and lots of happy memories documented. I like the page size and format. I struggle fitting everything in square pages sometimes, even though that's what I usually make. I guess it depends on your photo orientation and what you're used to. My pages are very minimalist but looking at these makes me want to add all the things! |
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Post by joblackford on Dec 5, 2023 18:34:39 GMT
You guys, I LOST my DD calendar. I printed out the one that Linda had for download and was writing events in the calendar part and story ideas in the list down below and it's just gone. I've looked everywhere. I even cleaned my office! I must have recycled it. Ugh. So I printed out a new one but I'm really bummed. I won't remember what I won't remember I guess. ugh! Hopefully it's just upside in a stack or attached to the back of something and it will turn up, maybe... |
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Post by janamke on Dec 5, 2023 18:54:36 GMT
You guys, I LOST my DD calendar. I printed out the one that Linda had for download and was writing events in the calendar part and story ideas in the list down below and it's just gone. I've looked everywhere. I even cleaned my office! I must have recycled it. Ugh. So I printed out a new one but I'm really bummed. I won't remember what I won't remember I guess. I feel that pain, it's happened to me before. The ideas just aren't the same. I started using a bullet journal as part regular daily planner and then I add a huge section in it for December. I never lose it. I love listing out our plans, keeps us honest. I don't finish my album until after Christmas, I print all my photos at persnickety. But I do sketch out each day and journal my thoughts and stories. Story 1 - Daughter's play, she was stage manager over a very inept crew, so many stories, SO many. Story 2 - My daughter (off at college) went to hockey game with her grandpa Story 3 - front door swag - story will be about decorating feelings Story 4 - Getting our tree, took a family photo, using Pam Baldwin's tree page. Story 5 - anti-Starbucks, Caribou instead Story 6 - St Nick, this is when my kids get stockings Story 7 - Something dance related Story 8 - 8 of something. I made a huge 8 shaker pocket for this day. Story 9 - Pizza and Christmas movies. Annual showdown between Die Hard and Elf Story 10 - 13 unknown for now Story 14 - Oldest home from college Story 15 - we will be making 350 cookies for an ill-conceived fund raiser. I tend not to be terribly negative in my DD, but this has been a total dumpster fire. It needs documenting. |
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Post by wordyphotogbabe on Dec 5, 2023 22:08:35 GMT
wordyphotogbabe , your pages are gorgeous! I'm going to try to copy the wreath page with my physical supplies. One question: you said you are using 8 X 11, but these look square to me. Will each layout span two pages in your Shutterfly album? I'm sorry that they look square! They are saved as 8 inches tall and 11 inches wide so rectangular on my end. The book is 8x11 so each layout will just take up one page in the book. |
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Post by edme on Dec 5, 2023 22:27:08 GMT
sleepingbooty mp4s are great. Thank you! ❤️🎄 I'm using Paige Evans album and my usual stationery hole punch lines up perfectly with the distance of the holes which makes it nice and easy! I don't know if that's an international standard size.
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Post by lanena on Dec 5, 2023 23:55:16 GMT
wordyphotogbabe , your pages are gorgeous! I'm going to try to copy the wreath page with my physical supplies. One question: you said you are using 8 X 11, but these look square to me. Will each layout span two pages in your Shutterfly album? I'm sorry that they look square! They are saved as 8 inches tall and 11 inches wide so rectangular on my end. The book is 8x11 so each layout will just take up one page in the book. After I posted, I realized you meant 8 inches tall and 11 inches wide! The pages look like squares on my desktop but like rectangles on my laptop. I keep going back and forth about how I want to document next year. I'm doing 9X12 because I'm mindful of the space my albums take up, but I do like 12X12. Regardless, your pages are beautiful, and it looks like several of us would like to scraplift your layouts. |
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Post by lg on Dec 6, 2023 2:51:59 GMT
janamke join me for dumpster fire December daily 2023, all are welcome 🥵🏚️🔥
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Post by blemon on Dec 6, 2023 2:54:44 GMT
I just finished A Merry Scottish Christmas and it was delightful.
A little too much (actually way too much) bagpipe for me but I love that Lacey and it was a cute and heartwarming story.
I highly recommend this one. The accents were good (maybe even real).
In DD news, I made some progress on Day 4 but it's a rough time of year at work and I didn't have it in me to do more than print a couple of photos and pull out some paper. I'm using this Vicki Boutin paper I bought last year or the year before. It was 12X12 with 9 envelopes on it. I cut out two of them and will put them on the back of day 3. I'll slide the photos down inside, one for each with journaling or something pretty on the back. The kid will be hand writing the journaling on this one because it's about some fun she had with friends.
Day 5 is about my nephew as Walter Hobbs in Elf. So fun. I'm just going to throw stuff in a pocket page because the photos are terrible and I have so much Elf stuff and I want to fill up lots of pockets with it. I'll likely be using the one that has 2 3X3s on the top and bottom with a row of 3 2x2s in the middle. Lots of space for transparent elements and stuff. I think only a couple of the photos are worth printing but I have the tickets and the program. It will be fun to put together.
Still gloomy and dreary. Not sure when I'll get enough sun to snap some pics of what I've done so far.
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If you need the movie file, send me a message, by the way. Happy to help a fellow Hallmarkette out. 
