tduby1
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Post by tduby1 on May 8, 2015 15:15:54 GMT
Last weekend was my cousins crafting weekend. 10 of us attended! I completed 65 pages. I just uploaded 21 layouts to the gallery if you want to take a look. A few of the pages I uploaded contain goodies from ashley at Things That Shine. I'm going to try to upload the rest eventually. other highlights: we had 3 make and takes (a face sugar scrub, a card, a gift bag-- perfect for Mothers Day) I made four gift baskets and gave away tickets all weekend for a raffle at the end We did a sock/underwear drive for the Foster Closet of (our county) that my sister runs and collected an entire tote of undergarments. I spent 3 days with 10 of my amazing cousins and sisters. |
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on May 8, 2015 15:45:34 GMT
That sounds like a lot of fun.
and wow you accomplished a lot
so how do you create so much. Are you just that well prepared?
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Post by scrapaddie on May 8, 2015 15:50:51 GMT
This sounds like such a wonderful time! Please tell me you had page kits prepared in advance in order to get so much done!
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tduby1
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Post by tduby1 on May 8, 2015 16:02:10 GMT
This sounds like such a wonderful time! Please tell me you had page kits prepared in advance in order to get so much done! Yes, I had page kits I made up! scrappington and scrapaddie. I packed them so heavy this time, that even though I hauled almost my entire stash, except for a few pages of cardstock, I didn't pull anything from my stash to use. So next time, I'm just taking my kits and my big tote that has tools and cardstock. And since I kit so heavy, I keep a basket to throw unused embellishments and paper in and when I go to kit for the next retreat I go through there and pull first. Saves me from having to refile most of it, lol. |
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Post by andi on May 8, 2015 16:03:19 GMT
Dumb question...where's the gallery?
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tduby1
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Post by tduby1 on May 8, 2015 16:05:17 GMT
Dumb question...where's the gallery? on my iPad its in the banner on top between profile and search. Take a look. It's great! |
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Post by andi on May 8, 2015 16:07:58 GMT
Thanks! I've only been on the app and didn't even know there was a gallery. I opened it in my browser and wow! I've been missing out!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 16:18:13 GMT
Gorgeous pages, Deb!! I am always impressed at your productivity and creativity! I enjoyed seeing my Things That Shine on your pages, you made them all look awesome! Thank you  |
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Post by scrappington on May 8, 2015 16:34:44 GMT
You posted before your pages when you massed qty making weekend..again I am amazed at the detail of them. they are not simple pages yet you pull off a ton of them.
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Post by tduby1 on May 8, 2015 17:18:43 GMT
You posted before your pages when you massed qty making weekend..again I am amazed at the detail of them. they are not simple pages yet you pull off a ton of them. Thanks scrappington. For me, the trick is not overthinking (or even thinking too much about) a layout. I kit them so far in advance, that when I open the kit, I really have no idea what will come tumbling out and certainly have no pre-conceived ideas for the layout. That helps. If I've included scraps/paper bits/pre cut mats etc, generally I use as is, without further cropping. I just layer as is. Sometimes I cut the pics, sometimes not then I just arrange, layer, tuck until my eyes say STOP. Everything left over goes in a basket for future kits. Very rarely do I rearrange... I just glue and move on to the next layout. Admittedly, by pre-kitting, most of the thought process is done ahead of time and in phases that help me focus better. |
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Post by kimberlyr on May 8, 2015 18:28:07 GMT
This makes a lot of sense. I seem to get stuck on picking out papers and a layout. Maybe I could preplan a bunch of pages.
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Post by Sassenach on May 8, 2015 18:57:44 GMT
Sounds like a fun time was had by all. That's great that so many in your family are scrapbookers and crafters.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on May 9, 2015 16:07:11 GMT
Sounds like a great weekend! And wow, did you get a lot done! I always power layout and I NEVER get that many pages done. Oh, who am I kidding? I don't get half that many pages done! I have another crop at the end of the month. I will count how many I actually complete and report back.  |
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 9, 2015 19:57:11 GMT
65 pages! Awesome job! I'm off to take a peek...thanks for sharing them with us!
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Post by 950nancy on May 10, 2015 0:29:53 GMT
I only make kits before I go to a crop. If I take too much paper I just spend the time pondering. It is frustrating when I forget something, but I can usually make do.
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Post by myboysnme on May 10, 2015 1:20:28 GMT
My favorite is 'Picture Perfect.' I get alot of layouts done too, and it is so much fun to come home with a huge stack to put away, but your weekend sounds amazing!!
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Post by tduby1 on May 10, 2015 1:38:39 GMT
My favorite is 'Picture Perfect.' I get alot of layouts done too, and it is so much fun to come home with a huge stack to put away, but your weekend sounds amazing!! Thanks myboysnme, I'm partial to that one, too. Not only the colors but my niece is so adorable! |
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Post by stampbooker on May 13, 2015 0:25:12 GMT
Very nice pages! You must feel amazing to get so much accomplished!
The first thing that stood out to me is I can see my son's name on the flower on your gift bag! LOL
Julie
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Post by tduby1 on May 13, 2015 0:29:21 GMT
Very nice pages! You must feel amazing to get so much accomplished! The first thing that stood out to me is I can see my son's name on the flower on your gift bag! LOL Julie That is so funny, stampbooker. As I was punching circles I noticed the "f" word on one of the circles (a discarded book). Had to be careful to look the circles over as these were Mothers Day gifts for a rather conservative bunch  |
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