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Post by riversong1963 on Aug 31, 2017 22:04:28 GMT
I really miss Wendy Smedley. I really liked her style and personality. I don't even know if she scrapbooks anymore.
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Post by auroraborealis on Sept 1, 2017 1:04:06 GMT
Two that jump to mind and Christine Middlecamp and Julie Comstock. I didn't really "follow" people much though, more companies and their designers in general. Now there isn't enough of that to follow for me. It's so sad to watch scrapbook as it was fade off.
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Post by leeny on Sept 1, 2017 1:49:23 GMT
Jenni Bowlin-- Karen Burniston I might be behind the times, but I thought Karen is designing dies for Sizzix and someone posted on this board about them. I also thought Nicole Hyman left Paperclipping Roundtable to teach Yoga.
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Post by threegirls on Sept 1, 2017 2:05:30 GMT
I think ordinary people are still scrapbooking. We're talking about people who do it publicly for pay (or more likely product). Scrapping for yourself is one thing. You can take a break when you're not feeling inspired. Tell the stories you want to tell using the products you want to use. Once it becomes a business, things become a little less fun. Now you're scrapping to please others and doing it on their timeline with their products and directed subjects. You're having to keep a blog, Instagram, make process videos on top of producing layouts. I know I couldn't do it. You are exactly right about why some popular scrappers have left the hobby. It goes from fun to being a job. I have a good friend who got me into scrapbooking 15 years ago. She was chosen to join a design team for a company. And then another design team. And then another. Each design team was for a bigger, more popular company. The bigger the company the more social media she would have to do which would get her a bigger audience. She had to use product from companies she loved but didn't fit her photos. Her kids are boys. Sometimes she would get an assignment that required the use of girly paper. I have girls so I would let her use photos of my girls. It was nice for me because in return for the photos I got to keep the completed layouts. But it wasn't so good for her because she had to spend lots of time making the page, taking photos, sometimes make a video, blog about it and on and on. And she was always under a deadline. Sometimes that deadline was stressful. She is a super organized person but she also works full-time and has athletic games/practices to take her kids to. The deadlines always hung over her head. If it's a hobby, you can work on a layout when you feel inspired. When it's a job you have to make that page regardless if your creative juices are flowing or not. The nail in the coffin was when she was assigned home decor projects that used scrapbook paper. It became a drain on her time, creativity and energy. She doesn't scrapbook at all anymore. She has other interests now. I know I couldn't do it. I want scrapbooking to stay a fun little hobby for me.
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Post by Night Owl on Sept 1, 2017 4:51:46 GMT
The nail in the coffin was when she was assigned home decor projects that used scrapbook paper. Trying to be PC and not naming the companies (LOL) but there are two companies in particular that are known for making "cute" scrapbook products, but I noticed when they have their design team make home decor stuff it usually looks tacky or juvenile (what I call "dust collectors"). Either their designers are out of their comfort zone or their products are just more conducive to layouts. I wish they would stop with the home decor stuff and stick to scrapbooking which is their niche but I realize that they are trying to appeal to a broader audience.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Sept 1, 2017 5:00:15 GMT
One of my favorites on the old Pea board, was Alison Chabe. I remember she had a little girl named James. I loved her scrapbooking style and her journaling style. I used to follow her blog back in the day. I wonder if she still scrapbooks, or not.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 2, 2017 2:50:24 GMT
I was on pinterest today and saw a funny quote from..... Katie Scott's board. Apparently I'm following her and forgot.
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Post by scrapbug on Sept 2, 2017 14:40:12 GMT
Hmm....never heard of most of these ladies. I never paid attention to who was scrapping other than myself and those around me who do it for fun.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2017 15:40:37 GMT
One of my favorites on the old Pea board, was Alison Chabe. I remember she had a little girl named James. I loved her scrapbooking style and her journaling style. I used to follow her blog back in the day. I wonder if she still scrapbooks, or not. Griffin and James! I think of her often, she had shared an album she made the chatterbox contest and I've never forgotten it. I wish I could find her, she was so honest and real. Creepy stalker vibes much?!?! Yikes I sound scary.
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Post by kernriver on Sept 2, 2017 19:05:00 GMT
Can we talk about scrapbookers who have scaled back and those who have left or are leaving scrapbooking? Here are some of my thoughts.. I am curious to know what are yours and who did you like that has left our scrapbooking community? Noell Hyman - Left due to health issues. Finished up her videos for her membership. I do so miss her podcasts! Will she continue to scrapbook for herself and family? Laine Ehmann - Left, but not sure why. Someone else has taken on her LOAD. The Pink Camera Podcast - Lisa and Sandra. No longer podcasting or doing YouTube process videos. Lisa is into painting now and Sandra...I'm not sure other than becoming a WDW fanatic. Do they still scrapbook? Katie Scott - No longer doing YouTube process videos. Left into the world of Poshmark, but no idea what she is doing now. Does she still document memories? Stacy Julian - Does she do anything with scrapbooking anymore? Elsie B. - Used to be big into scrapbooking, but now does other things. Not really sure what else besides the Get To Work Planner. Tracie Claiborne - Said she is leaving scrapbooking, but then did a little backtracking with pocket pages. I think she has worn out her welcome and has fleeced all she is able to fleece and people are losing interest. Plus she won't have the 'homeschool my daughter' excuse much longer and I am sure any real man would not be happy with a wife who stays at home, sleeps half they day away and cannot be bothered to cook, spending a lot of money eating out, while he is earnig their living. You would think sucking all that information from other successful crafters on Live Inspired, she would be a rock star, but there is no drive or self-discipline there. Won't miss this one. Scrapbook faker and hypocrite. Then you have those who do, but venture into other areas also with different products.... Becky Higgins, Ali Edwards, Amy Tangerine and Heidi Swapp. Project Life cards have jumped the shark a long time ago, Ali's stuff is pricey and I think Amy has always done things other than just crafting. It has to be hard to make a living just crafting so you have to find ways to supplement. There are also YouTubers who are trying to make a living by crafting like Inkie Quill and Victoria Marie and I give them props. It has to be stressful to have an unsteady income. Victoria just went back to work part time. I truly believe once you turn a hobby you love into a job, it then becomes a job and some of that luster and shine disappears. Who did you once enjoy that went away and do you think they will ever come back to the world of scrapbooking? 'Plus she won't have the 'homeschool my daughter' excuse much longer and I am sure any real man would not be happy with a wife who stays at home, sleeps half they day away and cannot be bothered to cook, spending a lot of money eating out, while he is earnig their living." Wow. Catty much? You belong at NSBR! Any real man? Seriously, you people (scrapbookers) need to ease up on each other. And dont bother to justify your statement. There really isnt any.
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Post by LisaDV on Sept 2, 2017 21:34:23 GMT
I loved her stuff. In addition to all of the well said things above, I think there is also some natural evolution. As a creative person, your work evolves and interests change. Remember Donna Downey was a simple scrapper and now is all about mixed media. And some ebb and flow of life, due to health, due to finances, the growth of your children. Noel Hymen's interest changed to yoga which was better for her health wise.
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Post by camanddanismom on Sept 3, 2017 4:34:56 GMT
It's funny. I see a resurgence of scrapbooking here! Crops and retreats had greatly diminished. They are picking up again. Many sell out. That hasn't happened around here for several years. It will likely never be what it was, but it's nice to see people scrapping!!
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Post by anonrefugee on Sept 3, 2017 17:39:17 GMT
It's funny. I see a resurgence of scrapbooking here! Crops and retreats had greatly diminished. They are picking up again. Many sell out. That hasn't happened around here for several years. It will likely never be what it was, but it's nice to see people scrapping!! That's good to know!
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Post by all5ofme on Sept 4, 2017 15:00:44 GMT
Can we talk about scrapbookers who have scaled back and those who have left or are leaving scrapbooking? Here are some of my thoughts.. I am curious to know what are yours and who did you like that has left our scrapbooking community? Noell Hyman - Left due to health issues. Finished up her videos for her membership. I do so miss her podcasts! Will she continue to scrapbook for herself and family? Laine Ehmann - Left, but not sure why. Someone else has taken on her LOAD. The Pink Camera Podcast - Lisa and Sandra. No longer podcasting or doing YouTube process videos. Lisa is into painting now and Sandra...I'm not sure other than becoming a WDW fanatic. Do they still scrapbook? Katie Scott - No longer doing YouTube process videos. Left into the world of Poshmark, but no idea what she is doing now. Does she still document memories? Stacy Julian - Does she do anything with scrapbooking anymore? Elsie B. - Used to be big into scrapbooking, but now does other things. Not really sure what else besides the Get To Work Planner. Tracie Claiborne - Said she is leaving scrapbooking, but then did a little backtracking with pocket pages. I think she has worn out her welcome and has fleeced all she is able to fleece and people are losing interest. Plus she won't have the 'homeschool my daughter' excuse much longer and I am sure any real man would not be happy with a wife who stays at home, sleeps half they day away and cannot be bothered to cook, spending a lot of money eating out, while he is earnig their living. You would think sucking all that information from other successful crafters on Live Inspired, she would be a rock star, but there is no drive or self-discipline there. Won't miss this one. Scrapbook faker and hypocrite. Then you have those who do, but venture into other areas also with different products.... Becky Higgins, Ali Edwards, Amy Tangerine and Heidi Swapp. Project Life cards have jumped the shark a long time ago, Ali's stuff is pricey and I think Amy has always done things other than just crafting. It has to be hard to make a living just crafting so you have to find ways to supplement. There are also YouTubers who are trying to make a living by crafting like Inkie Quill and Victoria Marie and I give them props. It has to be stressful to have an unsteady income. Victoria just went back to work part time. I truly believe once you turn a hobby you love into a job, it then becomes a job and some of that luster and shine disappears. Who did you once enjoy that went away and do you think they will ever come back to the world of scrapbooking? 'Plus she won't have the 'homeschool my daughter' excuse much longer and I am sure any real man would not be happy with a wife who stays at home, sleeps half they day away and cannot be bothered to cook, spending a lot of money eating out, while he is earnig their living." Wow. Catty much? You belong at NSBR! Any real man? Seriously, you people (scrapbookers) need to ease up on each other. And dont bother to justify your statement. There really isnt any. Trust me, there is a reason a professional musician located in the center of the Country Music Capitol of the World spends most of his time on the road.....
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 4, 2017 17:31:07 GMT
Wow. Catty much? You belong at NSBR! Any real man? Seriously, you people (scrapbookers) need to ease up on each other. And dont bother to justify your statement. There really isnt any. Not sure why someone would belong on a different part of the board when they're actually discussing a scrapbook-related topic. Jussayin'. Also, "us people" don't need to take any advice about how "us people" deal with each other. Finally, last we heard Mrs Grifter Please-send-your-donations-straight-into-my-husband's-Paypal-account-thank-you-very-much-actually-no-not-thank-you-God-will-thank-you-on-behalf-of-me-I-am-sure is no longer a scrapbooker. But I certainly think she's in need of a change when it comes to scamming her followers. Oh, but I'm sure you know all about that since it's an 18-page discussion on NSBR. Anyhoo, you're welcome to bother justifying your message. I don't mind since I don't hand out orders to other people after attacking them.
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Post by quinmm14 on Sept 4, 2017 17:49:38 GMT
Can we talk about scrapbookers who have scaled back and those who have left or are leaving scrapbooking? Here are some of my thoughts.. I am curious to know what are yours and who did you like that has left our scrapbooking community? Noell Hyman - Left due to health issues. Finished up her videos for her membership. I do so miss her podcasts! Will she continue to scrapbook for herself and family? Laine Ehmann - Left, but not sure why. Someone else has taken on her LOAD. The Pink Camera Podcast - Lisa and Sandra. No longer podcasting or doing YouTube process videos. Lisa is into painting now and Sandra...I'm not sure other than becoming a WDW fanatic. Do they still scrapbook? Katie Scott - No longer doing YouTube process videos. Left into the world of Poshmark, but no idea what she is doing now. Does she still document memories? Stacy Julian - Does she do anything with scrapbooking anymore? Elsie B. - Used to be big into scrapbooking, but now does other things. Not really sure what else besides the Get To Work Planner. Tracie Claiborne - Said she is leaving scrapbooking, but then did a little backtracking with pocket pages. I think she has worn out her welcome and has fleeced all she is able to fleece and people are losing interest. Plus she won't have the 'homeschool my daughter' excuse much longer and I am sure any real man would not be happy with a wife who stays at home, sleeps half they day away and cannot be bothered to cook, spending a lot of money eating out, while he is earnig their living. You would think sucking all that information from other successful crafters on Live Inspired, she would be a rock star, but there is no drive or self-discipline there. Won't miss this one. Scrapbook faker and hypocrite. Then you have those who do, but venture into other areas also with different products.... Becky Higgins, Ali Edwards, Amy Tangerine and Heidi Swapp. Project Life cards have jumped the shark a long time ago, Ali's stuff is pricey and I think Amy has always done things other than just crafting. It has to be hard to make a living just crafting so you have to find ways to supplement. There are also YouTubers who are trying to make a living by crafting like Inkie Quill and Victoria Marie and I give them props. It has to be stressful to have an unsteady income. Victoria just went back to work part time. I truly believe once you turn a hobby you love into a job, it then becomes a job and some of that luster and shine disappears. Who did you once enjoy that went away and do you think they will ever come back to the world of scrapbooking? 'Plus she won't have the 'homeschool my daughter' excuse much longer and I am sure any real man would not be happy with a wife who stays at home, sleeps half they day away and cannot be bothered to cook, spending a lot of money eating out, while he is earnig their living." Wow. Catty much? You belong at NSBR! Any real man? Seriously, you people (scrapbookers) need to ease up on each other. And dont bother to justify your statement. There really isnt any. I'm trying my very best to understand what the "Any real man" question means. I "think" it might mean a person is uptight because of a lack of intimacy, but if so, does it show by posting on a message board? Cause if that's the case, I travel a lot for work, and I really might have to shut down dh's facebook if I'm going to be gone longer than a week or ten days.
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Post by amp on Feb 19, 2018 0:44:08 GMT
Do we know what happened to Melody from Chatterbox? I liked their products...then they just disappeared, never to be seen again.
Also, what is Lisa Bearnson from CK up to?
I was happy to see that Kim Sabel from KI Memories has a new line coming out, I *loved* KI Memories.
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Post by camcas on Feb 19, 2018 10:08:39 GMT
Rebecca sower
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Post by craftykitten on Feb 19, 2018 11:08:10 GMT
She posts on Instagram. Not scrapbooking as such but paintings and journals...very much the same style.
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Post by amp on Feb 19, 2018 14:27:03 GMT
And what about Pea1 (Kristina)? I really liked most of the regulars in BHG (magazine), too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2018 16:22:24 GMT
I hope I am not the last scrapbooker standing... I would miss this place if it went away. I've received more education and been pushed out of my comfort zone more here than at my small religious university in Abilene, Texas and 50 years of hanging out with people just like me.
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Post by ScrappyGlue on Feb 19, 2018 16:58:47 GMT
Do we know what happened to Melody from Chatterbox? I liked their products...then they just disappeared, never to be seen again. Also, what is Lisa Bearnson from CK up to? I was happy to see that Kim Sabel from KI Memories has a new line coming out, I *loved* KI Memories. Amp, Melody can be found here: Melody
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2018 17:17:36 GMT
I miss scrapbook communities in general. Especially places like Archiver's. I used to love the weekends spent there. As one of the original "Atlanta Peas", we would have a blast of a time.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Feb 19, 2018 17:29:22 GMT
I miss scrapbook communities in general. Especially places like Archiver's. I used to love the weekends spent there. As one of the original "Atlanta Peas", we would have a blast of a time. I never scrapped at Archiver’s, but did lots of card classes. I loved getting to use new products and techniques. The results were always wonderfully professional. How I miss that store.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2018 17:32:16 GMT
Oh gosh, me too! I still go to Michael's and Hobby Lobby and walk the isle to see if there is anything I must have. I never buy anything other than envelopes and maybe a 6x6 pad of paper every once in a great while.
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Post by amp on Feb 19, 2018 17:34:26 GMT
Do we know what happened to Melody from Chatterbox? I liked their products...then they just disappeared, never to be seen again. Also, what is Lisa Bearnson from CK up to? I was happy to see that Kim Sabel from KI Memories has a new line coming out, I *loved* KI Memories. Amp, Melody can be found here: MelodyThanks, @scrappyglue ...that was interesting.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2018 19:18:14 GMT
I miss Lisa McGarvey's style and layouts. I think she stopped scrapbooking before the original twopeas website closed, but I may be wrong. Does anybody know what she does now please?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 4:25:42 GMT
And what about Pea1 (Kristina)? I really liked most of the regulars in BHG (magazine), too. Kristina is on IG.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2018 4:26:26 GMT
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Post by amp on Feb 20, 2018 4:45:53 GMT
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