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Post by pas2 on Apr 12, 2017 17:11:29 GMT
We have received numerous invitations printed on cardstock. I believe they used a laser printer.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 12, 2017 17:07:18 GMT
Love it, makes me think of trips to the Aquarium.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 12, 2017 17:05:51 GMT
and stuck to my tiny packet was a much larger package. Let's just say someone in Russia is not going to be very happy!
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Post by pas2 on Apr 12, 2017 17:00:19 GMT
These brushes are much larger than I expected.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 12, 2017 16:53:01 GMT
i wouldn't make kits but rather have cardstock and papers that all mix and match, enough to make a dozen pages or so. Make sure it includes colors she loves, papers that have a younger feel to them and images that are popular with teens now. Maybe you can find out if she plans to do family photos vs. school friends and pull items accordingly. I noticed a big difference of the materials my girls chose to work with at that age depending on the theme of the album. Maybe pick up a project life kit with overlays or themes like birthdays and trips. TM had paper pads with a teen vibe and small PL kits recently. Do you have any color blocking templates on hand, they can make first pages easier. Try doing 8.5x11 pages first, a smaller format isn't as overwhelming. After explaining the basics and showing her some of your earlier/ simpler pages treat her to a trip to HL or TM, etc... You're going to have so much fun!
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Post by pas2 on Apr 10, 2017 11:02:49 GMT
I started making cards because I write to an elderly relative weekly and buying cards was expensive and finding blank cards I haven't sent already even harder. Now I get to play with my stamps and ink and make cards for her. I also make my own thank yous and gift cards/tags.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 6, 2017 9:37:00 GMT
Northeast PA
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Post by pas2 on Apr 4, 2017 11:42:44 GMT
New Jersey -- I don't eat pork roll Oh, now, see , living in PA, I would have asked if you knew how to drive properly. j/k I wouldn't really ask or even think that, although I did grow up always hearing about "those Jersey drivers!!!". Savelol We also complain about "those Jersey drivers, NY drivers and VA drivers" too. The only reason PA drivers are "terrible" is because we learned to drive dodging all those potholes!
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Post by pas2 on Apr 4, 2017 11:37:25 GMT
PA is a bigger state than some people realize, so things that are very prevalent in one area aren't automatically popular or prevalent elsewhere. So I'm not eating scrapple or cheese steak hoagies every day. So true about PA, it's like 3 states in 1. I am not a fan of cheese steak hoagies or funnel cakes but I do love some crispy fried scrapple! Love most amish style food since that is what I was raised on. I am not a Steeler, Phillies or Eagle fan. I have tried hunting, fishing and camping but I prefer the shore and picking blue crabs.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 4, 2017 9:43:21 GMT
I found a file full of the old paper piecing patterns that used to come in the scrapbook magazines. I scanned them into my computer for future reference. I was about to toss the originals when I realized that the back of each page is filled with page plans. Now I'm trying to decide if it's worth the bother to scan these into the computer too or just toss them. Up til now I have used plans but only if I had one directly associated with a layout I wanted to scraplift. I find I tend to stick to variations of the same basic layout because I usually do 8.5x11 layouts with lots of photos. I find 12x12 pages challenging so maybe I will hang on to these plans.
Does anyone really use plans anymore for inspiration or do you just go with what moves you at the time? Do you feel you have enough experience that you don't rely on plans for inspiration anymore or do you use them if you hit a rut? I'm interested in where everyone is in the creative process since many of us have been scrapping for a long time now.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 4, 2017 9:20:19 GMT
Ugh. I cut pictures on one page (page 3 of my very first album) and hated it so much, I never cropped again, unless I was cropping out a blur. I look back now and see all sorts of things I didn't think I'd be interested in, like shoes and messes in the background! So true. I am so fascinated in what's in the background on all my parent's old photos that I decided not to crop my own. Some day my kids may find it equally fascinating.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 2, 2017 23:30:14 GMT
Thank you everyone for the lowdown.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 2, 2017 12:24:29 GMT
Has anyone attended these events recently? Planning a 4 day trip to WDW in late Sept. Can anyone give me any info, or your experiences with either of these events? Are we over reaching to try and do both of these AND see the new Avatar part of AK in such a short stay? There are only adults going on this trip and we only plan on doing a few favorites with FP in each park.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 31, 2017 11:50:06 GMT
Here because the Peas always know the latest and greatest and I trust their opinions. We're even better than Consumer Reports!
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Gesso
Mar 31, 2017 11:09:09 GMT
Post by pas2 on Mar 31, 2017 11:09:09 GMT
And if you use clear gesso, you can apply art effects right over top of the paper design. My problem is I often apply it a little too heavy handedly and get some paper warp. Patter , how do YOU apply gesso? With a brush? Or a sponge? Pallet knife? Yes, please tell us your technique because I'm all thumbs when it comes to application.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 31, 2017 2:34:13 GMT
I actually use gesso to cover those heavy tags from clothes. Then I can do whatever I want to them. I really like the black gesso,
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Post by pas2 on Mar 31, 2017 2:26:42 GMT
Having all of my stamp sets and dies in Avery Elle storage pockets and then in Fridge Binz is about as organized as I'll get. I do keep my stamps organized by manufacturer except for Christmas and Valentines. Those get their very own Fridge Binz. And dies that don't match a stamp set are organized into broad categories like circles, rectangles, stars, banners, nature, etc. I've thought about a stamp index or catalog of some sort but the task seems so daunting. It was tedious but fun to make my log, I had forgotten what stamps I had. My log would work well with your storage system if you put a number on each pocket. Just include the number with each image you stamp. My log is a simple 3 ring binder divided into alphabets, backgrounds & designs, flora & fauna, sentiments & events, holidays. Fauna,for example, then has separate pages for insects, butterflies, birds whimsy, birds realistic, sea life, mammals and so on. The actual sets are kept together in binders. It really makes selecting a stamp much easier.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 31, 2017 2:08:00 GMT
when I read the title of the thread - my response was pretty organised but then I read your post...and I'm feeling like a complete mess Everything has it's place and I know where it is but it's not catalogued - on the other hand, I don't have a huge stash so I've never felt the need to catalogue it - all my stamps fit in one drawer (mounted) and one pocket folder with page protectors (clear/unmounted) for instance. My scrap space is 6ft long and about 5ft wide and all my scrappy stuff except my albums fit there. I clean as I go and I put new purchases away as I buy (and I'm not a big shopper) so it stays pretty neat and every so often I go through and straighten it up, dust, get rid of that last sticker on the sheet that I'll never use etc... Oh please, I am not nearly as organized as it sounds, I'm just anal about the log thing. I think it's an avoidance strategy so I don't actually have to scrap anything. My scrap space is the same size as yours so one project and I have a disaster.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 30, 2017 12:33:49 GMT
I have most of my supplies(dies,stamps,inks,washi, buttons, scraps and stickers) in baskets on my shelves, but my embellies are not really organized at all. I just have never found a system that works. I know a good purge of them would benefit me, but I really don't want to again... I did purge a while back, so everything I have I want to keep and think I will use someday. I wish I had a good way to organize them. It is hard creating a page and going through baskets of mixed embellies. That is really the only thing left that I need to organize. The closest I have come is putting letters in one PSB and die cuts, and the like in another PSB. Tiny buttons and brads, washi and ribbon on rolls are in divided cases from jewelry dept. the rest are in small stacking drawer units on a bookshelf with labels on them but they are a jumble. I find I have to open everything up every few months to get "reacquainted" with what I have.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 30, 2017 11:18:13 GMT
I was adding some stamps and embossing folders to my stash log and I was wondering is anyone else is as anal as I am at keeping track of their stash?
I am a compulsive organizer (which means nothing is ever organized to my liking), I just like to know what I have at all times and to not duplicate purchases. I even have an inventory of books, dvds, and cds but I do not have a household inventory for insurance purposes--go figure.
I have a stamp log and I stamp every purchase immediately in it.I also have a sample or every ink, embossing powder, stickle, etc that I use in the front of the binder.
I have a sample of every embossing folder on a ring and each sample has a portion of it inked. My thin dies I keep in a binder on magnetic sheets slipped in a page protector. On the reverse side is a sample of the die cut out.
Next is a binder that has all samples of techniques I've tried with instructions. My hand punch samples, Twistel, ribbon and washi samples are in here too. Boy has this come in handy over the years.
I also keep a duplicate sample book in tiny size in my purse for reference when I go shopping.
Back in the day when I had a very small stash of paper I used to keep a spreadsheet of every paper I bought so I didn't duplicate purchases when I was on a very tight budget. Of course this was a useless effort!
Now if I would just scrap with as much effort and enthusiasm as I organize I would be caught up by now.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 26, 2017 17:29:16 GMT
I was just looking for some brushes like these, thanks for the link!
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Post by pas2 on Mar 26, 2017 17:26:17 GMT
I'm stumped at how to store the foams, though. With my regular distress inks (mini's) they fit on the back. I tried adhering Velcro to the bottom but when I pulled foam off the Velcro came with it. I tried the normally ultra-aggressive glue dot and also some Tombow glue, but I may have to use glossy accents or matte multi. I have seen the velcro idea, but I kind of think somehow the ink will rub off on something I don't want it to rub off on. I am an avid stamp cleaner, so I don't really care for random ink stains here and there (if I can avoid it). I keep the blending pads in a snack size zip-lock bag in like-color families. I think like 5 fit in there? Until I find a better solution, it works for me. Got the bags at Dollar Tree. I have a dozen large regular distress inks that I stack for storage and didn't want to velcro the blender pads to the bottoms. I instead put the velcro in rows on a plastic index sheet from a notebook and wrote with sharpie the name of each ink pad. I keep this sheet in the drawer with the distress inks and just pull sheet out when I stamp. It keeps all the pads separate and the sheet lays on top of the stacked pads in the shallow drawer. I plan to do the same for the Oxides. All my inks are kept in 12x12 stacking drawers by brand/type. When I stamp I just pull out the correct drawer and take it to my workspace.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 25, 2017 11:50:20 GMT
I tossed my old magazines after I clipped out any layouts I still loved. I gave some technique books to my nieces but I still kept a pile. I have: CK Wedding Memories, Disney Memories, School Memories and Creative Sketches BH&G Scrapbooks Etc. Celebrations and Techniques Simple Scrapbooks A Simple Guide to Scrapbooking Celebrations Deluxe Designs Color Blocking Idea Book and the templates Memory Makers Scrapbooking & Stamping
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Post by pas2 on Mar 25, 2017 11:34:55 GMT
For those of you who purchased the Distress Oxides, are you using the same blending foams as you use with the regular Distress inks or did you buy new ones specifically for these Oxides? I used the same blending foams and also tried cosmetic sponges which didn't blend as nicely, but worked in a pinch.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 25, 2017 11:32:48 GMT
So for those who have played with your new oxides, what technique do you like to use them for?
I just love them on black paper, the effects are great. I swiped the pad across my paper on the diagonal, lightly and then topped with another color and it looks like a chalkboard that has been gone over with a eraser but left lots of dust behind. I actually like these inks before and after water has been applied, both are nice. I even made a few oxide watercolor backgrounds and stamped over them using the straight oxide ink and the results are really nice. These inks are addictive! I want more colors please.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 24, 2017 12:48:02 GMT
I have had an old Craft Robo for about 10 years, and I have donea lot with it, but I am so excited for the new (to me) features of the Cameo, as well as having the 12" width. You will love the Cameo!!! I had a CraftRobo and while it was ok, the Cameo is so much easier. You can also use all those cut files you already have, I haven't bought a single file yet other than to use up the GC that came with my Cameo. I hit up the 1/2 price sale at the Silhouette store.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 24, 2017 12:42:33 GMT
My husband being home! I can't even get cleaning done when he is home.
Being sad or tired is my next deterrent. I didn't scrap for 5 years after the passing of both of my parents. It's taken me an entire year just to go through my stash, pinterest, and youtube videos to get my interest back.
Last is the season, I mainly scrap in the winter, especially around Christmas time when I feel most creative. Spring and Fall I am out doing yard work. Summer I hide in the cool house so I start scrapping again.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 24, 2017 12:28:03 GMT
amayalylac Wow, thanks for the information. I'm coming to you for all my stencil questions from now on!
I did try a very intricate cut stencil (most cuts the size of a pin head) on the plastic NB dividers. I applied ink over it and the image came out nicely. I taped the stencil down because it was so light but the cut pieces didn't pull up when rubbed across. I am pleased because these are so inexpensive. I think the heavier template material would be desirable if I wanted to use texture pastes but I plan to use inks. I definitely will have to look into the CB09 blade holder, I feel that all this cutting on plastic will dull the regular blade quickly.
Now I want to know everyone's tips for getting all that plastic OFF the cutting mat after the stencil has been removed? It doesn't come off as easily as paper does that's for sure. I resulted to scrapping it to loosen it then trying to pick up as much as possible with a lint roller!
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Post by pas2 on Mar 23, 2017 10:21:40 GMT
you can't come to terms with the frustration over the perfect paper you just HAD to purchase for a particular layout turns out to not work with the photos after all and it's a specific theme that you won't use for anything else I bought the cutest baby themed paper for my daughter's album, it ended up not matching her photos but doggone it I was determined to use it so I ended up using it for a double page layout with journaling and a few pieces of memorabilia I had saved. I like this idea, thanks. I haven't scrapped for a long time so I need a refresher course.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 22, 2017 15:09:42 GMT
The paper is themed for DC but the paper that looks better is old stock from KI Memories. It's a soft palette of gray, soft blue, soft green which makes you think of statues and it doesn't compete with the photos. Problem is I don't have enough of this ancient paper to do whole album nor does it fit in with the DC papers I bought specifically for this album. It's like buying Disney themed paper and finding it doesn't work with the photos at all except maybe a meal at Chef Mickey's. This is one reason why I no longer buy much themed papers. So often, the colors in the papers just don't work with the photos I take. Isn't that the truth! I have stopped buying them too.
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