THE SCRAPBOOK ROOM

Thank you AND 12!!!

Hey Everyone:

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Bridgette, thanks for the little wakeup call--even if you did "hack" in. I'll try to do better. Maybe some of you could send me pictures to post to help me out. I've been keeping busy and neglecting this place.

So...today was Thanksgiving...we took a fair amount of photos and I asked everyone to write on a slip of paper something they were thankful for....now I can make a little "Thankful" mini book!

Add to that....tomorrow is 12 Day...the 12th of the month....I need to take 12 photos....of our life....is anyone else playing the 12 game....I am getting closer to completing a 12 album this year. It's such fun...I would suggest you think about doing one of these albums in 2010....pick a date, pick a number of photos and scrapbook your everyday life. We've been doing 12 on the 12th but it could be 1 on the 1st, 5 on the 5th or you could change it up each month. Let us know what YOU decide.

Meanwhile, just for practice, take 12 on the 12th in October.

Here's a couple more of our Thanksgiving photos...

I'll post photos of these and more Thanksgiving photos scrapbooked...later.

Now, Croptoberfest looms....lots of last-minute planning to be done, notices to be sent, supplies to be priced....can't wait to spend two days scrapbooking.

Can you?

~Pauline

We MISS YOU!!

Hey Everyone,

It seems like Pollie thinks we have all abandoned her...so she has abandoned US!

Let's let her know that posting once a month IS NOT Acceptable!!

We need CANDY! We need inspiration! We need news about CROPTOBERFEST!!!

Everyone post your comments to let Pollie know she is still loved!!!

Maybe....just maybe she will come back with Blog Candy for us????

Bridgette 

(yeah...hacked in again!)

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I'm Pathetic but scrapbooking time is here!

Hey everyone:

Have YOU been slacking with your scrapbooking?

I know I have but fall is arriving and it's time to get back into it! Get your photos out of shoeboxes, catch up on albums, get those digital shots off the computer before it crashes and you lose everything and get out to The Scrapbook Room.

Pizza Crop this Friday (September 4th) from 6 to midnight. Call, email, or go in and sign up (or comment on this post).

Circle Journal swap is underway. First swap will be next Pizza Crop...October 2...for those who are in it.

Watch for class news coming soon.

And have a great fall!

~Pauline

PS I'll be ordering in the next couple of weeks or so so do let me know if you're looking for something in particular. If you've seen it online, ask me if I can get it!

The Crop is on!

Okay....everyone...cropping Saturday night at the shop (August 15th) beginning at 7 pm. 

Cost is $5.00...bring your own beverages (other than coffee which will be provided)....

I'll supply the music!

It's gonna be a Rockin' End of Summer Crop....

Pauline!

To Scrap....or not to scrap???

That is the question....because there is some interest in a crop Saturday night so if I have a few takers, I am thinking a fun impromptu end of summer crop complete with some great "girls night out" music to scrap to....and bring your own beverages (beyond coffee/tea)....with a cost of $5.00 and maybe some sales....who knows....so do let me know your intentions and I'll confirm as soon as I get back from the Soo....this afternoon (Friday)....

Croptoberfesters....please get your deposits in if you haven't already as the crop is FULL and I am turning people away!

And if you're bored...go check out....

www.rubbermaid.blogspot.com (that's Leah's cousin and she's a great lady and super-talented stamper/cardmaker)....be sure to leave her a comment on her post as she's a guest designer this month and looking for good responses!....You can also check out her (Pat's) daughter's blog at www.outtoimpress.blogspot.com ....more beautiful cards.

Don't forget to let me know about Saturday!

~Pauline

Whew!

Summer is flying by...I need to apologize for the lack of posts on this blog.

Right now, I just want to remind everyone that it is nearly the 12th of AUGUST! I basically missed the 12th of the last two months but I will make up pages anyway....without photos from that specific day...it'll be the 12 at least....

As I said, summer is flying by. I've seen little in the way of scrapbooking. I've been doing a WEE bit on my own but would love for it to be more. How about YOU?

Also of note, CROPTOBERFEST is full! That's right, No more spots...I don't have names on a waiting list yet but if you'd like to be on a waiting list let me know.

Also, there will NOT be a Pizza Crop in August. Wednesdays will continue as usual and life should get back to semi-normal in September.

I'm working out some other fall events so do keep watch for announcements!

See you soon?

Pauline

Hello Sunday...

I've just sent out an email about a few things so do check your email for that....if you don't get email, let  me know and I'll repost here or send you the email!

I'm just thinking about all the things I want to scrapbook and all the ideas I have. I can't believe how passionate I am about this hobby and just wish I could devote more time to it. My question to YOU is, are you devoting any time to scrapbooking? Has it fizzled out for you? What makes it difficult? What could make it easier? Do tell all....post a comment in the comment section below this post and I'll be drawing a name from all those who comment for a nice little prize pack! So do it now!

You've probably heard me mention the 25 Things album idea (25 random things about me was a silly little facebook application that was going around). Here's some pages from my daughter's 25 Things that I nabbed because they were so photo worthy. Why not hand a pen to someone and have them do 25 things for you or you could just do a family book of 5 things about each person etc. Share your ideas of what you could do (below of course!)....

And here's those sample pages for you....

 

The album started from a round scalloped album with acrylic, felt and chipboard pages. I've added some small square scalloped pages and some arrow pages to make enough for my 25 things. I actually mapped the pages out slightly. I am using a paper pack from Heidi Grace for the pages along with some coordinating Bazzill cardstocks and I'll go back and do a whack more embellishing once I'm done. The album will be lumpy and bumpy and fun!

Here's two of the inside pages...

 

 

So that's that. What are you doing fun these days?

~Pauline

New Mini Book Idea!

I so love mini books and now that I'm at #20 in Court's 25 Things book, it's time for more ideas.

I found one at Two Peas...It also allows me to make a commitment to read some books. I have SO many books around here waiting to be read. My book may not be just a summer reading journal but just an ongoing one. Here's the link directly to the class PDF.

I'll post a photo of my book when it's done. You could send me yours too.

Let me know what you're reading or plan to read and we can see if we have any books the same. Gee we could start a scrapbook room book club! Ha!

See ya soon,

¬Pauline

Pizza and other stuff...

Hey all....

It's the END of June. School is out. Life is flying by. Where does the time go? I am ashamed at how long it's been since I've posted.

Already, it's time for another Pizza Crop...that's tonight from 6 to midnight. Cost is $10.00 plus if you spend $10.00 or more on product...you will get $5.00 off the admission cost. Is that a deal or what?

I am ashamed to say I missed 12. That's right. The 12th of June flew on by me virtually unnoticed. It was the day before I went away for 10 days and life was pretty hectic. Is that an excuse? Anyway, I just got a brand new Canon Rebel camera so I think I will try do the last day of June with it and still get my 12 photos. What do you think? That's the first 12 I missed this year! Here's a peek at my camera...I haven't begun to figure it out yet but intend to do so very soon.

Also, although I am not getting copies of Scrapbooks and Cards Today magazine, you can still download complete issues at www.scrapbooksandcards.com . The current issue (released yesterday) has an article about scrapbooking everyday stuff and talks about scrapbooking 25 things from a Facebook application they had. Well guess what? A couple of us at the shop thought of that a couple of months ago! I am currently working on a 25 Things mini book --stop into the Pizza Crop if you'd like to see my work in progress.

Anyway, just goes to show that we are definitely up on what is in! Are you "in" to your scrapbooks? It's time to dedicate time just for you and your books. Make it a priority. It is important. (And fun too!)

So remember The Scrapbook Room is always open to visitors during Pizza Crops....come visit, have coffee, see what's happening, shop or just browse! All are welcome.

And don't forget Wednesday scrapbooking continues beginning at 7 pm Wednesdays. (Wednesdays may be cancelled in July if response is low.)

So....anyway....see you soon?

~Pauline at

The Scrapbook Room

RELAY CROP CANCELLED

Well ladies...I hate to cancel crops but here's the deal....

I am going to cancel the RELAY CROP slated for Friday, June 12th.

I had hoped for more signups by now and I just can't warrant it with just a small number.

At any rate, I apologize for that. To make up for it, anyone who crops Wednesday night....the fees will go the Relay for Life....as well 25 % of Wednesday sales will go to the Relay.

Please NOTE the Silent Auction will be ending on Wednesday evening (June 10th)

See you then?

~Pauline

PS Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who supported our Yard Sale in any way! It was a HUGE success and with it and the Silent Auction we expect to have raised well over $900 towards our team's goal of $5000. Go RACK PACK team, Go!