tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80101453851623893532024-03-06T03:11:23.613-05:00My Scrapbook Evolution-BlogBlog for MyScrapbookEvolution.comCStricklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680795667949908990noreply@blogger.comBlogger886125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010145385162389353.post-56666021842185869152016-10-19T07:32:00.001-04:002016-10-19T07:32:19.999-04:00The New PaperScientist Blog is Here!<br />
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After a lot of thought, I decided it was best to push forward. As I mentioned earlier in the year,blogger is not currently meeting all of my needs in regard to website design. After a few month of playing around with <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/" target="_blank">the main MSE site</a>, I have developed a new blog design. It's one that I hope you will find easier to navigate.<br />
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The new blog reflects a lot of the changes coming to MSE. Over the years, I have had requests to tell more of my expat stories. I will be sharing those and pocket pages to document them on the new blog. For a long time, I focused all of my creative efforts on scrapbooking. Within the past few years, I have had an increased desire to create more mixed media and art journal projects. I also want to create and share quick crafts and home decor. I will still be sharing lots of scrapbook layouts and page inspiration on <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/" target="_blank">the main MSE site</a>. The paperscientist blog will focus on my other endeavors.<br />
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There is a lot of good information still here on this blogspot blog. It will not go away. However, all new future blog posts will happen on t<a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/the-paperscientist-blog/" target="_blank">he new MSE Paperscientst Blog. </a> I hope you will pop over and check it out.<br />
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Thank you for joining me on this creative journey! I look forward to sharing more creative inspiration with you at <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/" target="_blank">My Scrapbook Evolution</a> and <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/the-paperscientist-blog/" target="_blank">The Paperscientist Blog.</a><br />
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I haven't posted much to this blog for a little while now ( and not and frequently as I had wanted to for MSE in general). There has been a lot that has garnered my attention, but also, a little housework on the back end of the website. I wanted to give you an update so that you can have an idea of what to expect.<br />
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Blogger isn't meeting a lot of my needs these days. I have come to regret the decision as to whether or not to merge this blog into the main MSE site so long ago. When I bought a domain name, I should have just merged the two. Lesson learned. Meanwhile, I am struggling with the decision of moving this blog over as a subdomain to the main site( which is a HUGE ton of work), or simply to leave this be and begin posting to a blog series there.There are pros and cons to both. This blogspot still sees a lot of traffic but I prefer working through the MSE website. It has more functionality and it is so much easier for me to format the posts there. Rest assured that whatever my end decision is, I will announce it for you here.<br />
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I have been doing some tweaks and edits behind the scenes of <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/" target="_blank">MyScrapbookEvolution.com </a>in an effort to provide new content later this fall( and maybe as early as this summer). For the most part, you won't notice anything until the new content goes live. I am adding in a new article series about my life as an expat. Much of my Project Life and pocket pages will be shared through it, as that is how I document my life abroad. Since we have a new apartment, I have found a need to start decorating it. What better way to do that than with things that I have made! These articles will start appearing under the new MSE LifeStyle category.<br />
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For added security, I have decided to upgrade the website with an SSL certificate. Under the previous hosted plan, it was a shared certificate through Hostgator. This new certificate will be for MSE only. Hostgator will handle the changes for me, however, I have been informed there might be a conflict in some content on wordpress. In some cases, the current wordpress installation and the SSL certificate cause some images to not display or for the person visiting the site to receive a mixed content warning. I am hoping this won't happen, but wanted to let everyone know in case it does. ( <a href="http://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/tips-tricks/ssl-causing-images-not-to-display-heres-how-to-fix-it" target="_blank">You can read more about this issue here is you are considering an SSL certificate for your site. It also explains what an SSL certificate does.)</a> Please, rest assured that MSE is safe to visit! I also have a plan through Sitelock which scans the website for malware and keeps hackers at bay ( it's peace of mind for me as a website owner and ensures you have a safe site to visit). I will also be updating the plan through Sitelock to include a CDN. For you, that should mean MSE uploads faster.<br />
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It seemed so daunting to start a website of my own a few years back. However, despite those times when it's a headache, I have learned a lot.It continues to be a learning experience which is always good for the soul.<br />
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Meanwhile,as a family, we have settled in and love our life in Abu Dhabi. We have gotten an idea of what our homeschool schedule and social life will be like. I am making adjustments but also, looking forward to a few weeks of rest during the summer.<br />
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I hope everyone enjoys their upcoming school breaks! Happy Summer everyone!CStricklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680795667949908990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010145385162389353.post-36396410612353581522016-03-17T06:04:00.001-04:002016-03-17T06:06:27.334-04:00Happy St. Patrick's Day with 3 Luck Inspired Scrapbook Pages<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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St. Patrick's day is not one of those holidays I find myself documenting often. It's not that we don't celebrate it...we do. It just seems that it's one of those holidays that flashes by in the blink of an eye. I can literally think of maybe two layouts that I have dedicated to the day itself (one of which I will share today). I figured today would be the perfect day to share a little inspiration with you and perhaps inspire you to document something about the holiday itself or about luck.<br />
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This is one of the few pages in which I have documented the actual events of St. Patrick's day. My son built a leprechaun trap. I went with a traditional green color palette. Green being a sort of given color when you choose to document St. Patrick's Day. If you need some tips for creating a monochromatic green layout, <a href="http://layout-a-week.blogspot.ae/2016/02/7-tips-for-magnificent-monochromatic.html" target="_blank">you can find some here on the Layout a Week Challenge Blog.</a> You can also<a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/lab-exercises-25-26-lets-go-green-color-inspiration-crafty-color-palletes/" target="_blank"> find some green color palettes and inspiration here.</a></div>
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If you don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day, it's perfectly all right. Instead, you can choose to create a layout about how lucky you are.I feel like this is a wonderful opportunity to practice being grateful. Many of us try to do this everyday, but generally, the focus on living a thankful life is often documented most in the fall when Thanksgiving is celebrated.Here's your chance to do an "I am lucky" or thankful page with gorgeous spring color as your inspiration.</div>
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<a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.blogspot.ae/2015/03/get-it-scrapped-luck-is.html?spref=fb" target="_blank">I created this layout last year for an article at Get It Scrapped.</a> My goal was to document what luck means to me. I wrote about opportunity and how I appreciated the chance to take advantage of opportunities that came my way.</div>
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This layout is about my son and how good things always happen to him.<a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/the-hybrid-experiment-block-alphabets/" target="_blank"> This is a hybrid layout I created back when I was with JBS Mercantile.</a> I used green but added navy and yellow as accent colors. Even though the layout isn't about St, Patrick's day, I used a couple of shamrocks on the page.Many people think of luck when they see them, so the shamrocks work on a symbolic level rather than a literal reference to the holiday.</div>
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I used photos of myself and my son to document luck, but really, you could use a photo of anything. For example, you could use a photo of your home to document how lucky you are to have a roof over your head. Or use one of those Instagram foodie photos to document how lucky you are to be able to go out to dinner ( which gives me an idea for a page...I remember a time in which my husband and I couldn't afford to go out to eat). Luck is really all a matter of how you perceive it. You can document a page about St. Patrick's day or you can document something you are thankful for. What will you document? If you make a lucky themed layout, feel free to share it with me in the comments below.</div>
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First things first. I need to explain what Calvinball is to anyone who is new to it. It's a scrapbook related game created by my freinds, <a href="http://dorissander.blogspot.ae/" target="_blank">Doris Sander</a> and <a href="http://celestefs.blogspot.ae/" target="_blank">Celeste Smith</a>. The game is based on the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon. It involves an ever changing set of rules and just all of us, having fun. There is no prize. The goal is to get us scrapbooking more. The easiest way to explain it all would be for you to stop by<a href="http://www.debbiehodge.com/gisforum/index.php?showforum=478" target="_blank"> the Get It Scrapped Forums.</a> The details are all there.<br />
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Now technically, the game started March 1st. I know...we're 4 days into the month. That however, is part of the beauty of Calvinball. With the rules changing and morphing( and you having the ability to add more rules), the outcome is never certain and even those who start a bit late are still guaranteed to have a chance at a high points total.Plus, it's just plain fun. If it makes anyone feel better, I am getting a late start this year.</div>
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It you need encouragement and want to know more information, then it might be easy to just talk to some Get It Scrapped members live and in person. It just so happens that the Get It Scrapped March online crop is this Saturday( tomorrow). I plan to attend and I know many people there will be happy to help you get started with Calvinball. <a href="http://www.debbiehodge.com/gisforum/index.php?showtopic=10848#entry99546" target="_blank">You can learn how to join the crop here.</a> It's free. You just need to register with the Get It Scrapped Forums to gain access. Registration is also free.</div>
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Meanwhile, to the veteran players( I have been playing for years), let the smack talk begin!</div>
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<a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.blogspot.ae/2015/02/the-digiscrap-geek-podcast-episode-21.html" target="_blank">Learn more about Calvinball in Episode 21 of the DigiScrap Geek Podcast.</a></div>
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I have been dabbling in mixed media art off and on over the past few years. It is something I enjoy but don't always make the time for. One of my goals in 2016 was to change that. Being held accountable is always a good thing, even for your creative process. Collaborating on a blog hop meant that I would not only be held accountable for my piece being finished, it also meant I would find inspiration along the way.<br />
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I decided my first mixed media project for 2016 should be something with a Valentine's day theme. I had an ulterior motive. Not too many of our Valentine's day decorations made it with us on the big move. Some were old and not in good shape. Plus, we didn't have much for Valentine's day anyway. After talking things over with my son, he decided to join in on the project as well ( which made me completely happy). Initially, we had planned to buy a few decorations from the store and alter them. After some thought, we felt we should challenge ourselves to use only what we had in the house.<br />
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I am sharing my son's project first because, in many ways, I think his is the best of the two. He was inspired to create a heart out of copper wire.<br />
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He cut a heart from cardboard, then cut slits with a craft knife.He then inserted wire into the slits and wound it around the edges to secure it. He was then able to place the heart and wires in the center of a larger wire heart. The cardboard and wire strands in the center served to reinforce the larger heart a bit. He decorated the heart with some wood veneer bits and a locket. The locket was made with a silicone mold and hot glue, then painted red after it dried. He used a lace scrap as the hanger.<br />
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The wonderful thing about mixed media is that there are no rules about what you can make. Many of the projects shared today were quick and easy. Be sure to jump around to the other blogs to find more mixed media Valentine's Day inspired projects. There is no particular order to the <i>For the Love of Mixed Media</i> blog hop. Just hop around and enjoy the inspiration.</div>
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Much of 2015 saw me experimenting in my planner.My goal was to find the right balance between a planner that is both beautiful and functional. My goal for 2016 remains the same.Over the past few months, I have experimented with my planner process. I have found an effective way to use my planner( meeting the functionality requirement), but decorating it to meet my desired definition of beautiful still remains somewhat elusive.<br />
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I could say I am stumped but I know what is bothering me. I see so many shining examples of planners out there on Pinterest and mine feels lacking. I have two main areas that I know need improvement. I also know that, as it was with making scrapbook layouts, I probably won't just sit down and suddenly create something awesome. It's going to take work and a bit of time.</div>
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I considered a planner kit club. Many exist. Kit clubs can be a great way to keep yourself on a budget while satisfying your need for new supplies. However, I have a few personal reasons for why a planner kit club will not currently work for me.The first being that many come with pre-printed inserts. Many of those inserts mirror similar pages in my Erin Condren Planner and it seems like overkill to have more. There are some which only come with stickers, but knowing how I work, I would end up with a heaping pile of unused stickers quickly. Therefore, in this case, a kit club is not a good option for me.</div>
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I am using the Erin Condren Planner and each month, the insert includes a quote or phrase. I was spending a lot of time being indecisive about what to add to the insert. I could choose to not add anything but I felt like I should a least do something. I also don't feel confident about my design skills when it comes to planners.This is a bit weird for me as I feel it is something I am strong with in regard to my scrapbook layouts. Theoretically, what I know should transfer between both with ease. For whatever reason, it does not feel like that for me. I over analyze both the design and the supply choices.</div>
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For January, I opted to add a simple stamp above the phrase. I then chose to write about something I was looking forward to in 2016. Even though my planner is for my website, I didn't feel this had to be anything website or craft related.</div>
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<i>*quick tip: I messed up stamping the image directly onto the planner. To fix it, I simply stamped the mage onto white cardstock, cut the image out and adhered it over the top of the messed up image.</i></div>
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Similarly, I chose to keep the February insert simple. I had a few heart die cuts laying around on my desk. I placed one above the quote and added a strip of washi. I am enjoying how quickly this minimalist method allows me to decorate my inserts. It also doesn't feel like a messed up design or sticker sneeze which makes me like what I have.</div>
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Keeping the insert simple allowed me to choose supplies more quickly and complete the insert with ease. It gave me a boost of confidence which means that later on, I can slowly add more to the decorative process.</div>
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Once the inserts were done, it was time to tackle the monthly page spreads.I have been using a layout I like. However, I didn't care for how it was decorated.</div>
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The spread above is a good example of my transition. On the left page, there are pages from December. On the right side, the page is the first few days of January. Lets do a quick recap of how I use these pages. The top row represents task that need to be completed for my website. The middle row helps me keep track of scheduled social media posts. The bottom row is where I keep a to do list of tasks related to creative team work,guest posts, and classes I am working on. I use the space on the far left for notes about possible blog posts I am considering( covered right now, because I am not ready to share it all with you yet). The bottom lined space of the page is where I write my editorial calendar.</div>
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When I first started working in this planner, I was determined to stamp all of the headings.You can see that I stamped MSE( for My Scrapbook Evolution) on each block under the 28th, 29th, 30th and 31s. This did save me time from handwriting all of them.I would also stamps each block in the middle row with the letters SM for social media and each block on the bottom row with Other. It occurred to me that I need only stamp or hand write one heading for each row.</div>
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Starting on the blocks for January,I chose a strip of washi tape and stretched it over the blocks in a line over each row. I could then add a sticker, label or scrap piece of paper at the end of the row. I chose to handletter each heading, but I could have also used stamps.</div>
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You can see this a little more easily on these pages in February shown above. Using the washi tape strips and one label for each row sped up the decoration process quickly. I also like that it looks and feels more consistent. I utilized some of my markers and pens which don't get a workout as often as they should.</div>
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The spread does still need some work. I realized that some of my washi tape choice were too thick and didn't leave as much room in the blocks as I would have liked. The stamping done on the page is ok. I like the stamps on the bottom where I will be writing in the editorial calendar. However, the social media blocks look messy. I think this could be remedied if I find a better font.I also feel like I am still missing some cute things like stamped animals or stickers, but I can add those in later after I fill the month in if I have time.</div>
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My planner still has a way to go when it comes to decoration. However, I am fully satisfied with how functional it is. Given more time, I can continue to streamline the planner process.<br />
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Despite my editorial and creative calendars being a bit disrupted at the end of the year, I had a great year with My Scrapbook Evolution. Lots of people came and visited the site.I met new people, created a lot of projects and overall, I was happy and ready to move on. I almost didn't write this post as I am already looking toward the future. What changed my mind? I had a website statistics recap pop up in my email. Among the various statistics were the top 5 most read posts on the MSE website.It piques my interest and I though it might do the same for yours as well. So without further adieu here are the most read posts for MSE in 2015!<br />
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Thank you for supporting My Scrapbook Evolution in 2015! I appreciate you for stopping by and taking the time to read my posts. I love interacting with you in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dsgpodcast/">the DigiScrap Geek member group.</a> I hope you are looking forward to a fun and creative 2016! I know I am!<br />
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This past year has sent so many changes my way. Good changes, mind you! It started off rough but it ended in such a splendid way! This year, I greeted 2016 with my family watching fireworks in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Moving here was a huge change but one which has improved so many things in our lives. I absolutely love our new home!</div>
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The process during the move has been a learning experience for me as well as a period of growth. I did my best to plan and accommodate for the move (writing extra blog posts ahead of time, scheduling a month off from the DigiScrapGeek Podcast). I really did. Delays happened and my plans failed. I could use those delays as an excuse (and I guess in part I am) for not keeping up with the blog and missing podcast recordings. Instead, I am choosing to use them as a lesson to me. Sometimes you just have to let life happen and go with it. Sometimes you can't plan. Sometimes promises can't be kept and so it's better not to make them.</div>
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In thinking about my upcoming plans for 2016, I realized that I just need to relax a bit more. I have a tendency to over plan and then get upset when things on the list aren't happening. The funny thing is that pretty much nobody ever sees that list except for me(though there are times I refer to specific projects in newsletter or blog posts). I kind of view each item on those lists as if they are a promise to myself. And who are we often hardest on? Yep, ourselves. Some parts of the list I am good about shuffling about without guilt and others not so much. This year, I plan to be more realistic with what I can accomplish.</div>
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What does this mean for My Scrapbook Evolution? I do plan to have an editorial calendar. I am not going to share it publicly( because then I feel like I fail you if I don't deliver X article on X date). I do have a list of articles and tutorials to write. I will write and write often but I also give myself permission to rest and not stress out about the schedule. Schedules can be adjusted. I have a lot of dreams and projects I want to realize. I want to share them with all of you. However, I need to let them unfold as they will, focusing on one at a time, so that they can become real. It's not much different in many ways than what I have done in the past. It's just that as each year goes on, I get a little better at being realistic about what I can accomplish. </div>
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Above is a picture of my cat sitting on my planner. She is reminding me to put down the pen, to stop making lists, and to either rest or just go do something. I took this picture a few weeks back while trying to plan out the end of December and all of 2016. I ended up snuggling her awhile and taking a rest( which lasted several weeks and may or may not have involved worthless time trolling the interwebs). I haven't posted in weeks and guess what? The blog didn't explode or disappear. People kept coming to visit MSE. I took a bit of time to replenish myself from all the excitement and stress of my move. I am starting to feel my creative reserves are ready to be tapped once again.</div>
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I am not making any promises other than to say that I will be creative. I will share what I make with you and the DigiScrap Geek Podcast will be back soon.</div>
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Here is wishing all of us a wonderful 2016 full of creativity, dreams, and time with family and friends!</div>
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Welcome to December! A month full of holidays, family get togethers and of course, December Daily. Though I am still not really committed to a daily documenting project, I have to confess that seeing my feed full of holiday photos and projects is very inspiring. With the beginning of Hanukkah, the happiness felt by my Jewish friends has been infectious.The urge to create is definitely there, but so too is the need to just bask in a warm glow of thankfulness for my family. I am searching for a good balance of creating Holiday projects and being present in Holiday moments.So for today, I have just one simple project to share ( and a bit of Christmas Inspiration) and then I am off to spend the day with my son.<br />
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When I saw Traci Reed's latest kit, I knew I had to use it right away. Christmas baking has always been an important part of the holiday season for us. This year, we're still settling into our new home and haven't had a chance to bake just quite yet. Rather then stress myself out and try to bake something now( because the holiday baking scrapbook kit is just too cute not to use ASAP), I chose to go back and find some undocumented holiday photos. I found a couple of pictures from when my son was quite young and was pleased to be able to mark "scrapbooked" on the photo folder.<br />
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<i>Fresh From the Oven by Christy Strickler |Supplies Cardstock: Bazzill, Digital Kit: All Year Round: Confections by Traci Reed Designs and Jady Day Studio, Jewels: Imaginesce,StudioCalico</i><br />
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If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the holiday season, remember that you don't have to document everything in your present right now. Reminiscing is good too. Let whatever memories are meant to happen this month happen as they may. There is no rule that says your December documenting project for 2015 must be finished this very month. Be in the moment and should you find yourself with a little creative time, grab some older photos and scrapbook away.<br />
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I will be popping in and out on the blog and MSE website this month but really, I don't have a planned editorial calendar. That will resume in January when I am more settled and ready to tackle 2016. Until then, I hope you enjoy December with your friends and family. Here's to wonderful memories and a nice finish to 2015!<br />
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I think the last time I caught up with an episode of the DigiScrap Geek Podcast was prior to my international move.( For anyone popping into the blog for the first time...I just moved to the UAE and it's awesome!) Initially, we had planned for my move to happen sometime in August and the podcast took a break. We thought everyone needed one and I was sure I would get moved, get settled and back on track. That just didn't happen. One thing led to another and the move was delayed quite a bit. Suffice it to say, there is a lot paperwork to do properly ( mostly in regard to flying three cats into several countries).In the end, everything lined up for us to go during the last week of October.<br />
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I am still settling in a bit and hope to be in my new apartment soon. Meanwhile, I had a great time recording the latest episode for the DigiScrap Geek Podcast from a hotel room. It was so nice to hear the voices of my fellow co-hosts. We had a hard time breaking away from idle chit chat in order to get the show recorded. We did meet and work on some show ideas and yes...there is another show to be edited.<br />
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What we also did not count on were technical difficulties. This led us to make a quick decision. We could wait and continue to try to work things out so that we can post to our normal podcast hosting sites/apps. OR, we could post the show in audio format to the Digiscrap Geek Blog for you to listen to. We opted to go ahead and post. Why make you wait? Especially since the material is somewhat time sensitive.<a href="http://digiscrapgeek.com/dsg-podcast-episode-44-documenting-december/">You can listen to the episode here on the DSG website.</a><br />
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We talked about our plans for documenting December. I tend to take a casual approach which works well for me. <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.blogspot.ae/2015/10/the-december-daily-reality-check-2015.html">I wrote a little about my thoughts on documenting December in my December Daily Reality Check for 2015.</a> I go into more detail during the podcast.<br />
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I am an Alumni of <a href="http://www.shimelle.com/paper/2047/join-in-with-journal-your-christmas-2014/">Journal Your Christmas with Shimelle.</a> I will be using some of her prompts this year, once again. Last year, she added videos in each day. They were short and enjoyable to watch.I am looking forward to those prompts again this year.<br />
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I was also happy to see that Get It Scrapped had added additional material to the Your December Story Class. This class was the one and only time I ever managed to complete a full December Documented style project. I will be using materials from this class once again. ( I do talk about Get It Scrapped a lot because I love them and the community so much. Just an FYI, I am a design team member and an affiliate.) Would you like to know more about the Your December Story Class?<br />
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Since I have made a HUGE life change this year, I don't foresee myself spending money on holiday scrapbooking papers. On the off chance that I get a little money to spend, I did make a little wishlist. Remember, to check your stash of supplies first and to keep in mind that holiday sales might be just around the corner. IF you just can't wait and you suddenly feel the urge to buy Christmas scrapbook stuff, you are welcome to use the links from some of my affiliates( In fact, I really appreciate it when you do!).<br />
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<br />CStricklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680795667949908990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010145385162389353.post-8727712804634586562015-11-01T03:41:00.001-05:002015-11-03T00:34:40.735-05:00Planner Resource Round Up and True Scrap Planner Love Replays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was just a few weeks ago that I was sitting at home (back in the Bahamas) enjoying True Scrap Planner love.I had a great time and was able to augment my planner skills a bit. I must say that I enjoy stamping and playing in my Erin Condren planner even if it is meant for website business. I know that I want to go back and watch some of the True Scrap Planner Love replays. I found many of the classes to be quite helpful.<br />
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If you missed True Scrap Planner love, you're in luck. The replays are now available for purchase. I also wanted to share some of my planner posts with you...just in case you missed those( or if you are planner obsessed like me and just want to look at anything planner related).<br />
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It would seem that it is time for the annual December Daily madness. Once again, pictures of enticing kits filled with holiday scrapbook supplies hit our inboxes. Inevitably, someone always posts some variation of the same questions in a scrapbook forum or group:<br />
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I could say that I am tired of hearing those questions, but my attention is always piqued. I read on, curious about what others have answered and I end up asking myself if this will be the year that I "officially" make a December Daily. This year, the answer was almost yes. Almost.<br />
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Namely, a large part of that answer has to do with our big move to the UAE. I know we will have a lot of new adventures this year along with a new apartment to decorate. The holidays won't feel the same as they have always been (especially after 9 years in the Bahamas). I have been considering whether or not I want to try a new way to document them. Now the question popped into me head concerning what supplies I would use.<br />
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As I packed up my scrapbook stash, I came across two large (and quite overstuffed) bags of holiday supplies. Some of those supplies had been in my stash for over a decade. It's true that most Christmas supplies are timeless. I have told myself I won't buy more until I use them all up (I am very budget conscious). Inevitably, I end up with a few new bits and pieces courtesy of my monthly kit club subscription (which I then tend to use first) and the rest of the supplies in the bag just sit there.<br />
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When you have to spend a lot of money to move something halfway around the world, you have a tendency to really consider its worth to you.Looking at those bags, I felt a sense of guilt over the amount of supplies I had stuffed into them. I felt like I HAD to use them. I realized that keeping them was, in essence, an attempt at making me use them up. Let me say that again to be clear. I WAS MAKING MYSELF USE THEM.<br />
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So what's bad about that? What's bad about using supplies that you spent good money on? Nothing! Except that, in a way, the act of forcing myself to use them was now making those same supplies unappealing. In a lot of ways, choosing to hang onto those bags of Christmas Scrapbook supplies had dampened my creative spirit when it came to scrapbooking the holidays. In fact, I found that, in some cases, I was avoiding certain layouts altogether because I didn't want to look through those supplies. That stash of Christmas paper no longer held much value for me because I resented it.Resenting scrapbook supplies sounds a bit harsh and quite a bit ridiculous, but well, there you have it. I did indeed resent the products in those bags and how I felt about them was preventing me from being creative.<br />
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I needed to place some sort of value on my Christmas Stash in order to make them usable once again. I pulled out all of the supplies, sorting them by brand and type into piles and began an assessment.You can do this too (even if you aren't making an international move). Sort your piles by a method that makes sense to you.</div>
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The first step is to gather any supplies that have already been used on a previous layout. Many times in the past (from both kits and collections) I have ended up with duplicate sheets of paper. Sometimes I don't mind that as I truly love the design. Other times, I find that once I have used that print, I feel less inclined to use it again. If you feel the same inclination, take these pieces out of the main pile and set them aside.</div>
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Next, go through the supply pile and select anything you no longer love. Set these aside as well. Once you are done,go through the pile for a third time. This time, you are looking to identify supplies with patterns or colors that are similar to recent Christmas products that you have seen for sale within the last year.This leaves behind products that fall into a maybe category.<br />
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Now comes the hard part...the moment in which you let go of some your supplies. I confess that this was a hard step for me. The big trick was quite simply to view those supplies in any form other than "the stuff I spent money on and have to use." I first dealt with supplies from the duplicates pile and the product I no longer love pile by combining them into one. This big pile received a new name. I dubbed it "product for donation".<br />
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I got a box of large zip loc bags and I began making craft kits from those piles. We have a local charity which has craft classes for kids and also a shop through which they make money to help out the community. As I made the kits, I imagined the products inside them being used by happy children or being sold in the store. The act of making the kits was great motivation for me to donate them rather than just tossing them into a box (which felt like throwing money out the door). This shift in thought gave a new sense of value to the products. I can tell you that it felt great to donate them.<br />
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Now that you have culled your supplies a bit, it will be easier to handle what's left. Whether you buy a new Christmas collection this year or purchase a December Daily kit, you should be able to easily add in some (hopefully quite a bit) of the items that are similar to recent Christmas kit releases. It is probably best for you to look through this pile prior to purchasing any new products. You can get a feel for what color or style of kit you might want to buy. In some cases, an older item may be so similar to something new that it can serve as a replacement thus allowing you to stretch what you have to spend farther.Take anything out of your cart that can be replaced by an old item in your stash.<br />
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The "maybe" pile will be the most difficult to deal with. It took me three passes to decide on which items made the cut and which didn't. For anything that you decide not to keep, sort it into the donation kit bags. If you remain unsure, place the maybe items into a bag all of their own. Unless you have a big move coming up, you don't have to get rid of it right away.<br />
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Just typing that last paragraph makes me realize I might be swimming in more supplies than I could use. Try writing down what supplies you have and what you think you might want or need. Think about how many layouts you made last year (whether pocket pages, 12x12 or mini albums) and consider which supplies might be used. You don't need an exact plan, but having a rough idea can help you succeed in documenting your own December Story. Be realistic. Can you really bake dozens of cookies and then sit down and make the page about it the same week? Are going to try to keep up? Are you really going to have the time to pre-make layouts or would you be better off waiting to finish your December pages until after the holidays? Being honest with yourself about what you can accomplish will prevent you from feeling guilty for starting a project you can't keep up with.<br />
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I haven't scrapbooked all of the Christmas photos, however, I guess you could say that overall I am very happy with the way I document our family Christmas and the month of December. Assessing how I use those holiday scrapbook supplies has also helped to realize what my personal hang ups are. Now that I know, I have solved my problem and can move forward with ease.<br />
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CStricklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680795667949908990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010145385162389353.post-54187776659761482472015-10-03T20:30:00.002-04:002015-10-03T20:30:43.314-04:00Welcome October with the Stories We are Meant to TellFall is a season full of change. I continue to make adjustments as I prepare for our new family adventures abroad. I am aware of my son starting a new school year and being another year older. Autumn has a way of reminding you that a season has come to an end while another is beginning.Regardless of all the change, there is one thing that remains a constant for me in my life: scrapbooking and telling my family's stories. I can document our current events, but in these moments where I am aware of so many endings and beginnings, I can take the time to reflect and find gratitude.I can find the story I am meant to tell right now.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 13.9636px;">Documenting my son's life when he was small was so very easy. We lived in a city which was close to many other cities. There was always something exiting to do with a young child. Moving to a quiet island lifestyle was difficult for me. It was hard to learn to slow down. At times, it seemed as though there wasn't anything new to document in our lives.Everyday felt the same. One of the biggest advantages to living in the Bahamas for us, as a family, was learning to live a simpler lifestyle...an experience from which I am sure has influenced my sons' character. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 13.9636px;">I often hear so many parents complain about the difficulties of living with a teenager. Yet, I don't feel any of those struggles with my son. A story starter from Simple Scrapper inspired me to document all of the little details that make up the unique characteristics of my son's current personality. In many ways, this is a page about the right now, but it also will provide a look into how my son had changed since he was small. Furthermore, it will provide me with inspiration in the future when I find myself looking back once again.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 13.9636px;">This layout was wonderful for me, not just due to the story told, but also through the ways in which I used up many of my scrapbook supplies. I started with the pocket cards. Several of the cards had distinct phrases which had been difficult for me to incorporate into a traditional monthly project life spread. The references to the sun, moon and stars guided me to choose the celestial themed vellum as my canvas and the vellum moon as a die cut.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 13.9636px;"> I struggled with the placement of the story. Should I use a journal card or journal strips? A list seemed a practical way to get my point across but placing either the card or the strips on the layout seemed to make the page feel unbalanced. Small tags were a wonderful answer to my dilemma. Each tag houses a short phrase or a few sentences about my son.. I moved the tags around on the layout to get the spacing just so. They added balance, color and a bit of dimension leaving me with what felt like a well balanced scrapbook page.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 13.9636px;">The changes ahead in my life are definitely leading me to be a bit more introspective. It's not a bad thing at all though, especially when it comes to my memory keeping. These moments in my life help me tell more defined stories...stories that feel fulfilling, that help me feel gratitude for the people I know, my family and the wonderful opportunities that I have been blessed with.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 13.9636px;">Life gets busy and we forget to stop and be thankful for it. If you have ever complained about not having something interesing to scrapbook about, I invite you to pause a moment and look at your life as though you were reading a book. Are you beginning a new chapter, in the middle of one, or coming to the end? None of these is a bad place to be for each one inspires you to feel a different way about the photos you are putting in your albums. That moment in which you find yourself right now...that's the story you should be journaling about. It is the story you were meant to tell.</span></span></span><br />
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It's been so long since I have written and published here on the blog. Too long. Some of you may know, but for those who have wondered what I have been up to, I have been in the middle of packing for a huge international move. My husband has taken a job in the UAE( United Arab Emirates). We're beyond excited to move to a wonderful country filled with a rich cultural heritage. I can not wait to explore the city of Abu Dhabi and experience the beauty and art found there.<br />
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I will be sharing my experiences on the MSE blog and website. I know that I am sure to be inspired by all the wonderful things that Abu Dhabi has to offer. I have another week or so left here in the islands. While I wait, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/emeraldvalkyrie/inspiration-around-the-world-abu-dhabi/">I have started a Pinterest board about Abu Dhabi which features some of the architecture and things to do.</a> In the short time I have looked around the web, I can already tell that my weekends will be full of fabulous family adventures.<br />
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Though I haven't had much spare time to blog, I have managed to make time for memory keeping. While I didn't meet my summer goal to finish some of my Project Life pages for previous months, I have continued to complete one page for each month of 2015( a much better track record than the previous year).<br />
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I don't have any concrete plans for the upcoming weeks ahead. My family is in a holding pattern until we receive the final go ahead to book our flights. My goal is to do my best to keep sharing projects and articles here on MSE but if for some reason things quiet down a bit on the blog, you will know why.<br />
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It's time to welcome September and what better way to do so than with a creative project! A few months back, I mentioned on the DigiScrap Geek Podcast that I was part of a collaborative mixed media project. I joined some friends and acquaintances in a commitment to create a paper mache animal. It's finally time to share what we made!</div>
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I was pretty excited that my son chose to join in the project as well. It's been a while since I have gotten to do any crafting with my teen. We started by looking around Pinterest for a few ideas. I finally settled on a cat and my son chose a fennec fox. </div>
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We cobbled our animals together from plastic cups, duct tape, cardboard and tin foil. These bits of left over "trash" made a nice skeleton for our animals. We chose to use paper clay instead of a traditional paper mache. It is very humid in the Bahamas and the paper clay has a reputation for being fast drying whereas traditional paper mache may take weeks to dry fully here.We were very happy with the results though the paper clay ended up being a little rougher than we expected.</div>
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Because of the rough surface, we opted to use spray paint as our base coat. Initially, we chose acrylic paint to decorate the animals with, however, we quickly switched to chalk markers. We had a little more control with the chalk markers and they were fast drying. They also allow for coverage over darker surfaces( in most cases not even needed a second coat).</div>
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My son chose a navy base coat for his fennec fox. He then used both silver and gold to spray sections of the fox, in some cases using a stencil. </div>
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The rough surface made it harder to draw on the animal, so he opted for a more primitive tribal look.</div>
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I chose a gold spray paint as the base for my cat. The coat was rough but nearly as rough as my son's animal. I was able to lay down a stencil in a few spots and to spray some of the navy paint to allow the design to show through.I also drew some hearts and used the stencil to give my cat a sort of crown.</div>
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Not all of the stencil was crisp, given that the surface of the cat was curved. I used a chalk marker to outline small sections of it.</div>
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My son and I had a great time making our animals together and I am truly hoping to work on future collaborations. I have wanted to to more mixed media projects in the past, but I never seemed to find the time. Joining the collaboration gave me a bit of accountability while still allowing me to enjoy creative freedom.</div>
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You can see other animals from the Altered Paper Mache Animal Collaberation by hopping from blog to blog. There isn't a specific order to hop in. You're free to hop around and enjoy at out own whim.</div>
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<a href="http://adogslife-thirteen.blogspot.com/2015/09/artist-collaboration-paper-mache-animals.html"><span style="color: blue;">Tina Walker</span></a></div>
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I started using my Erin Condren Planner back in July. Since then, I have been looking for ways to use it practically while also adding in some decorative elements. I discovered that I often easily lost my place within the planner. Yes, there are monthly tabs. My problem was that I wanted to quickly flip to the week I was working in and to any pertinent notes for that week in the back of my planner. The answer for me was to create a set of personal book marks using some of Deflecto's flexible pouches. The process is super simple. In fact, you can make a bookmark in less than 5 minutes.<br />
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Here is a closeup of the four bookmarks I created. I chose to put a few 3x4 pocket page cards from a recent Cocoa Daisy kit inside my pouches. The cards are double sided, so there was no need to worry about what to put on the back. Any3 x 4 inch pocket page card would work. You could also add family photos. The Deflecto pouches are sturdy and they remain closed. I am not worried about the cards slipping out, so I didn't feel the need to fuse the top of the pouch shut. Leaving the top open will allow me to change out the cards as often as I please.<br />
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As I mentioned in the video, you will need to We R Memory Keepers fuse tool to seal the sequins into the bottom of the pouch. The Deflecto flexible pouches are thicker than a page protector which means that using the metal ruler as a guide is not an option. The layers are too thick for it to fuse well. Set the metal ruler aside and use your glass mat or a cutting mat with a grid to draw a straight line free hand. Work slowly and steadily so that the Fuse tool doesn't slip on the glossy surface of the pouch. Do not apply to much pressure or you will cut the pouch rather than fusing it. At times, it may help to lift the tool and place it down again gently as you work across the pouch.<br />
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The Deflecto flexible pouches come in packs of ten. It's very likely that you won't need 10 bookmarks. I plan to make a few extra to give as gifts. They are so quick and easy to make plus there is the added bonus of being able to personalize them for any friends or family who also love Erin Condren Planners.<br />
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CStricklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00680795667949908990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010145385162389353.post-50961961017755186242015-08-05T23:39:00.001-04:002015-08-05T23:39:56.071-04:00August 2015 is all about Late Nights and Creative timeThis month's post comes a few days after the official start of August. As the summer progresses, I find my personal schedule changes quite a bit.I have always been a bit of a night owl, but it seems that during the summer months, the late nights become even later. Maybe that's because it's a bit cooler after the sun goes down. It's just so easy to sleep in some days and stay up late creating.<br />
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I am juggling quite a few things in my personal life right now, but am very happy to say that a regular editorial calendar is one step closer to fruition. I still struggle with the frequency of posting. Mostly because, once I write an article or blog post, I want to share it right away. It's so hard to write a post and store it for later, but slowly, I am acquiring a small cache of posts for you. As always, I have a tendency to write/talk quite a bit and I know you must be anxious for inspiration and scrapbook layouts. So let's get to it!<br />
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I found this photo of my husband and I on an old key chain. I extracted it and used the clear plastic frame from the key chain over the top of the photo. It adds some nice dimension. I placed a few enamel dots over the spots where I used liquid adhesive. The adhesive was a bit splotchy and I didn't care for how it looked. I had a general idea about when the photo was taken, but not an exact one. This made it the perfect candidate for a generalized story about how our lives have changed since my husband and I first met.</div>
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Coverage of the CHA's Summer Paper Arts show was no where near as extensive as it was for the show last January. As a member of CHA, I was able to watch a few demonstrations from the floor through a live feed. However, given time constraints and other issues, I didn't catch nearly as much as I had hoped to. I searched through a few manufacturer blogs and was happy to see some new items.There are some exciting new supplies but I will admit that I was a bit disappointed in not being able to find as many products as usual. <a href="http://www.scrappyjedi.com/p/paper-arts-cha-summer-2015-sneak-peeks.html">The most comprehensive website I have found with links to many of the new releases is at the Scrappy Jedi's blog.</a> Despite the difficulty of finding information about the new releases, I managed to find a few items to add to my wishlist.<br />
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**update**<a href="http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/sneak-peeks-summer-2015/"> Scrapbook Update also has a comprehensive list of new Summer Releases highlighted at the CHA show.</a><br />
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I want the whole line!It includes a nice blend of the eclectic styles of papers that I like. The motifs are general enough for a varity of layouts( also it has cute cats). <a href="http://crate.typepad.com/cratepaper/2015/07/my-entry.html">You can preview the collection on Crate Paper's Website.</a> It's also available for pre-order at a variety of retailer's including Amazon.com.<br />
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<b>Ken Oliver Crafts Colorburst</b>
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To be fair, this item was also shown during the show in January. After seeing another live demo of the product, I decided I just might need to have the whole collection of colors. <a href="http://www.kensworldinprogress.com/2015/06/color-burst-wall-decor-workshop-at.html">You can see a demo of Colorburst from Ken on his website.</a> Ken is a wonderful paper artist to follow. He is creative and very friendly. I got to speak with him earlier in the year when he visited a Get It Scrapped Live crop. I recommend following his blog for craft inspiration.<br />
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<b>My Christmas Paper Picks</b><br />
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I think I am ready to donate a lot of older Christmas supplies in favor of getting some new ones after seeing the latest releases from Carta Bella and Basic Grey. Both <a href="http://www.cartabellapaper.com/collections_christmas_wonderland.html">Carta Bella Christmas Wonderland</a> and <a href="http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=15761&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=juniper-berry-brings-christmas-to-july">Basic Grey's Juniper Berry</a> offer a lovely mix of vintage with a fresh new feel.<br />
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<b>My Fall Supply Picks</b><br />
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I am always a sucker for Fall themed and Halloween themed kits. Maybe it's because I have never lived in a place with a true fall. Even so, it is still my favorite time of year. <a href="http://www.cartabellapaper.com/collections_trick_or_treat.html">For Halloween, I once again find myself drawn to Carta Bella for their new Halloween line.</a> The nice thing about most fall kits is that you can mix and match supplies between them to create your own mega kit. I hope to choose between<a href="http://www.cartabellapaper.com/collections_fall_blessings.html"> Carta Bella's Fall Blessings line</a> and <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog/summer-2015-reveal-day-3-pumpkin-spice">Simple Stories Pumpkin Spice.</a><br />
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<b>My Project Life Picks</b><br />
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I am counting this as one pick but really, it encompasses many products. I have a minor hoarding problem when is comes to Project Life and pocket cards. The new releases shown on the Becky Higgins website have done nothing to curb my desire to get more kits. <a href="http://beckyhiggins.com/new-products-and-a-new-designer/">I want all of the new releases!</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/silhouette-mint-category">The Mint</a> will offer the option to create your own stamps. I might wait for a review of this prior to purchasing as I wasn't too impressed with the stamp quality from their Stamp to Cut material kit. However, the option to create my own stamps always intrigues me.<br />
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As with past wishlists, I most likely won't be able to get everything on it. However, creating a wishlist does make it a bit easier to help me budget for supplies in the coming months.<br />
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Right now, my friend and fellow <a href="http://digiscrapgeek.com/category/podcast/">DigiScrapGeek Podcast </a>co-host, <a href="http://karenscorneroftheweb.blogspot.com/">Karen Poirier-Brode </a>is at the Paper Arts show. I admit that I am a bit jealous and wish I was there on the floor. I joined CHA along with my co-hosts a few months ago and were it not a matter of distance, you can believe I would have loved to go. I have had a peek at the industry trend report and have a few thoughts on that which I may share later on( possibly on an upcoming episode of the <a href="http://digiscrapgeek.com/category/podcast/">DSG Podcast</a>).<br />
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Sitting here right now, I am wondering how tempted I will be by the new supplies. I think that many of us( me included) get caught up in the excitement of new things. I often lament that I want to buy it all. If you want to hone in on the key things from your wishlist, <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-navigate-cha-temptation-on-budget.html">check out this article I wrote about How to Navigate Cha Temptation on a Budget.</a><br />
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I have been pretty good with my craft spending this year. I have stuck to using my kits to control my budget. I currently subscribe to <a href="http://www.cocoadaisy.com/">Cocoa Daisy</a>( Scrapbook Main and the Project Life Kit) and to <a href="http://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/">Pinkfresh Studio</a>. Cocoa Daisy has continued to deliver a nice mix of new supplies( Stamps, various manufacturers and a great embellishment selection) which has kept me satisfied. They also recently introduced the concept of a la carte add ons. Rather than buying full kit add ons, you can buy only the individual items you want. It's much more budget friendly for me. Pinkfresh Studios offers me a nice selection of embellishments, a new stamp and a new die every month. It also keeps me from feeling I need more. Otherwise, I have only gotten a few items from this year's CHA wish list separately. Definitely smarter spending and it's keeping my small creative space from overflowing.<br />
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What exactly did I get from <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.blogspot.com/2015/01/so-excited-for-cha-2015.html">my January 2015 CHA wishlist</a>? Not everything. Once the glamour of "new and exiting" wore off, I kept to just a few things. Ready for a little enabling( and a few affiliate links)?<br />
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I purchased the Fuse Tool from We R Memory Keepers. After reading a bit about it and asking <a href="http://karenscorneroftheweb.blogspot.com/">Karen</a> who saw it demonstrated at CHA), I added the Precision Glass Mat to my purchase. The mat helps to protect your work surface and also enable the Fuse Tool to work optimally.<br />
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A few sheets and some die cuts from the Basic Grey Prism Collection made it's way into my supplies. Mostly, these came from my Cocoa Daisy kits. After using up those kits, I realize that I love this line so much I may just end up buying the whole collection. I still want to get all of Pink Paislee's Atlas line as well, though I haven't gotten around to it.<br />
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It remains to be seen whether or not I will find anything interesting at the Summer Paper Arts Show. If I do then I'll be sure to share my favorites. What I do know is this...I have a tendency to choose the same motifs and materials over and over again. Take a look at your own wishlist to see if this is true. Then, take a look at your own supplies to see if you already have similar items. Chances are that you might not need that shiny new whatever. Once you realize that, you can make smarter buying choices and narrow down your wish list.<br />
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When I do purchase, I continue to shop mostly at Paper Issues, Amazon and Scrapbook.com. Otherwise, I am sticking to my kit club subscriptions as the main source for my supplies. <a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/under-inspection-scrapbook-kit-and-class-subscriptions/">If you are not sure whether a kit club is for you, check out this article</a>. It may help you decide.<br />
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Earlier this year, 4 x 6 photos were my go to size for scrapbooking. Yet once again, I find myself reaching for a larger print. Sometimes 8.5 x 11 is just too big. That's when 5 x 7 becomes the star of the show.<br />
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1.<a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.com/using-larger-photos-on-your-scrapbook-layouts/">Using Larger Photos on Your Scrapbook Layouts</a></div>
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2.<a href="http://myscrapbookevolution.blogspot.com/2015/03/a-look-back-at-layouts-with-large-photos.html">A Look Back at Layouts with Large Photos</a></div>
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3.<a href="http://debbiehodge.com/2013/11/scrapbooking-ideas-for-photo-backgrounds-and-foundations/"> Photo Backgrounds and Foundations</a> ( from the Get It Scrapped Blog)<br />
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I have been on a bit of a kick lately. I have the desire to spruce up my home a bit. However, I am on a budget regarding both time and money. I needed a quick project that wouldn't break the bank. I grabbed a few of my Deflecto Frames and some scrapbook supplies and went right to work.<br />
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The key to making the decorative frames quickly is to keep your design simple. Choose a frame in a standard size such as 4x6 or 5x7. Most frames come with a paper insert. If the frame is not a standard size, use that insert as a template.Lay the insert over your chosen piece of background paper and trace, then cut it down to size. Using the insert means there is no need to measure.</div>
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I also wanted to keep the second frame simple. I chose to use my silhouette to create a series of heart die cuts. These were all cut from the same piece of paper. Since this paper is double sided and coordinates, I merely had to choose one to flip over. I did add a tiny bit of glue to the back side of the hearts to keep them from shifting in the frame.<br />
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Quick Tip: The advantage of working with this style of clear acrylic frame is that you can lay it over the top of a cutting mat. It is then easy to use the grid as a guide when placing the die cuts.<br />
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Quick projects like these frames make it easy to refresh your home decor without breaking the bank or taking up a lot of time. You can make a few in an hour or less. Keep them on hand and switch them out to match your mood or the seasons.<br />
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