Circle Journal - Group II sign-ups

[pattyT]

First round due out by June 1st!!!

You can go on two peas if your not sure what I am talking about -
there is also an article in this months issue of scrapbooks etc...

It would have to be limited to 12 participants
first come first serve...

we will start a yahoo group for the CJ group so we can post mailing addys and 411 there...

DOES NOT have to be a Disney theme CJ but a great way to get to know our DIS friends - I have done a Favorite Song CJ (which is kewl cuz I put a cd in it and everyone burnt their fav song to it) and now I am in one with a 'Drink Menu theme' for my book. Other themes in other books were 'All About Me', A letter to my younger self, my favorite vacation spot (duh for us here-lol) my dream vacation, In my Heart of Hearts, A memorable Moment, My purse (kinda funny with all th contents in some of them), etc... again check out twopeas for more great theme ideas!

once a month mailings - by the first
Must have Intro/directions page (be sure to specify if youlike BULKIES or don't want them, sign in pages and
minimum 2 page spread per person
max size album would be 8x10 for shipping price reasons... kind is not importatn - I buy spirals from Mikes and pull out the spiral put ribbons through and alter, i have seen CM books, paper bag books, and several other types so that doesn't matter. (the smallest I have seen is 6x6 ish)

[sweet maxine]

I read the article about CJ, and it sounds interesting. I'll have to go back and look at it again to see what's involved. Next month is turning out to be a really busy one for me, so I'd have to make sure I could find the time. Please keep us informed. I would love to do something like this!

[ILUVPOOH1]

I'll play! I just got into a CJ group on 2peas, but a Dis one would be fun. If you need help organizing Patty just let me know, I'd be happy to help out. I'd love to do a Disney theme! "My favorite character" maybe?

[pattyT]

I din't meatn that it Couldn't be a DISNEY theme -
just that it didn't have to be...

so ILOVEPOOH1 had the"favorite Character" theme
mine is going to be "Most treasured Disney moments" or 'true confessions - disney style' - I haven't decided as of yet!

ha-ha I don't even know what theme I will take - lol

SweetMaxine - that is why I am doing monthy mailings - i was in a CJ group where it was every two weeks and it was tough for everone at some point... I figure monthly will work out better

[Twigs]

Patty, I didn't know what a CJ was until you mentioned it here in the past and I looked it up then. I would definitly be interested. Not sure what theme I would pick right now, but it sounds like something very special to do. Joyce

[wtpclc]

Patty,

So everyone picks there own them and sends it around or we al have teh same theme? Very cool idea. Here's a list of themes I found:

Circle Journal Ideas

ABCs of me
A Day in the life
Ambitions-past, present and future
Animals
Art inspired dreams
Baby mine
Being a girl
Being a mom
Birthdays

Canada Day
Challenges
Childhood memories
Chocolate
Colours
Confessions

Destinations
Detours
Dreams

Fabric of our lives
Fabulous fantasies
Faith
Favourite Colours
Favourite photos
Favourite song
Favourite time period

Finding your inner strength
Five senses
Flying creatures
Friendships

Girl in the mirror
Girl lessons
Girl talk
Gratitude
Great books
Greatest accomplishments
Guess who’s coming to dinner?
Guilty pleasures

Home town travel guide

I believe
If I could . . .
Inner strength

Joy
Junk journal

Life Lessons
Little known fact

Love lessons
Love quotes

Makes you happy
Monochromatic
Most memorable moment
Mother’s of boys
Mother’s of girls
Motivations
Music
Music that speaks to my heart
Music that moves you
My dream job
My favorite things
My gifts
My talents

Never ending story
Needless information

Oh, the places you’ll go!
One wish
Our town
Outer limits

Peaceful places
Pets
Poems
Priceless relationships
Proud moments

Quotes

Recipes

Seasons
Self portrait
September 11
Serendipity
Simple pleasures
Spending time
Star signs
Sweet dreams and lullabies

Things I am wild about
Things my mother taught me
Time period
Tips & Techniques
Top 10 list
Tradition
Travel/Journeys
Turning 20
Turning 30
Turning 40, etc

Vacation spots

What do you cherish
What if I couldn’t fail?
What I know for sure
What I like about me
What I love about me
What makes me giggle
What makes me happy
Words of wisdom
Who you would like to meet (living or dead)
Words to live by

Your Reflections Voice

Zoo – My real Life

[mla973]

Carrie - I was just going to post the same thing!!! I found this thread on 2Peas.

List of Ideas Thread (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=1114755)

I would definitely be interested in something like an 8x8 book swap regarding Disney themes.

Great idea!

[LindaBabe]

Here is a link to a nice lucid explaination - or was I the only one who didn't have a clue? :confused3

http://www.scrapjazz.com/community/jazzclub/showthread.php?t=47169

[pattyT]

Thanks for finding and posting all the great links...
and 411

Yes each person has their own theme for the album

(one of the kewlest ones in my group was Plan a Dinner Party for 10 - what would you have,and who would you invite (dead or alive)

So far it sounds like we have
ME
crazyforpooh1
mla973
twigs

(??? - wtplc, sweet maxine)

[pattyT]

If it doesn't fill up here by Saturday I will take it to To Peas to fill the slots left -
is that ok with everyone??

I was hoping to make it a Disboard project :(

other disney theme ideas:

Your favorite Hotel
Your favorite Ride
Your favorite non park activity
Your favorite Movie

Scrapbooking themes:

Your favorite technique
your favorite product

[wtpclc]

Patty - I'm in. I'd like to do favorite Disney memory.

[aurora19]

Hey Patty! Count me in! :flower:

I've been dying to do a circle journal but would rather start here - kwim?

Kim

[angelmom]

Patty, I would like to join in also. The circle journals in the magazines always look so cool. I have a question, is it one journal that goes around, or do we each start a journal that goes around? Angel

[mla973]

Patty,

Thanks for hosting! I think this sounds really great. Just to summarize out loud here, as I've never done this before...

We need to purchase/create a book (min. 6x6, max. 8x10) for the circle journal. I'm assuming one page for sign-in, one page for instructions, and a double-page spread done by the journal owner need to be created before passing on by June 1. Then, 11 participants will each create double-page spreads as they receive the journals. So, my estimation is the books need to have space for 26 pages? Does that sound correct?

Also, a suggestion... IMHO, I would really like it if all of our themes related to Disney in some way. I will still participate if otherwise, just that we have all "met" because of Disney, and it seems fitting to "get to know each other better" through Disney as well. Just my 2 cents. Again, I will participate either way, just wanted to throw that out there.

Will you be choosing a standard size and/or brand for the books, or do we each choose our own? (i.e. page protectors, no protectors, etc.)

This sounds great. I guess by June 2006, we will have them done??? I hope we get 12 people from the DIS to sign up. :earboy2:

Megan

[pattyT]

your summary is correct - but I would advise to add extra pages (I know the 2peas group I am in one of the topics one of the girls requested to be albe to use 4 pages to accomodate all of her journalling)
and my SIGN IN pages were a two page spread...

everyone chooses their own style book - you are correct...

I would also prefer it all be disney theme -
but I would rather have all DIS BOARD members - and if they prefer a different theme to get to know their fellow disboard members so-be-it.
(it can always have a disney twist - like if Kim decided she wants to do 'All About Me' you could use all Disney paper and embellishments!)

And yes we should be done by June 2006 full circle!
s long as all goes well!

were uo to 7 now

[sweet maxine]

Patty, I'd like to do the circle journal, but I've got twins who will be seniors next year in HS, and I'm thinking it will be a really busy year. I'm not sure I can commit to doing this for the whole year.

How much time does it involve? I wouldn't want to get started with something, and then not be able to finish it. I might be better off just sticking with the swaps for right now.

[pattyT]

completely understanfable Maxine -

I whipped out pages for the CJ I am in in 2 nights cuz I am leaving for 2 weeks this month -

here they are for an example: (ohh and I had my 4 year old take the pictures - lol it was fun!)

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=528586

hey i just thought of something -
what a great way this is going to be to use up some of the old swap stuff i haven't put in my albums yet!!!! :cool1: :earsboy:

[nicurn]

hey patty, I still don't get it. :guilty: do all the books go to one person at a time? so you would do 12 in one fell swoop? clearly I shouldn't have had that glass of wine with dinner before reading this. :) (and why does it take a year?) maggie

[PigletsPal]

I "think" I may want to join. Need to go on 2peas an read all about it while I'm off the next 2 days so I will get back to you with a final answer......:)

[mla973]

nicurn - I believe each participant starts their own book (12 total), then each month, you pass it onto the next person and create 2 pages for their book (which will have its own unique theme).

So, if there are 12 people, each taking one month to complete their 2 pages, it will take one year for the books to come full circle back to the original creator. (At least this is how I understand it.)

[LindaBabe]

I'd like to join (now that i've read the instructions about three or six times ;-). I also vote for 8x8 and my chosen topic will be "I am . . . " a disney park, resort or character that speaks to you and why or how it represents your "spirit".

[ILUVPOOH1]

This sounds like so much fun Patty. I'm glad we're doing the exchange monthly b/c the group I'm in on 2peas is bi-weekly! I'm assuming in your previous post that you have me signed up. You listed "crazyforpooh1" so I guess you mean me?

[disneyfreakjackie]

Sounds like fun!!! I'm in if there's still room!! :flower:

[dizney-cruiser]

if there is still room - i want to play!! i havent participated in anything yet - but i am ready !!!! :Pinkbounc

[nicurn]

ya, still don't get it. :) I think I'll pass on this one til next time. :) maggie

[wtpclc]

Here's a little more detail. I PM'd this to Maggie in case she's no longer watching.

We each pick a book btwn 6x6 and 8x10 and a theme. We put instructions on what we want people to do in your book and a sign in for everyone who works on our book. We do teh first 2 pg LO.

For mine, that will be "My Favorite Disney Memory", I will likely do my chance encounter with Pooh in AK. That will be the first 2 pg spread in my book. (or right after instructions and signatures)

By June 1, I will mail it on to the next person. I will receive someone else's cj. I will read their instructins and complete at least a 2 pg LO on their theme in their book.

So, maybe I get your book and you want a cj on my favorite Disney meal. Then your would get at least 2-pg LO on my breakfast at teh GF. Hmmm... 2 pages of Pecan Pancakes and strawberries and cream. Then, we ship out those books by July 1 and receive the next book.

Patty will set up a Yahoo group with info for this. My guess is that it will be addresses and what order we send the books around in.

After 12 months, we should each have done everyone's books and get our own book back.

It will be really cool to check out everyone's styles and learn more about those in our group.

[pattyT]

Great summary!
that is it!

so we have (in order of sign up not of the journals - I will determine the 'circle' after I get all the addys - i will post a yahoo group later today)

1. me
2. Ilovepooh1
3. Twigs
4. wtpclc
5. mla973
6. Aurora19
7. angelmom
8. Lindababe
9. disneyfreakjackie
10.disney cruizer

[dizney-cruiser]

did i not make the cut off ? :( :angel:

[pattyT]

sorry your in
just went back to make sure I didn't miss anyone ;) we must be on at the same time!

[pattyT]

ok I had a minute here so I started the yahoo group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/discj/

those in the cj please go join -
when we have all 12 in the group we will close it so that we will feel comfortable posting personal mailing addresses!

[Franne]

A quick question, when you make the pages you don't use photos? So you would make a page with photo mats and when we get it back we add the pictures? Just curious as I have never heard of this before, but sounds really interesting!
Franne

[mla973]

Franne - I am hoping that we will be using photos. I plan to use them for mine. I suppose each person can specify in their "theme instructions" regarding photos.

Example: If you recive a CJ with a theme of "My favorite character" then you could create a double-page spread designed around a photo of you and Mickey. Then, each person's layout is unique to them, and once your journal comes full circle, it will be complete (i.e. you won't have to add photos).

I'm hoping we can sort of specify in our instructions pages what types of things we are or aren't looking for in the design - that is my understanding anyway. (Ex: Using certain embellishments or brands of paper or using certain colors...)

I'm excited to start. I think we should post our theme ideas when we have them for others to see. Patty, maybe you can add the themes that each person will be using to your list of those who have signed up so we don't duplicate. I'm still thinking about mine. Are we trying to keep the topics Disney related?

Megan

[pattyT]

Yes each person had instructions in their book as to what they expect...
If you look at the link I posted above to one of my cj pages you can see some of my previous cj's at 2peas
good idea about posting the topic too - I will get right on that -
also if you want to copy and paste the logo I made for your own sigi feel free!

[sweet maxine]

So it's possible to actually kind of "pre-plan" the pages I'd be doing for everyone else since I would know the rules and restrictions?

I think this sounds neat, and I really don't want to miss the boat on this!

So, do I understand the cj comes in around the first of the month, and then I would mail it back out again on the first to the next month?

[mla973]

I know I just posted, but here is a great example of a CJ that I saw on 2Peas. Hope it's okay to link it here.

Circle Journal (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=521709)

If you go to 2Peas and click on "Search Gallery," type in something like 30 or 60 days to search and the title to contain "circle journal" and there are some great examples of themes and ideas for the CJ's.

Looking at them is almost making it worse for me to pick my theme - too many choices!!! :rotfl:

[pattyT]

1. me
2. Ilovepooh1 - My Favorite Disney Character
3. Twigs
4. wtpclc - Favorite Disney Memory
5. mla973
6. Aurora19
7. angelmom
8. Lindababe - I am (a disney park, resort or character)
9. disneyfreakjackie
10.disney cruizer

You are sooo right 2peas is amazing when it comes to CJ's
I still haven't picked my theme - lol

yes maxine -
I know one of my cj groups she had a binder going with avery page sleeves in it and she puts things that go with themes in them as she goes through life (example one book is about pets and she found some charms and papers so she threw them in the corrolating pocket - so when the album finally gets to her all she has to do is grab that section and throw it all on tha page!)

[Franne]

I understand the theme part of this. I went to 2peas and saw the favorite flavor one, that make sense but if you pick a theme like Disney memories, I would put MY favorite memories in other people's books? But who's pictures would you use, yours or the person who's book it is? I'm usually not this slow but I think I am totally confused? :confused3

[sweet maxine]

I guess I'm in then.

Do I understand it that we would do our pages as they apply to us , but with the theme of the cj's owner? Does that sound right?

I'd like my theme to be "My Favorite Food/Snack/Treat at WDW". Can you tell I love to eat? :flower:

[pattyT]

you got it sweet maxine

they want YOUR picture in THEIR book with YOUR favorite memory!
( I find I will duplicate my favorite layouts for my book about Me - that noone in my family has even seen yet )

Welcome aboard Maxine
that means one more person and we are CLOSED and ready to roll -

please go join the yahoo group posted above! thanks!

[Franne]

OK, I think I got it now! :banana: I am going to jump in if someone else doesn't sign up before me! Better being late than never! :cool1:
Franne

[pattyT]

1. me - Top Ten Favorite Things About Disney World (ya know - david letterman style - lol)
2. Ilovepooh1 - My Favorite Disney Character
3. Twigs
4. wtpclc - Favorite Disney Memory
5. mla973
6. Aurora19
7. angelmom
8. Lindababe - I am (a disney park, resort or character)
9. disneyfreakjackie
10.disney cruizer
11. sweet maxine
12. franne

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/discj/ :cheer2:
now to figure out or themes if we have done that!

[PigletsPal]

OK I'm going to take the bite and do it......... :cool1:

[PigletsPal]

OK I'm going to take the bite and do it......... :cool1:
BUmmer I guess I was 7 mins to late for this after all...................:(

[Franne]

I want my theme to be My Favorite Place In Disney :earsboy:

[sweet maxine]

PigletsPal,
I just thought of this---why not start another group of circle journal? There's probably enough people around here to make 2 groups anyway. That might be worth looking into. I know the swaps always fill quickly, so I was surprised that I still could get in the morning. The boards have been slow lately, and maybe not everyone is around the last few days. I bet over the weekend you could get enough people interested to do another one. Does that sound better?

[disneyfreakjackie]

My theme will be: Favorite Walt Disney World Attraction!!

Thanks! :goodvibes

[pattyT]

1. me - Top Ten Favorite Things About Disney World (ya know - david letterman style - lol)
2. Ilovepooh1 - My Favorite Disney Character
3. Twigs
4. wtpclc - Favorite Disney Memory
5. mla973
6. Aurora19
7. angelmom
8. Lindababe - I am (a disney park, resort or character)
9. disneyfreakjackie- favorite Walt Disney World Attraction
10.disney cruizer
11. sweet maxine - My Favorite Food/Snack/Treat at WDW
12. franne

:sad2: Sorry Piglets Pal but a year is long enough -
but if there is enough interest I will organize two groups -

[sweet maxine]

Patty, I don't know if you saw it or not, but I would like for my theme to be--My Favorite Food/Snack/Treat at WDW. Ok?

[pattyT]

If we can get another 12 we can create another group...

[Franne]

My theme is Favorite Place in Disney.
Franne

[dizney-cruiser]

are we allowed to have duplicate themes? i was thinking i wanted mine to be favorite disney character - should i pick something else? :confused3

[pattyT]

1. me - Top Ten Favorite Things About Disney World (ya know - david letterman style - lol)
2. Ilovepooh1 - My Favorite Disney Character
3. Twigs
4. wtpclc - Favorite Disney Memory
5. mla973
6. Aurora19
7. angelmom
8. Lindababe - I am (a disney park, resort or character)
9. disneyfreakjackie- favorite Walt Disney World Attraction
10.disney cruizer - The disney character most like me and why!
11. sweet maxine - My Favorite Food/Snack/Treat at WDW
12. franne - Favorite Place in Disney

[dizney-cruiser]

I'll take it!!

my theme is: The Disney Character most like me and why
:) thanks patty!
:cool1:

[dizney-cruiser]

For my mother's last birthday I had made her a coupon book. She called me last night and asked if she could cash in one of her coupons this Saturday. When I asked her which one she wanted to use she said, "The one that was the trip to the scrapbook store"! WhooooHooooo!! (I don't know if that one was more for me or her - but I do know we are both happy about it!)
:banana:

[mla973]

Ok - I figured I'd better get my theme in as well, but I'm having a hard time choosing. I was sort of trying to come up with something that would relate to our hometowns (i.e. How my hometown is like WDW, what about WDW reminds me of my hometown).

I also like the ideas of identifying a favorite Disney movie quote, song lyric, attraction song or quote, Walt quote, etc. I guess Favorite Disney "phrase" would sort of be the theme title.

I want something Disney related, but does not necessarily have to focus on Disney World specifically.

Also though about "Favorite Souvenir" (or SouvenEAR, as we say).

Any suggestions??? :confused3 Thanks!

[wtpclc]

What about a combo:
How WDW is like my home town and why I still need to get away from my HT & go to WDW?

(personally, though, I like teh song, movie, and souvenear ones, although learning about someone's hometown is a really good way to learn more about them)

PS - Would home town be where you grew up or where you live now?

[sweet maxine]

I like the song and souvenir ideas.

[Twigs]

I was thinking of a theme like Disney Giggles. Do you think that would work well?

[mla973]

Twigs - Love the idea of Disney giggles and/or laughter. There is a great CJ on 2Peas about laughter - you should look at it.

Carrie - I would think your hometown could be either that you choose, although I was thinking maybe where people live now, so we could get to know where people currently live.

I think I like the song lyric/quote one best, just thinking of what I would scrap. Thanks for the input - I don't think I have decided yet. :flower: Maybe by tomorrow (I'm going to my LSS to get inspired!)

[angelmom]

Mine is going to be Most Magical (thing) about WDW. I want to know what everyone thinks it is that makes WDW feel so magical. Characters, main street, castle, people, etc., but I'm not exactly sure on a great title, (thing) doesn't exactly work, so any ideas? :confused3 I will be gone for the weekend -scrapbooking! :cool1: :cool1: so I'll check back in on on Monday. Everyone have a great weekend! Angel

[pattyT]

what a bunch of great ideas!
:)

1. me - Top Ten Favorite Things About Disney World
2. Ilovepooh1 - My Favorite Disney Character
3. Twigs - Disney Giggles
4. wtpclc - Favorite Disney Memory
5. mla973
6. Aurora19
7. angelmom - Most magical about DW (still tweaking title)
8. Lindababe - I am (a disney park, resort or character)
9. disneyfreakjackie- favorite Walt Disney World Attraction
10.disney cruizer - The disney character most like me and why!
11. sweet maxine - My Favorite Food/Snack/Treat at WDW
12. franne - Favorite Place in Disney

[LindaBabe]

what a bunch of great ideas!
:)

1. me - Top Ten Favorite Things About Disney World
2. Ilovepooh1 - My Favorite Disney Character
3. Twigs - Disney Giggles
4. wtpclc - Favorite Disney Memory
5. mla973
6. Aurora19
7. angelmom - Most magical about DW (still tweaking title)
8. Lindababe - I am (a disney park, resort or character)
9. disneyfreakjackie- favorite Walt Disney World Attraction
10.disney cruizer - The disney character most like me and why!
11. sweet maxine - My Favorite Food/Snack/Treat at WDW
12. franne - Favorite Place in Disney

I think I'm still tweaking too - I am (park, resort or character) What I had in mind was - the one that I would be If I was a (P, R or C) - but I guess disney cruiser said it more grammatically - does it make sense to you? OR do I have to stumble around trying to get a better definition? I wanted to leave plenty of room for your creativity . . .

[mla973]

OK - I think I'm going to commit to my theme.

"Favorite Disney Phrase"

You can scrap anything relating to a movie quote, song lyric, Walt quote, attraction song/quote, etc. Pick the phrase for any reason you like: it inspires you, it makes you laugh, it reminds you of something, etc. Obviously I can explain better in my instructions in the book.

Also, we haven't talked about formatting, but I assume it's okay if I do an 8x8 with page protectors???

Thanks! Can't wait to get started! :Pinkbounc

[LindaBabe]

Is this the time we move the discussion to the yahoo space to talk about the details?

[pattyT]

1. me - Top Ten Favorite Things About Disney World
2. Ilovepooh1 - My Favorite Disney Character
3. Twigs - Disney Giggles
4. wtpclc - Favorite Disney Memory
5. mla973 - Favorite Disney Phrase
6. Aurora19
7. angelmom - Most magical about DW (still tweaking title)
8. Lindababe - I am (a disney park, resort or character) - still tweaking ;)
9. disneyfreakjackie- favorite Walt Disney World Attraction
10.disney cruizer - The disney character most like me and why!
11. sweet maxine - My Favorite Food/Snack/Treat at WDW
12. franne - Favorite Place in Disney

We can still chat here :flower:
I just wouldn't want to post mailing addy's here! and yahoo groups is a great place to post photos too!

[aurora19]

Oops! sorry it's taking me a while to put my theme in but I think that I am going to go with Favorite Disney Song and you can tie it into WDW/DL or to the movie you originally heard it in. But I may tweak it 'cuz I have a hard time making up my mind on these things :rolleyes1

[pattyT]

NBD Kim ;)

[sweet maxine]

Patty, since this is my first circle journal to do, I need to get an idea of how many pages to allow for the project. I'm thinking of getting the spiral and just putting ribbons in, so I could take out the excess pages. Am I thinking right about this? In other words, would we set the journal up to have X# of pages--2 for each person's entries, and then 4 or 5 more for sign-in, rules, welcome page, etc.?

[pattyT]

12 people x 2 pages each = 24
1 or 2 for intro/instructions
1 or 2 for sign in pages

Personally I buy the spirals - pull out the spiral and add the ribbons (VERY LOOSE to leave bulky room)
I leave all the pages in it as I can take them out at the end if they aren't use - but if someone wants to use 4 they can - no big deal

I bought my album yesturday :)
I like the Canson 6 1/2 x 10 from Mikes
I used it for my first CJ and I keep using the same one so that when my 'grown-up house' is done and I have a nice bookshelf I can have the same size books on them ;)
yes I am anal about stupid things

[Franne]

I was thinking to use the 7x7 CM disney book. I think that would be really cute. This way it matches the theme :) :earsboy:
Franne

[LindaBabe]

I don't think I've ever seen a 6 1/2 X 10. Interesting - working that will require some thought. I'm excited :goodvibes

Joanne's had stuff on sale yesterday - I got two 5X7 spiral albums for $5.00 each, and 2 pkgs including a 12 x 12 post album and an 8 X 8 post album for $7.00 each pkg.

Now, I'm dithering. I usually use 12 x 12's with page protectors, and don't feel very comfortable with the spirals with no protectors - but they'd be less costly to ship and easier to package than 8X8's with page protectors. On the other hand, It would be easier to add pages to the 8X8s, if anyone needed more.

What do you all think?

[Twigs]

I just tried to join the Yahoo group, but it won't let me. What should I do? I registered, and verified that already.

[dizney-cruiser]

i never realized that joanns sold scrapbooking stuff! in our area, the one that has been there forever is closing since they are openning a new one in our new shopping center next month - i think i will try and swing by there this week to see if they are having any sales

i didnt have any luck at michaels looking for an 8x8 album - i saw an sei one that i liked online so i might have to breakdown and order that one :)

[mla973]

I have always used albums with page protectors, so that is what I picked out for this. I got a 8x8 Colorbok album (from Target) and have added extra protectors just in case. I have never worked on a book without protectors, where you could design open flaps/hidden journaling and things, so I am excited to try that here!!!

Also, when we complete our pages, do we post them to Yahoo through the DIS group? I am planning on putting them on 2Peas, but thought I would check. It should be easy enough to post to both if needed.

I'm asking because... Being the over-achiever that I am ;) I have some pages done already (my intro, instructions, sign in). I know, I know, what a nerd, right? :)

Actually, we are just starting to build a house and the next month or two might be crazy so I wanted to get a quick start on things so I don't miss the June 1 mailing deadline. I really wanted to do this, so I am trying to get a good jump on things. I'll post the 2Peas link sometime this week, and let me know if you want me to post to the Yahoo group too.

Megan :wave:

Thanks!

[pattyT]

Twigs send me an e-mail
I will sendyou an invite

Thats awesome Meg - congrats!
you must be sooo excited :cool1:
we are in the middle of the same thing too - but I will be lucky if our house is done before the circle journal!
I would say post at twopeas and link it the yahoo group (in the links section) because I have come to find with other groups that they don't give you enough photo space for allthe pages and in 2peas you can make a specific 'album' for it.

You are not a nerd - or of maybe I am too - I got my cover and binding done yesturday! Started the intro pages too!
That is what I like about the Cj's too a lot of interactive stuff I don't do in my regular scrapbooks!

[dizney-cruiser]

megan, are you going for extra credit?

i havent actually put together any pages yet (since i have yet to find a book - but am going to follow your lead and check out target!) - but i do know what my first few pages will look like!

i cant answer your questions about posting - since i have yet to post anything - so i look forward to hearing the answer as well!

have fun!
janice

[ILUVPOOH1]

I got my album this weekend, picked up the spiral at Michael's. 2 actually, since I'm in another CJ group on 2 peas. That one is due out this Friday so I need to get to work. But it was so pretty here this weekend, that all I did was start my gardens.
I love the idea of taking out the spirals and adding ribbons instead. Might have to try that!

[aurora19]

I have my journals - the landscape spiral bound ones from Target's $1 stop. Now I just need to do the cover, intro & sign in sheets. I'm going to take the spirals out and probably put 3 of those big metal rings in for the short term & I'll switch to ribbons when it comes back to me!

I'm getting excited!

Patty - do we have a yahoo group for this?

[pattyT]

Ya Kim -
Your invite for the group comes back that you don't accept invites!

[aurora19]

Hey Patty - no clue why that is. I went into yahoogroups and don't see a way to change it there. Why don't you just send me an email with the info and I will find you via groups.

TIA!

[sweet maxine]

Sorry for my ignorance, but are there page protectors that fit the spiral bound books that are sold separately?

[angelmom]

I went to Yahoo and signed up and it says that I'm not a member of the discj group,what do I need to do to be able to post on there?

[mla973]

When you first get to the group, there is a message at the center of the screen saying you are not a member of the group. There is also a very small message to the far left saying if you are member of the group to click the sign-in button. I think the message stating you are not a member is because you are not logged in.

Hope that helps! :flower:

[mla973]

OKay gang, since I wrote about it earlier, I thought I would post my link to 2Peas to show my LO for the circle journal. I am categorizing them under Disney, and have made sure to add discj in the title. I hope no one else will have a problem with me posting my LO for their book to the site.

Anyway, here it is (drum roll please)... :banana:

Megan's CJ Album on 2Peas (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/album_display.asp?album_id=33160)

Enjoy! I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone's work and getting inspired by your "Disney" scrapping style!

Megan

[LindaBabe]

So those are the intro pages for your book? Very cute! I wish I could read what you wrote, since obviously YOU know what you're doing here;-)

[mla973]

LindaBabe - Yes, those are my intro pages. I made a one-page title page, two pages on instructions, and four pages of sign-ins. I have yet to make the pages of my own theme though.

So, just for you, here is my text from the instructions page, if you think it will help you. Honestly, I spent a lot of lunch hours reading online and especially checking out 2Peas. I've never done this before, so I hope I have done okay.

Instructions:

Welcome to Megan’s Circle Journal about our favorite Disney words. I hope for this to be a fun and creative way for the group to get to know each other and share our love for Disney.

There are so many things I love about Disney, that it was very hard for me to pick a theme. I finally chose “Favorite Disney Phrase” because I thought that would cover all the bases, so to speak.

Find your phrase from a Disney movie quote or song lyric, WDW attraction script or theme song, quote from Walt Disney or anything else you think relates to the topic. I don’t want to stifle any creativity here, so do what you feel is best. It doesn’t have to relate specifically to WDW, just something Disney.

Please choose your favorite Disney phrase and make it your page title.

I just have a few simple rules for this circle journal.

1. Please create at least a two page spread. (There are extra protectors if you feel the need for four pages, but don’t feel like you have to create four. Just keep them in even increments, so each participant’s pages face each other.)

2. Follow the theme to any level that you want. I think it would be fun to use the phrase as the title, but if you want to include the whole song or quote instead, feel free to do so!

3. I don’t mind the use of any embellishments like eyelets, brads, ribbon, etc., just please don’t include anything too bulky, since there will be lots of pages in this small book.

4. Include your first name somewhere on the layout.

5. Last, but not least, please use at least one photo on your two-page spread. The amount of journaling, detail, etc. will be left up to you.

Sign-in

Please sign-in using the tags on the next few pages. Choose a tag and fill out the following information: First and last name, DIS user name, hometown (city and state where you currently live) and your favorite WDW attraction. Please use your own beautiful handwriting and include a photo of yourself!!! Liven it up any way you wish.

Thanks again for participating!

[aurora19]

Megan, I love it! Looking forward to receiving it!

[dizney-cruiser]

megan your book looks great!!

i went to target yesterday and saw some nice 8x8 books - but they each had only 10 pages in them and they were out of the refills - look my car will try and head towards ac moore today (but i have a long day at work today)

luckily - i do have lots of choices for scrapbooking around here!

keep up the great work - cant wait to see more!
janice

[wtpclc]

OK. Now I'm scared. Megan, your book looks too beautiful for me to work in. I will definitley do my best job, but I hope I'm not too much of an amateur for you guys!

[mla973]

Carrie - Don't be scared - I think it's just the paper. I actually really like what came out, and that's not always the case with my pages. I don't go back though, just try to move on to the next one.

I honestly did a lot of research on 2Peas, and my cover page is somewhat of a scraplift from a design I saw there. I'm really into bright colors mixed with the walnut ink right now.

I can't wait to see what this group is going to do! I'm actually flattered that you all like it so much. I don't share my LO's that much (especially since it's a pain to photograph, crop, resize and then post a description on 2Peas), but I've been scrapping WDW vacations for years. It's one of my favorite hobbies! No, it IS my favorite hobby.

Thanks for the compliments - I really do appreciate them. I can't wait to see your work too! :Pinkbounc

[wtpclc]

I do have to say, even if mine is a little simpler than others, books with mixed contributers are awesome. I did a book with the in-laws where we each did 2 to 4 pages and mixed them together. It really was cool. (The process was torture, but great end result.)

[Twigs]

I got an album at ACMoore yesterday, I will be doing a 10 x 10. I posted info on the yahoo site. Now to start planning it out! :flower:

Megan, I too love your book. It came out fabulous!

[sweet maxine]

Megan, your book looks soooo cute! I don't know if I'll have one quite so pretty. I'm still brainstorming on ideas for the cover. I hope I can reach a decision on this soon!

Also, I'm having fits with the Yahoo site. I'm just not used to it, so maybe I just need to take my time.

[angelmom]

Help!! I still can't get in on the Yahoo group. It says I'm not a member and there isn't anyting on the far left of the page for me to sign in. I think I need an invite. Could someone please send me one (Patty?) Thanks

[pattyT]

OK -
for the Yahoo board if you didn't join before we clsed it - then it is by invite only -
so e-mail me and I will send you an invite -
Kim do you have another e-mail that I can sent the Invite too??

We could reopen it but I would hate for anyone to have access to everyones personaly information - unless I copy it all - delete it - open the group again- then input it all again - and I will do that if I have too...
But I think only 3 people didn't join in the first week!


Also I posted some of my CJ on 2peas today

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?gallery=1&cmd=display&layout_id=537705

Still a long way from done though! :earboy2:

[sweet maxine]

Patty, I can't find the circle journal group on my page once I sign in any more. I found it last night, but now I can't seem to see the link for it. All I can see is the mail.

[pattyT]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/discj/


theres a link for it

[mla973]

Patty - Saw your journal on 2Peas earlier today, and I was hoping you would post a link for the group. I love it!!! The ribbon looks fantastic!!! I love the colors of a Disney book!! Can't wait to work on it!!

Megan

[pattyT]

ya it takes me all day to get things posted and linked ...
3 kids = LOTS of interupptions - lol
Thanks - glad you like it -
I left you Pea-praise this am too - yours looks awesome - dontcha just LOVE the destressing inks!

[wtpclc]

OK, Another WOW LO for the cjs! That's awesome Patty! I love teh way the ribbons look when you open the pages!

I just ordered teh Disney CM 7x7 for mine tonght, but I'm having second thoughts on size and such. Especially, after seeing teh 2 posted so far.

Still working on taxes :sad2: and I have company coming for teh weekend. So you will not see anything from me before the end of next week. I LOVE seeing everyone's LOs, though!

[sweet maxine]

I finished altering my cover tonight. I hope it all comes out like I want it to look, but since it's my first I'll try not to stress over it too much! I hope to get my sign-in pages and welcome page, etc. done tomorrow.

[angelmom]

I just realized that many of you have that cute circle journal mickey on your posts. How did you do that? I am slowly figuring everything out on this board and you guys are all so creative! :wave: :wave:

[LindaBabe]

Patty, that is ADORABLE!

[Twigs]

just realized that many of you have that cute circle journal mickey on your posts. How did you do that?


I took me a little time to figure it out. Right click on the image and then click on the properties box. Then highlight and copy the URL address. Go into your User CP, click on edit your signature, and paste it into the insert image tab.

[sweet maxine]

That's how I did it.

Hey, has anyone noticed that our dates on the logo are June 2004 - June 2005?

[dizney-cruiser]

patty is working on fixing the dates :)

[wtpclc]

Patty,

Are you sorry you took this group on yet? ;)

I really am glad that you took this on. I hope oyu are not thinking we're more trouble than we're worth!

Carrie

[sweet maxine]

Patty, I'm sorry about mentioning the dates. I just wanted to make sure I was reading it correctly. Thanks for taking the time to organize all of this. We really all appreciate all of your hard work. I know it is a large task to take on!

BTW, I case I forget to tell you---have lots of fun at WDW!

[dizney-cruiser]

patty, i too hope you have a great trip and thank you for all the work you are doing organizing us!

when are you actually leaving?

[LindaBabe]

It worked!

[angelmom]

I really am confused with this computer sometimes. I'm trying to get the circle journal mickey on my signature, and when I highlight the address I can't figure out how to get it to paste to my signature. I can't do edit on the top of the computer and there isn't one on the screen with the address on it, so what am I doing wrong? Now I figured out how to find the paste for the address but it's coming out with words-not the picture- I WILL figure this out yet!

[sweet maxine]

I think you're almost there, angelmom. Just go back in your siggie to edit when you paste the URL and preceed it with , then end it with
and that should take care of it. Those two things have to be in the address for it to show up in your sig. So, it's the , then the address (URL), then ---got it? See if that works.

[angelmom]

sweet maxine-THANK YOU! I can't believe I spent over an hour trying to figure that out! I was just getting so set on trying to figure it out and probably wouldn't have, thanks! Angel

[sweet maxine]

Angel, I just checked back to see if it worked for you. I saw it under your sig. and it looks great! Good job!

I had trouble posting my picture in my sig. the other day, and I had to have help too. Once I understood the basics to it, I figured I could go from there.

Glad you worked it out! How is your circle journal coming along?

BTW---years ago (about 14 or so) my family went to San Diego and we loved it. We always said we would go back again, but haven't had the chance. The weather is sooo beautiful there. We also got up early to go to DL for the day, and had a great time!

[wtpclc]

I had trouble posting my picture in my sig. the other day, and I had to have help too. Once I understood the basics to it, I figured I could go from there.

Can I post what you said about yourself when you were trying to get your picture to work? ;) Now you're a pro giving others advice. Way to go!

[pattyT]

it looks great - too bad I screwed it up and haven't had the time to fix it yet - lol
:rotfl2:
I know ONE person knows whats wrong with it - has anyone else figured it out yet??
I might not get to it before I leave either - i made it in a pain in the butt program and saved it as a jpeg and now it won't let me open it in the same program - augh
:badpc:

We have 11 (I think) members at Yahoo - so who is missing???
A couple of you are moderators and can send an invite while I am away
I will make everyone else moderators when I get back - I have to do each individually and I am tired and going to bed now -
Long drive tomorrow...

Well I am headed out so hold up the fort -
I will be back... :grouphug:

[Twigs]

Have a magical time Patty, we'll be here when you get back!

[piratesmate]

Can anyone tell me if a second group ever got started? Or is it closed already?

TIA!

[sweet maxine]

I'm not aware that another group was ever started. I think Patty was trying to see if there was more interest, so maybe the time to start one is now if you want to. I don't know for sure how it would work---like would Patty still be in charge of the whole cj group? It seems like that was what she meant. I think that would be in regards to the Yahoo group sign-up and communication there. That would be all that would be different about the two groups, except for the people participating in each group. KWIM?

[angelmom]

I have been working on things for the cruise swap and have a good idea of what I want for the circle journal I just need to get the "journal" to get started. Target was out of their dollar ones and I want to get to the scrapbook store and see what they have. I don't want something that's too thin paper wise. I'm excited to do an "interactive" scrapbook, I've done one for a friend but I'm excited to have one for myself, unlike the ones I make for my kids and everyone else. :bounce: :bounce:

[LindaBabe]

Jackie, if you still can't get in to the group, check your email - I have an idea what is wrong.

[mla973]

Good morning!

How did everyone's weekend go? It was beautiful and sunny here, so not much work got done on my CJ. I am working on getting my photos printed though.

I just got my new issue of CK, and it shows a few new lines of KI paper. Love it!! I hope my LSS has it in stock already. Would love to use it for some CJ pages.

Well, have a great week! Happy scrapping! :earboy2:

[ILUVPOOH1]

I just sent out another CJ this weekend, so I am now finally free to work on my DIS one. Whew!

Maxine, I always get so jealous when I look at your siggy! Our azaleas aren't even close to blooming yet! BUT...my rhododendrons are blooming!

[dizney-cruiser]

hello all!

nj is having nice weather also - should hit 80 on wed!!

i have put together the pieces for my cover - now i have to modge-podge them down - im very nervous about it :scared: - i keep telling myself that worst comes to worst i just buy another book!! stay tuned . . .

[sweet maxine]

Found some really cute paper this weekend for my circle journal!

I'm still waiting on the magnolias to bloom......

[TPCShauna]

It doesn't look like another group got started but I would definitely be interested in joining if one does happen.

It looks like there are three interested parties?

[piratesmate]

I was trying to figure that out the other day, but haven't pushed the issue. I figured I'd wait until PattyT got back & find out if she wanted to coordinate both or if we need to start separately. Either way it's good for me as there's no way the 2nd group could start on June 1st. I could use a bit more time - that's really one of the reasons I waited too long to sign up for the 1st group....I wasn't sure I could get it done by then.

I think we should start a separate thread. Interest in a 2nd group is getting lost in this one. Shall we start it now, or wait until PattyT gets back?

[wtpclc]

Deb -

I would go ahead and start another thread to get things going. You guys are getting lost in this one.

Hope you get enough people!

[sweet maxine]

I think it's a good idea to start a separate thread too. It could be that there's more people who are interested in the second group, and that would give everyone a specific place to post their interest in joining up.

[mla973]

Well ladies. I ordered my reprints, and I am just sitting down to work on my own layout for my CJ.

It's going to be easy to set aside some time this weekend, as we are having the most terrible weather here - I am looking outside to snow. Yes, I said snow!!! We have a winter storm warning until tomorrow night for 5-8 inches of snow! At the end of April no less. And just this past Monday and Tuesday, it was in the 80's. :confused3

Anyway, just thought I would say hello. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's masterpieces!!!

Enjoy your weekend!

[dizney-cruiser]

wow! snow?! i cant even imagine that - here in nj we hit 89 degrees last week!! it is a little cooler right now - but we arent even thinking snow!!

cvs is having buy one get one on sheets of re-prints this week - so i will be getting mine done this week also - i already sorted through a bunch of photos and have picked out what i think i need to work on everyones theme!

i still didnt take the plunge in doing my modge podge cover though!! hopefully this week things will be less hectic around here and i can get that cover completed!!

[mickeyschickie]

i am interested too...if there is still room in the group...i was just thinking of posting a thread to see if there was any interest in a Disney circle journal group...

[sweet maxine]

mickeyschickie, there's another thread somewhere that piratesmate started for the circle journal group 2 sign-ups. She's got 3 signed up so far, so find that thread and add your name to the list. I know piratesmate will be glad to have you join in. I think that group will get started the first of July. Hope that helps!

[wtpclc]

Well, I have my book. I just need to think of something really cool. At least I've been able to get the juices flowing again. I actually scrapped about 10 pages this week. Not journaled, but it had been a while since anythign had made it to my books. So, it's a start.

[mla973]

Okay - I think I am ready to mail my journal, although I won't send anything out until our deadline, since I don't know our mailing order yet!

I've gotten my page done in my theme, but I don't think I will post it. I sort of feel like I want people to be surprised. I do want to post my entries into other's journals (as not the whole group will see them), so is anyone opposed to that? I won't be posting the whole journal, just my page of your theme.

Anyway, better get back to work. Hope you all are having a great week! (Our snow has melted, so we're back to a little bit better weather here in Michigan!) :Pinkbounc

[dizney-cruiser]

i dont have any problems with you posting your work - i look forward to seeing them!!

[wtpclc]

Megan - IIRC you can post things on 2 peas, right? I would post a link here saying whose journal it's in. I'd love to look at the pages in other people's journals, but I'd want mine to be a surprise. JMHO, but I hate to find Christmas presents early too!

[mla973]

Well, not much activity this week! I guess we have all been out enjoying spring???

I have started to get into the 12x12 frames (to make a page as a shadow box gift) and altered mini clipboards (as a gift for a 4x6 photo). Just more things to spend scrap money on!!!

Plus, have you seen the new KI paper!!!! Incredible!!!! :Pinkbounc My LSS just got it in this week. There appeared to be 5 or 6 new lines. Love it!

Also, just submitted something to get a price quote on a Disney cruise for next year (we have never been). I'm excited just to hear back.

Hope everyone is having a great week. :earsgirl:

[dizney-cruiser]

was the price quote for the 11/11/2006 cruise when they go to castaway cay twice? that is when im going!! there is a group on the disboards that went in together and got a group rate - you might want to check with cjsmom over on that dismeet thread and see if that works for you pirate:

[mla973]

dizney-cruiser -

No, the price quote I am hoping for was based off of something I saw on mousesavers.com. I am thinking we might do the four night cruise (why do they call it four nights when it's really like 3 1/2 days???) Anyway, the price listed was $399 each for a cheap category room. We've never cruised, so I don't know what to be picky about at this point. The prices are for February 2006 (I think).

My first choice would be the cruise with stops at Grand Caymand and Cozumel, but if we got a good deal, I figured I couldn't be too picky. I think the 4 night stops at Nassau and Castaway Cay (not sure if it's once or twice).

I have yet to investigate much on the DIS, because I don't want to get too excited since it's not definite. I wanted to try and surprise my husabnd with it, but I got too excited and had to share with someone so I told him. I thought if 4 nights seemed short we could always go down a bit early or stay a bit at the end to do MK or DTD.

I'll let you know what we decide!

(My mind is already reeling with possibilities of a Disney cruise scrapbook!!!)

[dizney-cruiser]

we did the four night in october and we loved it so much that we went and booked the 7 night!! hope you are able to go - it is the most relaxing vacation you could ever experience!!

[Hannosmom]

Hi all! I'm posting some links to some pics for Pat (Grayfal). We just got back from WDW and she wanted you all to see Patty T's "traveling circle journal" :teeth: ) She'll be posting herself as soon as she gets back from her "Fall Family Festival".

Riding with the captain in the front car of the monorail.
http://hannomax.com/hannomax/PictureAlbumHM/Pictures/BOOKatDIS_01.jpg

Having a frozen drink at Artist's Point in the Wilderness Lodge.
http://hannomax.com/hannomax/PictureAlbumHM/Pictures/BOOKatDIS_02.jpg

Still drinking :goodvibes
http://hannomax.com/hannomax/PictureAlbumHM/Pictures/BOOKatDIS_03.jpg

At the Wilderness Lodge in WDW.
http://hannomax.com/hannomax/PictureAlbumHM/Pictures/BOOKatDIS_04.jpg

[Twigs]

:goodvibes I am very jealous of Patty's journal!! DS's got a kick out of seeing themselves peeking out of one of the pages! Looks like you all had a great time.

[WDWMom]

Boy, I hope my CJ gets to go to WDW. If we go to WDW this spring, I will have to make sure I take the CJ I have and do this too.

[pattyT]

THATS THE BOMB! :rotfl: :rotfl:
I love it -
I am sooo jealous - it's even at my favorite hotel!
:goodvibes
I saved the pictures to my hard drive - in case I NEED to add a few pages to the end of the CJ about its wonderful vacation!
Thanks for posting the pic's for Grayfal, Hannosmom

[PigletsPal]

I was so hoping that I got the next CJ before I went to the Memories Expo in Orlando so I could take it on a trip, but sadly it wasn't to be.
Now just maybe I can get the dec. one to me before I leave for WDW on the 6th of Dec.......hint, hint.......:)

[GrayFal]

:goodvibes I am very jealous of Patty's journal!! DS's got a kick out of seeing themselves peeking out of one of the pages! Looks like you all had a great time.
THATS THE BOMB! :rotfl: :rotfl:
I love it -
I am sooo jealous - it's even at my favorite hotel!
:goodvibes
I saved the pictures to my hard drive - in case I NEED to add a few pages to the end of the CJ about its wonderful vacation!
Thanks for posting the pic's for Grayfal, Hannosmom
LOL....Thanks Linda for posting...the Fallon Family Fall Festival of Fun was a success but I am POOPED.....

Patty and Joyce....glad you like the trip pix.....Thanks to chichihoney, we got to ride with the 'captain' of the monorail in the very front....sooooooo cool!

And yes, that is the CJ enjoying a few drinks at Wilderness Lodge - Artist Point - a GREAT restaurant!
Mailed the CJ from the lobby......all in all a wonderful trip!

[dizney-cruiser]

this just cracks me up! pat i think you just started a new trend - instead of seeing where "flat stanley is" we will now be tracking the journey of cj's! what fun! :rotfl2:

[GrayFal]

this just cracks me up! pat i think you just started a new trend - instead of seeing where "flat stanley is" we will now be tracking the journey of cj's! what fun! :rotfl2:
Okay, I give up...who is "Flat Stanley"?

Is he like "Where's Waldo?"

Some Lucky CJs will be sailing on the Magic with me in December!

[jenny2]

That is tooo cool! Actually... I can take a CJ with me in December to the Beach Club!! Let me find out who's it will be...

If I counted correctly it will be sweet maxine's "Favorite Hotel"... and what a surprise - we'll be staying at one of my favorites!!

[sweet maxine]

What a hoot! That sounds like such a cute idea!

I did this with Pal Mickey that I shared during a swap a couple of summers ago. I took pix of him at It's Tough to be a Bug! with his 3-D glasses on, and also at our pirates party with a patch over his eye.

[dizney-cruiser]

flat stanley is a kids book - i think they normally read it in the third grade - and then a lot of teachers have them send flat stanley to relative all across america and take pictures of him in differnt tourist attractions of their state

[GrayFal]

:rotfl: flat stanley is a kids book - i think they normally read it in the third grade - and then a lot of teachers have them send flat stanley to relative all across america and take pictures of him in differnt tourist attractions of their state
Gotcha! :rotfl: