Let's talk about Scrappin'

[reinita1002]

Wow I enjoyed reading all of your posts!


What kind & size of albums do you prefer?
I like to use 12 by 12 postbound albums and 8 by 8 too. I don't buy any very expensive albums as I am cheap (I buy Joanns brand with the 40% coupon) I love my Disney Tinkerbell album though that I bought at Disney. I have no Idea what I am gonna put in there.

What's your "style"?
Hmmmmm, I really haven't discovered my own style yet. I like to use patterned paper and brads alot. I don't mind using lots of embellishments or stickers to show my page. I want my pages to tell a story so I try to journal most of the time. I'm not a good writer. I like to see color too on the page...even if its black and gray. I don't want any of my pages to be just white with pictures on it.

What's the most pages you've done in one album?
Since I am a beginner, the most I have done is about 20 pages.

Where do you do most of your scrapping?
I do most of it in a room. I didn't have any room to put my scrapbook stuff so I put it in my closet. I scrapbook on this small fold-in table that I just got a few weeks ago to use for Homework and scrapping. I like to scrap in my room because I don't like to be botherd by my parents or brother.

When do you scrap?
I scrap whenever I have time...which is the weekend. My goal for each week is to alteast do one layout which is pretty pathetic. I end up doing more though.

What project(s) are you currently working on?
Well I am finishing up my 8th grade memories album. I am thinking about ading more pages to it later on..but for now I am almost done with it. I also just started on dog's album. She has her own!

 

[Spinning]

What kind & size of albums do you prefer? 12x12 Forever More albums, 8x8 dalee albums

What's your "style"? Style? Hmmmmm not sure I have one! SImple I guess, I do like flat or just slightly raised embellishments.

What's the most pages you've done in one album? Alot!

Where do you do most of your scrapping? Basement at my little scrap area but I do try to go to several crops a year and one over night crop.

When do you scrap? During the day when the kids are at school. I hope to scrap one day a week....Never happens!

What project(s) are you currently working on? Sshool albums, 2 scouting albums, vacation albums, life albums, sports....too many!

 

[TN Traveler]

What what a fun and interesting thread!

What kind and size of albums do you prefer?
Right now I'm using Pioneer post bound but considering trying out ring binder. I don't like strap hinge albums. Nothing but 12 x 12 --- too many pictures!!

What's your "style"?
Hmmm........I guess I like it pretty simple compared to some L/Os I've seen. I like combining different colored paper, stickers and starting to try ribbons. I want to learn how to use eyelets and brads but not into "bumpy" stuff. I put as many pictures as I can on a page but don't like it cluttered looking. 3 to 5 pictures is average.

Number of pages in one album?
Apparently too many b/c some of my albums are falling apart!

Where do you scrap?
Usually in our den sitting on the recliner. I know that sounds weird but it works pretty good for me and honestly it's the only place I have. I don't have a scrap room, nor do I have a dinning room where I can leave all my material laid out or stacked up.

When do you scrap?
Usually after the kids are in bed (9 pm) and before I go to bed (10:30).

What projects are you currently working on?
I'm in the middle of a Cruise Album as well as a Caribbean Destination album I'm making for my travel agency. I thought those that were interested in taking a cruise or going to a particular album would enjoy seeing pictures of a particular ship or resort as well as things to do while shipboard or at the resort fo their choice.

Thanks for a good thread!!
Karen aka TN Traveler

 

[PoohBearLovinMama]

What kind & size of albums do you prefer? 12x12. Right now I use CM albums, but am thinking of switching over to post bound for more flexibility.

What's your "style"?I'd say pretty simple. I don't like a lot of lumpy bumpys in my albums, so I tend to stick with flater embellishments. I like ribbons, die cuts, brads etc.

What's the most pages you've done in one album?I think I'm up to 40 LO's in my current family album.

Where do you do most of your scrapping?Dh and I currently share an office that has a little scrap table for myself. He's moving into his own office in the basement though soon and I'll have twice the scrap space as before!

When do you scrap?Whenever I can find the time. Mostly after Dd goes to bed. I get a lot more done at crops though, so I try to go to as many as possible.

What project(s) are you currently working on? I am currently trying to catch up on my family album before Dd#2 arrives.

 

[graygables]

What kind & size of albums do you prefer?
12x12 top loading, although I have several CM from my days as a consultant.

What's your "style"? right now, I'm really exploring a lot of different techniques and embellishments and I love the collage look, but can do sweet and simple if need be.

What's the most pages you've done in one album? I just finished 70 pages in a client's album. That was a lot of work!!!

Where do you do most of your scrapping? I have a studio (DH doesn't want me to call it an "office" anymore...to boring!) that is designed for my scrapping.

When do you scrap? all day and all night Whenever I get a free moment or just tell DDs that "Mom's going to work now". 3am when I'm inspired and can't sleep. That's the beauty of a studio...it's always ready for me!

What project(s) are you currently working on? Tinkerbell, Build a Bear, Back to School, Funky Minnie, Autumn Minnie paper bag albums, altered journal, 2 circle journals, my 9/04 solo trip, and I'm getting ready to do one of my parents' recent WDW trip where my dad was veteran of the day (lots of cool pics with him in his uniform!) on top of all these, I also have to sew pirate shirts/vests for DDs cruise costumes (that they don't know about) AND homeschool them! See why I'm up at 3am scrapping?

 

[heather31]

What kind & size of albums do you prefer? I use 12x12 post bound albums. Anything that fits Dalee page protectors, they are the best on the market.
What's your "style"? I use anything and EVERYTHING on my pages!!!!!

What's the most pages you've done in one album? I usually stop at 25-27 page protectors. I don't like my albums to get too big and heavy.

Where do you do most of your scrapping? I do most of my scrapping at my LSS (I am the owner). I keep all of my stuff there and usually only have time to crop on the weekends when working a crop. Mondays are usually pretty slow, so I have a little time here and there during the week.

When do you scrap? whenever there are no customers in my store or when I am working a crop on the weekends. Most of the ladies at my crops don't require alot of help, we are more like friends just hanging out.

What project(s) are you currently working on? I usually have several ongoing albums at all times: family, one for DD#1, one for DD#2, and a holiday book. Right now, I am working on my girls' dance recital from last year and I am also trying to finish an ABC book for my little nephew for Christmas.

 

[GC&S]

What kind & size of albums do you prefer?
12x12 or 8x8
What's your "style"?
Depends on how much time I have; some I have a lot of work on, others are pretty simple.
What's the most pages you've done in one album?
I have no idea - I haven't put any into albums yet
Where do you do most of your scrapping?
In my new scrap room. I have lots of room to spread out (I'm a very messy scrapper)
When do you scrap?
Usually at night after dd is in bed. I also try to get to one or two crops a month to get out of the house
What project(s) are you currently working on?
an 8x8 baby book for a friend, 3 circle journals, halloween invitations, my disney l/o's from last year

 

[Honeybehr1]

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What kind & size of albums do you prefer?
I prefer 12X12 post bound. I bought a strap one but have yet to use it. I occassionally do brag books or 6X6 but is not the norm.

What's your "style"?
I absolutely hate white pages. So anything with color. I use alot of primary colors because I have 2 boys - no pastelly things here.

What's the most pages you've done in one album?
Would have to guess on this one. Disney 2002 there is over 1300 pictures in two ablums so about 320 pages (80 in each book could be more or less)

Where do you do most of your scrapping?
I have my old dining room table in the office and have set that up to scrap on. I have half of the room and Dh has the other half.

When do you scrap?
at night or when I put my oldest down for a nap.

What project(s) are you currently working on?
DS baby book - he is only turning 8 next month. He got upset when I was working on DS's book who turned 2. I am backtracking a bit

 

[TeresaNJ]

What kind & size of albums do you prefer?
I thought I preferred 12x12, but recently started working on lots of different size mini albums such as 6x6, 8x8, and also gatefold style. So therefore, I love them all!!

What's your "style"?
I don't think I have any definite style. I like trying everything. I do think I lean to a more "conservative" style but have been adding more "shabbiness" to my scrapping and using more ephemera since attending the CK Scrapbook Convention in Valley Forge this past July. Most of the classes centered around ephemera.

What's the most pages you've done in one album?
I think it was around 52. It was a Disney album of our June 2003 trip when my nephew, Dom, came with us. He was 13 at the time. His dad, my brother, couldn't come, so I scrapped Dom's trip and gave it to my brother for Father's Day.

Where do you do most of your scrapping?
I have one of my spare bedrooms set up as my scrapping room, thanks to my DH, who bought me cabinets, shelves and a counter for Mother's Day last year.

When do you scrap?
Usually in the evening after dinner or on the weekend when I'm not working.

What project(s) are you currently working on?
I'm currently working on a 6x6 album of my friend Mindy's baby shower, a gatefold album for niece, Cindi, of all her Disney trips with us, she just left for Notre Dame for her freshman year and I don't know when she will be able to go with us again, and I'm working on an 8x8 baby book for my friend, Lea. I just finished a 6x6 album for my friend, Suzan, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. It is a book of quotes and the book is titled "A Journey of Discovery".

 

[Madi100]

What kind & size of albums do you prefer?

I really like the CM albums, but I also have quite a few of the top loading books. I keep saying that I"m only going to use CM, but it's not happening. I have five of them to use, so I'm not sure why I'm not using them.

What's your "style"?

I'm pretty simple with my styles, but I like to try new things. I'm not really into charms or metal in my books other than brads and eyelets.

What's the most pages you've done in one album?

45 in my CM albums, which front and back is 90.

Where do you do most of your scrapping?

Lately at my consultant's house. I also have a space in my basement to scrap.

When do you scrap?

Whenever I have the time. Usually when I get together with friends. But, I don't get as much done. 4 hours the other night = 2 pages.

What project(s) are you currently working on?

Right now I'm working on my vacation trip to Wyoming. Then I'm going to work on my Disney vacation from 1999 that I have never scrapped.