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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
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Hello hello sweet Peas! Happy Friday! Happy ALMOST DECEMBER! Can you believe it?
I'm here for the next hour or so for Q&A or just general talking - so step right up and let's chat about whatever's on your mind! 
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2boysandwill
My turn to hit the PEAnata!!!
PeaNut 121,208
December 2003
Posts: 13,119
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Loc: SCV, CA
 | Posted: 11/30/2012 12:03:30 PM
hi shimelle!!! great to chat it up with you!!
tell me...is that your dh's voice at the end of every video?!? | |
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butterfly247
StuckOnPeas
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jenchapin
PeaNut
PeaNut 344,976
October 2007
Posts: 427
Layouts: 215
Loc: Iowa
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Hi Shimelle! |
Blogging at www.jenchapin.blogspot.com
Designing for Bella Blvd, Carta Bella, Scrapbook Circle and A Flair for Buttons | |
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emilymae8
BucketHead
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December 2011
Posts: 762
Layouts: 28
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Hi everyone! I don't have any questions, but I think it'll be fun to hang out and chat for a bit! |
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Madeline
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 54,155
October 2002
Posts: 2,207
Layouts: 357
Loc: River Ridge, Louisiana
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Hi!
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2boysandwill
My turn to hit the PEAnata!!!
PeaNut 121,208
December 2003
Posts: 13,119
Layouts: 71
Loc: SCV, CA
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:04:34 PM
have you ever had a challenge that was also challenging for YOU? | |
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HoneyBee13
PeaAddict
PeaNut 563,248
August 2012
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Loc: Florida
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:05:08 PM
Hello! | |
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Brena2
PeaNut
PeaNut 366,980
March 2008
Posts: 44
Layouts: 3
Loc: SW Florida
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:05:08 PM
Hello!  |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:05:14 PM
tell me...is that your dh's voice at the end of every video?!?
That's the Adhesive Avenger. He fights from the shadows in the name of truth, justice and the papercrafting way! |
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Jen_Adkins
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 359,802
January 2008
Posts: 2,419
Layouts: 11
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:05:16 PM
Christmas is coming way too fast. I have so many scrappy and sewing projects to do.
Chatting should probably drop lower on my list, but oh well! Right place, right time! 
Jen |
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CamsGram
PeaNut
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June 2004
Posts: 55
Layouts: 0
Loc: Jayhawk country
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Hi Shimelle! I am curious...do you scrap every picture you print? What type of albums do you use? | |
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2boysandwill
My turn to hit the PEAnata!!!
PeaNut 121,208
December 2003
Posts: 13,119
Layouts: 71
Loc: SCV, CA
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:06:42 PM
have you ever thought about creating your own paper line? | |
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Whosthischick
BucketHead
PeaNut 326,576
July 2007
Posts: 745
Layouts: 146
Loc: MA
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:06:46 PM
Excited to start JYC Spending today gathering final supplies, charging up camera. Looking over my calendar to see what we have planned already |
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LAuclair
>EPpea<
PeaNut 30,776
February 2002
Posts: 11,170
Layouts: 1,062
Loc: scenic New Hampshire
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Hi there! I'm taking a break from "decking the halls" to chat this afternoon! |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:07:08 PM
excited for December any scrapy decor making?
Yep, definitely! Last year we could barely make room for anything while we were in such a teeny tiny space, so it's nice to have a little more room for the tree and pretty things on the walls! I'll be sharing throughout December as I put different things up. |
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xbeth77x
PeaNut
PeaNut 564,907
August 2012
Posts: 36
Layouts: 0
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:07:13 PM
Hi Shimelle! I became a pea because of your videos
I was wondering if you've ever changed your mind about a layout that you've made? Like a layout you made when your style was different than it is now...do you ever feel the need to redo them? Or do you just accept it, like that was your style at the time? | |
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PsychoMamaT
PeaNut
PeaNut 572,598
November 2012
Posts: 193
Layouts: 12
Loc: Melbourne, Australia
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:07:28 PM
Hi!
I stayed up especially! | |
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2boysandwill
My turn to hit the PEAnata!!!
PeaNut 121,208
December 2003
Posts: 13,119
Layouts: 71
Loc: SCV, CA
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:07:38 PM
hey, it just hit me! you should have your own flair!!! | |
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butterfly247
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 241,625
January 2006
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Loc: PA
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LAuclair
>EPpea<
PeaNut 30,776
February 2002
Posts: 11,170
Layouts: 1,062
Loc: scenic New Hampshire
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:09:10 PM
I've got a random question: do you have a favorite holiday movie? I'm working on a page about our family traditions, including the movies that we *must* watch every year, or it just doesn't feel like Christmas to us! |
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Brena2
PeaNut
PeaNut 366,980
March 2008
Posts: 44
Layouts: 3
Loc: SW Florida
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Emeraldvalkyrie
PeaWee
PeaNut 462,108
March 2010
Posts: 15
Layouts: 24
Loc: Florida and Nassau,Bahamas
 | Posted: 11/30/2012 12:09:40 PM
Hi...looking forward to trying my first JYC with you. |
Christy
http://myscrapbookevolution.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/PaperScientist | |
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AnneEssex
PeaNut
PeaNut 114,101
November 2003
Posts: 13
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:10:19 PM
Hi Shimelle,
Great paperclipping podcast yesterday. I'm looking forward to JYC and hope that I can get even half as excited about Christmas as the paperclipping team.
Anne | |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:10:23 PM
have you ever had a challenge that was also challenging for YOU?
oh, plenty!!!
until i had the nerve to turn down certain kinds of assignments, i was forever thinking creatively to complete baby and child assignments since i don't have children. i borrowed a lot of pictures back in the day but now I tend to use photos I have actually taken of nephews/nieces or friends' babies/children. My family tree is a little less traditional than the stereotypical scrapbooker so that idea scares me out of my mind, but I know at some point I need to tackle it in my personal albums.
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AvonPooh
BucketHead
PeaNut 308,156
April 2007
Posts: 839
Layouts: 0
Loc: Midwest
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Hi Shimelle! SO thrilled to chat today. I have a question for you. Non scrap related. Being a midwest girl myself, I was always curious about your move to England. Did you study abroad and that's how you fell in love with England? I just think it is amazing that you went from Kansas to moving to London. I mean that's a major move
And sort of scrap related, is there anything here in the States that you miss and just isn't available as easily in England? Certain products or supplies?
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shirt
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 34,233
March 2002
Posts: 5,066
Layouts: 99
Loc: MN
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:11:48 PM
Saying "Hi!" while waiting for my new washer and dryer to be delivered. Also trying to make some cards with scraps from a baby scrapbook I made for my nephew. |
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KBPea
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 395,153
October 2008
Posts: 9,916
Layouts: 135
Loc: Here
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That's the Adhesive Avenger. He fights from the shadows in the name of truth, justice and the papercrafting way!
Ha ha ha, love that.
Hi everyone! I am using this as one of my study breaks today. Much more entertaining than studying for finals | |
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HoneyBee13
PeaAddict
PeaNut 563,248
August 2012
Posts: 1,158
Layouts: 0
Loc: Florida
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:11:48 PM
I am also getting my stuff ready for JYC, so excited! | |
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HoneyBee13
PeaAddict
PeaNut 563,248
August 2012
Posts: 1,158
Layouts: 0
Loc: Florida
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:11:48 PM
I am also getting my stuff ready for JYC, so excited! | |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:12:27 PM
do you scrap every picture you print? What type of albums do you use?
I use 12x12 3-ring binder albums by American Crafts. I use black fabric covers for my yearly albums, red for travel and then the printed and other colourful albums for various special occasions and themes.
I don't scrap every picture I print. Not at all. I print a lot, and when it becomes really obvious that I have too many prints than I know what to do with, I share them out with others who were at the event, stick them on the fridge, etc.
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cropduster
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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February 2006
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| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:12:51 PM
Just wanted to say, "Hi!" and am looking so forward to JYC. I also wanted to add that I am amazed at all of your ideas and creativity. And I am so grateful that you are so willing to share your talents. Love your videos and blog! |
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Paperclips29
Photo HapPEA!
PeaNut 110,614
October 2003
Posts: 8,533
Layouts: 249
Loc: Århus, Denmark
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:13:10 PM
Hi Shimelle, thanks for hosting the chat.
This may seem like an odd query, but you do a lot of inking... so I'm wondering how often you replace the foam on your blending tool. (Alternatively, this can be read as 'My foam seems to be falling off in wee little black balls and I simply can't replace the foam because some of it still exists.) |
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shirt
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 34,233
March 2002
Posts: 5,066
Layouts: 99
Loc: MN
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:14:22 PM
I have my JYC stuff staged and ready to go. Excited for the holidays to start. |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:15:43 PM
have you ever thought about creating your own paper line?
It's come up a couple times but it's just never been the right situation. It's a huge amount of work and for that sort of commitment I would only consider it with a team who have a proven track record and don't want me to just donate my time and energy for the 'glory' of having my name on a paper line. Maybe some day if the right team comes along... but I'm perfectly happy designing with all the loveliness that's out there and in the Two Peas store! So much pretty paper. Sigh. |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:16:38 PM
Excited to start JYC Spending today gathering final supplies, charging up camera.
AWESOME. definitely a day to make sure your battery is charged and your memory card is clear with plenty of space!!!
Journal your Christmas is my favourite class of the year. |
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Lemon Cupcakes
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 214,965
July 2005
Posts: 2,004
Layouts: 43
Loc: Under The Stars
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:17:25 PM
Hi Shimelle!
I'm popping in on a break from work. Just wanted to tell you that I loved "The Perfect Collection" My husband noticed me doing a bunch of layouts one day and I tried explaining it. Now he tells me to go in my scraproom and do something "Smelly" when I'm buggin' him. 
He also likes the Glitter Girl videos, as does my two year old.
Thanks for all you do! |
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ronaba
PeaNut
PeaNut 274,904
August 2006
Posts: 230
Layouts: 0
Loc: New Zealand
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:17:36 PM
Kia ora Shimelle, I am in Auckland, NZ. It is Saturday morning & I am eating my muesli!
A big thank you for the classes you have produced this year - I am much happier with my albums since I reorganised them, Cover to Cover style.
Love all your videos & wonder if you have ever thought of doing a class, about making videos. | |
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Miss Kathy
PeaNut
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April 2007
Posts: 333
Layouts: 1
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:17:36 PM
Hi Shimelle. Glad I could sneak in to chat a while. | |
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HoneyBee13
PeaAddict
PeaNut 563,248
August 2012
Posts: 1,158
Layouts: 0
Loc: Florida
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:18:05 PM
Shimelle, do you ever have scrapping ruts, and if you do what do you to get out of it. | |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:20:32 PM
I became a pea because of your videos
THIS IS FABULOUS!!!! WELCOME!!!!
I was wondering if you've ever changed your mind about a layout that you've made? Like a layout you made when your style was different than it is now...do you ever feel the need to redo them? Or do you just accept it, like that was your style at the time?
Oh, of course. PLENTY of times. In fact, a while back and went through and removed more than a hundred layouts from my albums because I realised they weren't the story I wanted to tell. (Several years ago I used to take any magazine assignment I was given, and the result taught me lots about scrapping and publishing and freelance work and... that often these pages were made on spec and did not reflect my own choices in style, supplies, theme or tone.)
I also go back to pages that don't seem quite right and add or subtract from them. (Who am I kidding? I add. Always add.)
But it's not a case of not liking old pages - I'm quite happy to see my style has changed greatly over the years. I don't feel I need to go back and rework all those photos on new pages. It's just that we all have pages that don't seem perfect yet, and I don't mind going back to those and trying to improve them.
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2boysandwill
My turn to hit the PEAnata!!!
PeaNut 121,208
December 2003
Posts: 13,119
Layouts: 71
Loc: SCV, CA
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:21:28 PM
what's your favorite childhood memory? | |
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KBPea
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 395,153
October 2008
Posts: 9,916
Layouts: 135
Loc: Here
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:21:33 PM
This may seem like an odd query, but you do a lot of inking... so I'm wondering how often you replace the foam on your blending tool. (Alternatively, this can be read as 'My foam seems to be falling off in wee little black balls and I simply can't replace the foam because some of it still exists.)
I know you didn't direct this at me, but I don't think I've ever had to replace my Ranger pads. I use a dedicated one for each ink pad though, so even though I use a lot of ink overall each pad doesn't get too much abuse. I had trouble finding the Ranger pads last time I wanted to order them (to go with new Distress Inks I bought) so when I did find them I bought a whole extra pack just in case mine do ever wear out!
He also likes the Glitter Girl videos, as does my two year old.
My BF thinks they are funny too! I guess guys just love super heroes. | |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:21:57 PM
you should have your own flair!
Now that sounds pretty rad.
I have the toy type of flair maker... I reckon I'd have to charge about $2 per badge to make a profit on those! Will have to work on bringing the cost down!  |
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:23:11 PM
I'm working on my card list, shopping list, and scrappy making list--right now I'm stuck on decor making for a friend of mine. she requested an valentine theme--but nothing is coming to mind for right now..
Hmmm... maybe something with 'how do I love thee? let me count the ways...'?? as then you could use numerical embellishments? |
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silvercamaro77
PeaNut
PeaNut 556,424
June 2012
Posts: 76
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:23:27 PM
I know that you and your dear friend GG often build your own embellishments and clusters, but I haven't seen many instances where you've mentioned using your electronic die cutter (I think you have a cameo?).
How much do you actually use it and what are your favorite uses for it given that you so often use punches and manual dies?
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shimelle
Garden Girl
PeaNut 2,356
January 2000
Posts: 3,599
Layouts: 352
Loc: london, england
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:23:40 PM
do you have a favorite holiday movie?
Elf! |
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AnneEssex
PeaNut
PeaNut 114,101
November 2003
Posts: 13
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:24:49 PM
Hi Shimelle,
When so much of your life is shared online, is it a challenge to keep your real life separate?
I probably know more about you than some of my friends yet you don't know me at all.
Thanks Anne x | |
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Emeraldvalkyrie
PeaWee
PeaNut 462,108
March 2010
Posts: 15
Layouts: 24
Loc: Florida and Nassau,Bahamas
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:24:51 PM
So is the toy style flair gun worth it? I have debated about getting one myself, but have often wondered about refills for the kits. |
Christy
http://myscrapbookevolution.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/PaperScientist | |
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Madeline
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 54,155
October 2002
Posts: 2,207
Layouts: 357
Loc: River Ridge, Louisiana
| Posted: 11/30/2012 12:25:02 PM
I have the toy type of flair maker.
Oooo...Some friends and I were wondering if they really work well, making flair that's suitable for scrapbooks?! Have you used them on your pages? |
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