| |
GypsyMom82
PeaNut
PeaNut 496,857
January 2011
Posts: 122
Layouts: 45
 |  Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:07 PM
Hoarding is perefectly normal with this hobby. Anyone that tells you diffrent just does't get it! | |
|
tinkgumby
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 281,136
October 2006
Posts: 2,262
Layouts: 6
Loc: DFW, TX
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:14 PM
I want a scrap bunker - with a Thicker wall!  |
|
|
margievis
PeaFixture
PeaNut 58,762
December 2002
Posts: 4,221
Layouts: 335
Loc: Humboldt,TN
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:16 PM
All this talk of Mommy porn makes me giggle-- 50 Shades of Grey Thickers--Id buy that!
I'd buy them too! I am picturing a really cool ombre...maybe a satiny fabric... |
In my Camera bag:
Canon T1I DSLR
18-55mm kit lens
55-250 IS zoom lens
50mm 1.8 lens
Visit my blogs at:
scrappinmargie (for all things Crafty)
MargieV Photography (for my Photography journey)
| |
|
|
Fevvers
Garden Girl
PeaNut 83,420
April 2003
Posts: 8,409
Layouts: 720
Loc: Hawaii
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:18 PM
So Jill, your pages are always so fun in subject and appearance. You use great design fun colors and I just want to know, I don't know, any tips for us? You make it look so easy!! I think my all time fave of yours is the birthday one where you talk about catching the ice-cream truck.
I guess the best way to respond to this is to make clear that it isn't easy -- but it's FUN! I take forever to create pages because I am always moving things around and walking away and talking to my supplies (oh, yes) and second-guessing myself. I will be that GG with the 3 1/2 hour video.
The best tips that I can give are these:
- Embrace the story, and tell it like you're talking to people who get you. Use your real voice.
- Choose elements and accents that relate to the theme. There's a method to the madness. Maybe I overanalyze a little too much, which slows my process, but in the end, it's worth it. I want everything to mean something, in a way.
- Don't force a page. You likely won't be happy with it.
- If your hands aren't covered in three different colors and your clothes are clean, something has gone terribly wrong. |
|
|
smcl
PeaAddict
PeaNut 526,836
November 2011
Posts: 1,074
Layouts: 0
Loc: Beautiful HB, Southern CA
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:24 PM
Lilacgal, just wanted to say that I love that LO in your avatar!
Me too! Very sweet! |
~Susan
| |
|
|
Miss Kathy
PeaNut
PeaNut 309,431
April 2007
Posts: 333
Layouts: 1
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:33 PM
Jessica you are normal...and just like the rest of us. But you need to start using your stash! | |
|
leftturnonly
Will trade mosquitoes for cookies.
PeaNut 416,788
March 2009
Posts: 19,591
Layouts: 0
Loc: Living in Kim's Perfect World, again.
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:35 PM
Say farewell to the concept of the scrap room. These times herald the coming of the "scrap bunker."
Funny, but I want one.
Glad I'm not the only one who's ears perked up at this.  |
If PC is the way to get to Heaven, I'm going straight to Hell.
| |
|
|
sassiescrapper
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 188,495
January 2005
Posts: 2,800
Layouts: 215
Loc: socal
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:44 PM
@Jill - thanks for the geeky anniversary link. Looks like I got some of those gifts for my dh out of order. ha ha! My husband is a computer geek by occupation, a nerd and a dork. I am also all 3, not just by association (although not very geek savvy).  | |
|
LydiaInk
PeaAddict
PeaNut 268,590
July 2006
Posts: 1,905
Layouts: 171
Loc: middle of a 3-boy circus
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:41:56 PM
Hey everyone! I'm jumping in late after FINALLY getting my boys out the door to go sledding. Peace at last.
|
|
|
Ising
PeaFixture
PeaNut 454,238
January 2010
Posts: 3,776
Layouts: 68
Loc: Central Louisiana
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:42:06 PM
I loved to distress but now, I am SO over it! I have scrapbook supply ADD...once I've used something, I want to move on to something new. |
|
|
Christina Collins
BucketHead
PeaNut 524,162
October 2011
Posts: 714
Layouts: 113
Loc: Virginia
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:42:25 PM
I was never a distressing fan.
I don't like the grungy type of distressing (ripping, tearing, and then inking) but I do ink my edges. Not so much that it can be considered distressing. Just enough that it makes the inked edges stand out from the rest of the papers I'm using! |
|
|
Frootfoot
PeaNut
PeaNut 522,820
October 2011
Posts: 373
Layouts: 35
Loc: twopeasinabucket.com
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:42:32 PM
I want a scrap bunker - with a Thicker wall!
tinkgumby- LOL! Me too  |
| Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. ~ Psalm 119:105 | |
|
|
jrshapiro
PeaAddict
PeaNut 226,382
October 2005
Posts: 1,036
Layouts: 23
Loc: New England
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:42:36 PM
@ Jill - great advice, thank you! |
|
|
Fevvers
Garden Girl
PeaNut 83,420
April 2003
Posts: 8,409
Layouts: 720
Loc: Hawaii
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:42:49 PM
I loved your "Hawaii" Layout.
Thanks! I'm stoked that Elle's Studio is branching out to include patterned papers. The "Day to Day" collection is so me. |
|
|
sassiescrapper
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 188,495
January 2005
Posts: 2,800
Layouts: 215
Loc: socal
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:43:11 PM
Hi Kelly! How are you? I'm still trying to catch up to this crazy chat!  | |
|
smcl
PeaAddict
PeaNut 526,836
November 2011
Posts: 1,074
Layouts: 0
Loc: Beautiful HB, Southern CA
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:43:17 PM
I want a scrap bunker - with a Thicker wall!
Can I share your bunker, tinkgumby? |
~Susan
| |
|
|
Jessica337
PeaNut
PeaNut 561,063
July 2012
Posts: 142
Layouts: 0
Loc: Southern New Hampshire
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:43:31 PM
Oh I have watched every GG video and many of the rest. That's where I see all the more awesome products that are out there and then I order more - LOL! You should see my MUST have list from these new collections! |
*** Jessica ***
31, Works from home FT, and has 5 kiddos (11, 7, 5, 3, 1)  | |
|
|
LonR
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 380,304
June 2008
Posts: 2,507
Layouts: 88
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:43:34 PM
Thanks for responding Jill, I know I worded that terribly!
I'm laughing at the last part. I hate walking away with bling or an alpha stuck in some embarrassing place, but hey, at least I got crafty! |
|
|
cropping cassy
PeaNut
PeaNut 332,121
August 2007
Posts: 65
Layouts: 0
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:43:35 PM
My favorites so far are the Basic Grey lines, Jenni Bowlin, and Simple Stories. | |
|
Pottle
EncycloPEAdia
PeaNut 271,557
August 2006
Posts: 3,470
Layouts: 401
Loc: Maine
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:44:48 PM
I still do like distressed and grungy.
Paint, rip, ink, scratch.
But I love art journaling, too, and all those are so fun for AJ. |
| Pea-ing, pinning, and playing! | |
|
|
Fevvers
Garden Girl
PeaNut 83,420
April 2003
Posts: 8,409
Layouts: 720
Loc: Hawaii
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:44:57 PM
50 Shades of Grey Thickers--Id buy that!
LOL! |
|
|
mjmarmo
PeaAddict
PeaNut 83,276
April 2003
Posts: 1,240
Layouts: 501
Loc: Michigan
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:44:59 PM
I love inking edges and am learning to play with mists.
|
|
|
ksimoner
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 399,971
November 2008
Posts: 2,378
Layouts: 150
Loc: California
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:45:05 PM
Hi Kelly! How are you? I'm still trying to catch up to this crazy chat!
Anne- I am chatting, watching football and still in my pjs! Glad to see you here!!! |
|
|
Christina Collins
BucketHead
PeaNut 524,162
October 2011
Posts: 714
Layouts: 113
Loc: Virginia
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:45:09 PM
@sassiescrapper - another geeky crafter? yay!
<----Notice my hello kitty star wars shirt.
|
|
|
sassiescrapper
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 188,495
January 2005
Posts: 2,800
Layouts: 215
Loc: socal
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:45:31 PM
Oh, hubby just offered to make his specialty "Fishers rancheros." It's basically huevos rancheros but Fisher-style (that's our last name). He adds chili verde to it. So yummy! Told you he was a dork! Gotta love that man!  | |
|
AirBrush
PeaNut
PeaNut 111,700
October 2003
Posts: 47
Layouts: 6
Loc: So Cal.
 | Posted: 1/13/2013 3:45:44 PM
I want a scrap bunker - with a Thicker wall!
Love that! Me too! | |
|
Fevvers
Garden Girl
PeaNut 83,420
April 2003
Posts: 8,409
Layouts: 720
Loc: Hawaii
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:06 PM
Yay for posting, samthefrog! This is like your pea christening! |
|
|
margievis
PeaFixture
PeaNut 58,762
December 2002
Posts: 4,221
Layouts: 335
Loc: Humboldt,TN
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:14 PM
I want a scrap bunker - with a Thicker wall!
Can I share with you?We could crop all day! |
In my Camera bag:
Canon T1I DSLR
18-55mm kit lens
55-250 IS zoom lens
50mm 1.8 lens
Visit my blogs at:
scrappinmargie (for all things Crafty)
MargieV Photography (for my Photography journey)
| |
|
|
Monica B
*Princess of Chat*
PeaNut 202,492
April 2005
Posts: 21,237
Layouts: 656
Loc: Kansas City
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:15 PM
I guess the best way to respond to this is to make clear that it isn't easy -- but it's FUN! I take forever to create pages because I am always moving things around and walking away and talking to my supplies (oh, yes) and second-guessing myself. I will be that GG with the 3 1/2 hour video.
Oh my gosh, this is so totally me Jill! I second guess myself constantly when I'm scrapping. And spend too much time trying to find the perfect paper or embellishment. And I talk to myself and my supplies. It took me ALL DAY yesterday to complete one layout!
We should be best friends. |
|
|
pawnek
PeaNut
PeaNut 316,654
May 2007
Posts: 92
Layouts: 11
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:21 PM
I can't wait to see the use your stash videos. | |
|
~Lucy~
BucketHead
PeaNut 120,627
December 2003
Posts: 586
Layouts: 1
Loc: UK
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:23 PM
As usual I'm liking parts of lots of collections, but very few where I like most/all of it ... Simple stores is a winner though
|
|
|
paperpilekitten
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 118,945
December 2003
Posts: 2,821
Layouts: 126
Loc: Stockholm, Sweden
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:27 PM
Just running by the chat again.
I'm so busy this evening. It's the 20th and last day of Christmas so I'm taking the tree down and all the decorations.
Aww, I'm so sad it's over. Can't wait to start planning next Christmas. Yes, I know, I'm crazy! lol!
|
|
|
Ising
PeaFixture
PeaNut 454,238
January 2010
Posts: 3,776
Layouts: 68
Loc: Central Louisiana
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:28 PM
Downton Abbey tonight anyone? Lol |
|
|
Christina Collins
BucketHead
PeaNut 524,162
October 2011
Posts: 714
Layouts: 113
Loc: Virginia
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:30 PM
All this talk of Mommy porn makes me giggle-- 50 Shades of Grey Thickers--Id buy that!
I'd buy them too! I am picturing a really cool ombre...maybe a satiny fabric...
HAHA.
I died laughing. |
|
|
sassiescrapper
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 188,495
January 2005
Posts: 2,800
Layouts: 215
Loc: socal
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:34 PM
This afternoon I'll be working on my "Scrap Your Stash" video. Any requests as to what items you'd like me to attempt to use? I'm up for a challenge!
Pattern paper, stamps, washi, ribbon, buttons - doesn't matter. I feel like I hoard everything! | |
|
CristinaC
PeaNut
PeaNut 324,465
June 2007
Posts: 218
Layouts: 248
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:46 PM
Thanks for the tips, Jill! Your story telling and use of color are fantastic! |
| Visit my blog at http://cristinascrap.blogspot.com | |
|
|
tinkgumby
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 281,136
October 2006
Posts: 2,262
Layouts: 6
Loc: DFW, TX
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:46:55 PM
50 Shades Of Grey Thickers - BRILLIANT! Now someone *has* to write that!
You guys can share my bunker, but bring your own trimmer!  |
|
|
SusanB722
PeaNut
PeaNut 39,029
May 2002
Posts: 125
Layouts: 35
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:47:06 PM
Thanks for the tips Jill. I've got lots of your layouts bookmarked and pinned and it's nice to get a little insight into your process. | |
|
Pottle
EncycloPEAdia
PeaNut 271,557
August 2006
Posts: 3,470
Layouts: 401
Loc: Maine
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:47:26 PM
I am watching football too.
A bit delayed just started the Patriots game. Finished the Seahawks game.
I'm ahead in my family pool. |
| Pea-ing, pinning, and playing! | |
|
|
iggyboo32
PeaNut
PeaNut 548,722
March 2012
Posts: 91
Layouts: 6
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:47:28 PM
Joining late.
Jill thanks for the tips on the los | |
|
LilacGal
PeaAddict
PeaNut 44,256
August 2002
Posts: 1,128
Layouts: 13
Loc: Mooresville, NC
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:47:32 PM
Lilacgal, just wanted to say that I love that LO in your avatar!
Me too! Very sweet!
Seriously, y'all have put a smile on my face. I almost missed this chat bc I seem to have caught a stomach bug. I feel wickedly queasy right now. You peas sure know how to make a girl feel better. |
|
|
mjmarmo
PeaAddict
PeaNut 83,276
April 2003
Posts: 1,240
Layouts: 501
Loc: Michigan
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:47:57 PM
I love this site for inspiration!!
|
|
|
Tashak
PeaFixture
PeaNut 223,381
September 2005
Posts: 3,403
Layouts: 79
Loc: somewhere over the rainbow
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:47:59 PM
Tinkgumby, I want to come to your scrap bunker, just to stare at the Thicker wall. |
|
|
Darkchami
PeaAddict
PeaNut 473,951
July 2010
Posts: 1,136
Layouts: 56
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:48:10 PM
I'm up for ribbon for "scrap your stash." My ribbon no longer fits in my containers. It is taking over my desk. | |
|
GypsyMom82
PeaNut
PeaNut 496,857
January 2011
Posts: 122
Layouts: 45
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:48:12 PM
I love inking my edges too. I love Glitter Girl because she always inks her edges on layouts...supports my style! | |
|
TSC
Queen of Unfinished Projects
PeaNut 216,289
July 2005
Posts: 31,472
Layouts: 1,066
Loc: Greenville, KY
| |
margievis
PeaFixture
PeaNut 58,762
December 2002
Posts: 4,221
Layouts: 335
Loc: Humboldt,TN
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:48:14 PM
@Margareta-I totally understand! I love Christmas! |
In my Camera bag:
Canon T1I DSLR
18-55mm kit lens
55-250 IS zoom lens
50mm 1.8 lens
Visit my blogs at:
scrappinmargie (for all things Crafty)
MargieV Photography (for my Photography journey)
| |
|
|
Frootfoot
PeaNut
PeaNut 522,820
October 2011
Posts: 373
Layouts: 35
Loc: twopeasinabucket.com
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:48:17 PM
Can't wait to start planning next Christmas. Yes, I know, I'm crazy! lol!
paperpilkitten- don't worry; only 346 days til Christmas! |
| Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. ~ Psalm 119:105 | |
|
|
ksimoner
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 399,971
November 2008
Posts: 2,378
Layouts: 150
Loc: California
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:48:18 PM
Oh, hubby just offered to make his specialty "Fishers rancheros." It's basically huevos rancheros but Fisher-style (that's our last name). He adds chili verde to it. So yummy!
This chat has some amazing husbands! Some cook, do laundry and even wash the dishes! Awesome Pea Husbands! |
|
|
Frootfoot
PeaNut
PeaNut 522,820
October 2011
Posts: 373
Layouts: 35
Loc: twopeasinabucket.com
| Posted: 1/13/2013 3:48:22 PM
Can't wait to start planning next Christmas. Yes, I know, I'm crazy! lol!
paperpilekitten- don't worry; only 346 days til Christmas! |
| Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. ~ Psalm 119:105 | |
|
|
