WhoGivesaScrap!?

Monthly Crop - Collective Journeys

2011-02-20T11:51:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Ladies!

Please find all of the info below.

The crop will be 10:00am - 10:00pm, $10 per person. We are able to bring our own snacks, so I ask that we all pitch in and bring goodies / snacks to share. There is plenty around if you wish to leave for lunch and a great sandwich shop across the street in walking distance.

We will need a minimum of 6 to sign up, so please do so soon as I want to continue to be able to use this space as we have been invited to do so. =)

If you have any questions please let me know.

**I am also asking that those attending sign up in the database so that way I have a head count of who is all coming.

***You can ask for Christine. I am sure Christine is not there everyday but she aid anyone should be able to take the reservation as we are down on their calendar.

Thanks!

Collective Journey
1755 Orangetree Lane
Redlands, CA 92374

Phone: 909-793-2200

Directions
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Tuesday - Friday 11am-7pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12 noon- 5pm
Closed on Mondays!
We may be open later on nights we have classes or crops. Please call ahead to see if we are here!

WhoGivesaScrap Winter Retreat

2011-02-08T21:20:00.001-08:00

Okay so 12 of us fun girls got together for our annual retreat. We usually do this once a year and we have such a good time! This was our 2nd time at The Scrap Retreat House in Winchester.

In attendance we had, Janice, Audrey, Wendy, Cynthia, Robin, Billie, Charlie, Marjorie, Marie and Melissa. Love these girls, cause I had a real good time!

This was the first time that I was completely unprepared for this retreat. Life has just been a whirlwind! I think I was just really looking forward to the time away!

This was also the 1st retreat where I was not too productive, but I still got some stuff done.
We had a BUNCH of snacks, food, drinks, alot of girl time, girl talk, laughing.....oooh the best part was my 60 minute massage I got on Saturday. The poor masseuse did maybe 7-8 of us I know she was ready to go home! Before she left we had her snag our pic though...see below!

Yes....that is me...and that is our mascot mask. There is a story behind it but to make it real short..lol...our Yahoo Group, WhoGivesaScrap. One of our members just shortened it all together and alot of come to just call us WhoGAS as they are the acronyms...lol...I know I know. So Miss Wendy, came across a GAS MASK! And it seems to appear at every crop recently...lol.

Wendy, Marjorie and I

Miss Robin graciously did a make and take for us, the layout was pretty cool. I learned a few techniques, will post later with other items I completed. Thanks Robin! Visit her blog, she does pretty cool stuff!

Ok....brace yourself.....

We usually do some type of RAK or group project that we all take part in. Well some girls just didn't have the guts to do it....however.....ladies if you take a REAL close look at the photos below, you can kinda get the idea as to what was goin down and what we had to ALTER! LOL!

Enjoy the photos! I MUST admit, I wasn't too excited about working in this project cause it just didn't feel right! BUT, the end result was great! We all shared some pretty heart wrenching laughs...lol! We had an OVERACHIEVER in the group...as she made wrist cuffs and earrings to match...I won't even get in to what they were made out of! LOL!

Wendy - The Overachiever...

Charlies product...

Marie's Product...

We have a tradition to do the Cupid Shuffle dance at every retreat. We did it a few times, but we thought it would be fun to do it in our "slippers." Unfortunately, we were sliding all over the floor...with the exception of Marie..BECAUSE she took the backing off the bottom of her "SLIPPERS" LOL!!!

Me & Charlie showing off our slippahz!

Here are the ladies that had the guts to partake in the activity...LOL! Girl Power! Embrace your slippahz! Here are mine...lol...

Here is a collective picture of them all....LOL!!!! Good job ladies!

Overall I had a good time, as usual! can't wait to do it again!

Charity Wings Fundraising Crop Crop at Tiffany's

2011-01-26T09:31:00.000-08:00

*written by our WhoGivesaScrap Girly Girl Wendy!

What a GAS!
Here's an opportunity for us scrappers to do what we love and benefit others at the same time!

I think I posted about this crop awhile back, and I just learned Elena from Charity Wings is offering us WhoGas girls a special deal!

We get $10 off the registration fee (sweeeet!) and...
1.$5 Gift Card to Elephant Bar & Restaurant
2.Making Memories Vintage Jewelry Kit
3.Premier Swag Bag fit for Royalty!
VALUE OVER $40

...and the the WhoGAS girl who raises the most donations will get their registration fee refunded.
Charity Wings will also make a personalized donate button for each person and all we have to do is send it out and set a goal of getting 10 peeps to donate at least $10 each. (Personally, I'm counting on my facebook peeps!) lol

So here's the scrappy details:
Here's a link to Charity Wings website, which gives all the details about the crop.

Here's the basics:
Fundraising Crop from 9am-midnight
When: March 12, 2011
Where: Boys & Girls Club in San Marcos (North San Diego county)
How much: $50 ($40 for WhoGas groupies) + a minimum of $100 in donations
Why: Charity Wings raises money for worth organizations - the money from this particular crop benefits the San Marcos Boys & Girls Club, and the Cancer Coping Center

If you look at the event details there are all kinds of things going on for us scrappers like food, contests, raffles, make-n-takes...just to name a few. I know that I have paid up to $35 just to go to an all day crop that includes only dinner and drinks, and none of that money went to charity, so paying $40 for a crop with all the bells and whistles, plus the fact that the money goes to
charity gives me happy vibes! ;)

For you die hard scrappers, there is a nice store in Poway called Cool Scrapbook Stuff, and another in Vista called Ever After...both excellent places for cropping if you wanted to stay in a hotel and scrap on Sunday! (or if you're a WhoGas girl, you can join me for free in Ramona for a no frills, free all day crop)

Hoping to see some WhoGAS representation!
Wendy

NSD Event Happening in SoCal

2011-01-26T09:29:00.000-08:00

....brought to you by our member Laurie Rush....

National Scrapbook Weekend
April 30th-May 1st

I know what you're thinking! Its a little early to be thinking about NSD BUT
we're planning a HUGE Crop for that weekend.

I'm teaming up with Erica at Your Scrapbook Stash, to bring you the best crop
ever!

6 foot tables
Prizes
Contests
Vendor Fair
Candy bar
and MORE!

Crop tickets are $50 and registration is open now!

What your crop ticket gets you:

22 hours of cropping time
A 6 foot table all to yourself!
4 meals
Goodie bags, page kit, contests, prizes and games
Did I mention there will be a Candy Bar?

Vendor Faire - we will have vendors there selling their handmade items and kits.
Some of your favorite local Etsy sellers will be there! Vicki will also be
there.

If you would like to purchase a table at the Vendor Faire, please email
NSDCrop2011@gmail.com to sign up!

If you would like to purchase your ticket now before it sells out, you can
paypal Erica at NSDCrop2011@gmail.com Or you can pay at any of the crops in
Orange.

If you have any questions please let us know.

Laurie
Establish your hearts, for
the coming of the Lord is at hand.
James 5:8

Jennifer H's LOVED Chex Mix!

2011-01-21T18:51:00.000-08:00

This Chex mix was a hit at the crop last week! Everyone LOVED it!
Enjoy!

Jennifer H's recipe:

1 box Chex cereal (I use rice)
1 box Golden Grahams cereal
1 cup slivered almonds
2 sticks butter
1 bottle Karo light corn syrup
2 cups sugar
1 large bag M&Ms
1/2 bag coconut

Combine the cereals, coconut, & almonds in a large bowl. Set aside.

In a saucepan, melt butter, sugar and syrup. Bring to a boil and stir for 2 min
(just to keep from burning on bottom).
Pour syrup mixture over cereal mix and stir until coated. Carefully mix M&Ms in.
Pour onto wax paper, spreading the mix out. Allow to cool then enjoy!

February Altered Project Swap - Hosted By Elia

2011-01-05T10:24:00.000-08:00

Elia has proposed a Decorative Stick Pin Swap!

Here are the details and a few random photos I found in Etsy. One of the photos is from our very own Jennifer Priest. She is dominating the decorative pins section on Etsy. They are all beautiful!

So here we go:

Theme Stick Pins.

Each person will make (2) stick pins for each person in the swap.
Stick pins should be mailed by February 1st.

Here is a nice you tube video for those of you who have never made them.. They are super easy make.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41-u4QtnpFk&feature=related

Please sign up in the data base no later than January 11th so everyone will know how many to make...

Thanks Elia

February Inchie Swap - Hosted by Robin

2011-01-05T10:18:00.000-08:00

February Inchie Swap - Hosted by Robin

Color Scheme: Greens
(You can use different colors but dominant color must be Green)

Deadine will be 2/15/11

**Remember if you wanted to do a Valentine Inchie swap, send them along with your Jan swap and I'll swap both out at the same time. You will only get Valentine Inchies back if you send them in. Colors: red, black, white. Theme: hearts, love.

If you haven't started on any, they are super quick to make. It will be a breeze to make the Jan ones and the valentine ones.

~Robin

Yard Sale - Hosted by Robin

2011-01-05T10:01:00.000-08:00

You are invited to join me at my place to sell your scrapbook stuff at my house on Saturday February 12, 2011.

Scrapbook Yard Sale
533 San Miguel Dr.
Corona, CA 92879

Saturday, February 12, 2011
8 am to 1 pm

RSVP to sell.

~Robin Redd
my blog

New Years Crop at Robins

2011-01-02T13:26:00.001-08:00

Thank you Robin for hosting!
We had a good time of course!

In attendance:

Robin
Jessica
Cynthia
Tricia
Alondra

Here are a few pics:

January Sketch challenge

2011-01-01T11:29:00.000-08:00

1st Sketch Challenge for the year!
Below you will see the stetch and eachmembers entries.
All members who participate will receive a RAK from me!

Rules:
All entries must be new as of 12/31/11 (which is when it was posted)
Deadline to enter: 1/31/11

Sketch brought to you by Pagemaps

Inchie Swap

2011-01-01T11:14:00.000-08:00

Inchie Swap
Hosted by: Robin

What is an Inchie!? Check out some samples here:
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/projects/_inchies_/

You can put Inchies on anything. Make them into charms, put them on cards or
layouts.

Our member Robin has been graciously enough to host this Inchie Swap and will be hosting them regularly based on themes

More samples:
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/projects/_inchie%20swap_/2/

First theme will be: ......Winter, January, New Year.
Colors: blue, white and silver.

Inchies Due: 1/15/11 and will need to be sent to Robin to her home address is listed in our group. If you need the address let either herself or me know!

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&q=inchie+stamps&b\
iw=1080&bih=490

You can use any medium to make your inchies, even use stuff that you have
around already. Robin will try to keep the swap groups small if there are a lot
that sign up.

BOM: Humble Beginnings

2010-05-24T10:03:00.000-07:00

Humble Beginnings

About your humble beginnings. Record your birth statistics, just as you would for a newborn baby:
• Date of birth
• Time of birth
• Day of the week
• Weight
• Length
• Hospital / location
• Colour of eyes and hair
• Doctor / midwife
• Details of hospital stay

You might like to include events that happened on the day, or in the year you were born.

Here are some fun sites:

http://www.thescrapheap.com.au/years/years-index.html (An Australian Site)
http://www.kidinfo.com/References/Calendars.html
http://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html
http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/
http://dmarie.com/timecap/

Personal Journaling:

Now that you have the basics about your birth, lets dig a little deeper and look at the circumstances of your birth. Were you a much wanted and eagerly anticipated baby, a happy, or not-so-happy surprise? What did your birth mean for your parents, for your family? How did they feel about having a new baby around? Why were you born?

Now take a moment to consider the way the above knowledge has impacted on your life. Has it made you feel loved and cherished, resentful, happy, unworthy, secure, comfortable?

Remember that this personal information need not be shared with anyone else. It simply gives you a starting point from which to consider your life.

Different Angles

2010-05-18T22:24:00.000-07:00

Different Angles

Some have probably already completed a “Book of Me.” Share with others in the group how you laid your book out. What were the must haves in the book?

Below is the basic blueprint I used for my book I did about 5 years ago... This time around I may add / omit some of the below items. It is completely your preference. The following ideas may assist you in getting started.

Titile Page

Meaning of your name (Gender, Usage, Pronunciation, etc.)

What does your name mean to you?

Cool Facts about YOU!

Books you have read…

Movies you have seen…(like top 5-10)

Music I listened to in the past / current

Your Characteristics

Things you may have learned from parents, siblings, family members, professors/teachers, etc.

Top 10 Vacation Spots

Dedicate a Top 10 page (movies, artists, books, foods, tv shows)

Book of Me

2010-05-18T22:23:00.000-07:00

Okay...so since the month of May is almost over I think to give us a nice even
round timeframe, we will begin the challenge 6/1 and be able to present our book
(completed of course) no later than 8/1. Meaning challenge set to end 7/31.

I will try daily to put forth ideas and challenges to help you along with your
book.

Whats so great about this is that you can design your book anyway you wish and
in any order. This is NOT a race...so tale your time!

All participants will receive a RAK for putting forth your time and effort. =)

We all deserve a Book of Me...as we are always the ones telling stories of
everyone else...its time for use to tell our story...ABOUT US! This book will be
ALL ABOUT YOU!

I would recommend keeping a mini folder or notebook so that you can print these
ideas out later and be able to refer to them at will. If you aren't
participating this time around, maybe you can still
complete one in the future!

Tricia

February Challenege - Hosted by Erica

2010-02-10T18:16:00.000-08:00

This is going to be easy peasy for you guys!

The February Challenge is

.....Create a DOUBLE page layout (any size 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, 8.5x11) about Love (orlack thereof), Romance (or lack therof), Valentines Day, Anti-Valentines Day...... you get the picture.

Here's the catch - you CANNOT use any red or pink papers. No papers with hearts or the word love. Basically anything NOT themed towards this month.

Challenge ends on February 28th and I will draw two winners. Each will win a goodie bag and gift certificate to the store. Gallery will be created tonight and will be titled February 2010 Challenge.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to post them here. Lets see everyonetake part in this one!

Erica

Bingo Game

2010-01-24T20:26:00.000-08:00

Theme: "Things you will find at a retreat"

Be sure to submit your words no later than 1/31/10, 1st set of words will be called out / posted on Monday, 2/1/10. Please also sign up in the database.

Thank you

Tricia

Valentines Card Swap

2010-01-17T14:20:00.001-08:00

Card Swap

Good afternoon Ladies! In efforts to make our group more active, I am offering our first card swap ofthe year.

Theme: Valentines!
How will it work? Its simple. You will design a card for each person who is participating in the swap and it must be Valentine related. Does it have to be red? Nope...it can be any design, color you choose.

For our first swap of the year, I am not making this difficult.

2 deadlines:
1st Deadline: 1/24/10 to sign up. This deadline is in place to be fair to those who need the time to design the cards.
2nd Deadline: 2/7/10. Please have your cards in the mail no later than this date to ensure delivery by Valentines Day.

If you are interested please be sure to sign up in the database.Thanks!I hope to see some participation!

Marie's Mexican Chicken Dip! YUMMOOO!!!!

2010-01-02T09:36:00.000-08:00

Marie ws oh so kind to share this recipe with us of her Mexican Chicken Dip! It was the BOMB!!!
Mexican Chicken Dip

Mix together in a large bowl:
2 cups shredded cheese (any type)
2 8oz packages cream cheese (room temperature)
1 can chicken (drained)
2 cups mayonnaise1 small can chopped jalapenos
2 7oz cans chopped green chilies

Put in baking dish. Bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes (until bubbly). Once removed from oven, let it cool for 15 minutes. Serve with favorite tortilla chips. Great hot or cold.

Enjoy!
Marie

***Thanks Marie***

Resolution Challenges

2010-01-02T00:34:00.000-08:00

Resolution Challenge Entries:

Vote for your most favorite today! Deadline to vote will be 1/5/10! Good luck ladies!

Shermaine

Lisa

Kim

Kierstin

Erica

Annoucement!

2010-01-02T00:08:00.000-08:00

Okay ladies! Last year we all said a blog would be a good idea to keep track of our events, challenges, etc.

This year I am asking for your help! Anyone with free time and who commit to help?

With efforts in trying to keep our blog afloat I am looking for someone to post the following:

1. Techniques
2. Our challenges
3. Anything else you can think of

I am looking for maybe 2 people at the max!
YOU MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER! If you are interested, please feel free to email me personally at: LuvJones78@msn.com.

In your email, please use the subject Blog. In your email please tell me what you would like to see more of in our blog and where you think you may be able to contribute.

Thanks for all those who are dedicated!

Tricia

Happy New Year...1st Crop pf the Year!

2010-01-01T23:56:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years WhoGAS!

Well we had our first crop today and it was a blast as usual! We had TONS of food, good laughs...and did I say plenty of food!

Thanks to the ladies in attendance for making it a blast:

Elia
Denise
Jennifer
Charon
Michelle
Lisa
Melissa
Robin
Marie
Rachel
Alondra
Tricia

We had a good time! Here are some pics for your enjoyment!

Alondra, Charon, Michelle & Elia

Melissa - her table is empty because she was on her way out!

Tricia

Marie, Lisa & Rachel

That damn Red Box Lady...Alondra!

Elia, Aloha!

Charon, Denise & Michelle

Journaling Prompt # 20

2009-08-16T18:35:00.001-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 20
August 15, 2009

Here's a fun website to spice up your journaling. ( Alondra doesn't need it!)

http://www.wordle.net/Note, change the colors and fonts and if you're going to print it, you probablydon't want to use black background!Joanne

Journaling Prompt # 19

2009-08-16T18:33:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 19
August 14, 2009

Here is the link: http://www.debbiehodge.com/classmaterials/katrina/TTLClassPreview.pdf

You can either take a new picture or use a pic you already have.

These are the questions:
I discovered that before I took each of my photos Ithought about 4 things:
1. What do I see?
2. How does it make me feel?
3. What meaning does it have for me?
4. What does it make me want to do? She also gives a list of things to photograph. I already have pics of toys, food, favorite chair, mailbox and cats.

I have five projects for journaling going on right now, hopefully I'll getsomething finished for this before midnight. Probably about kittens!

Journaling Prompt # 18

2009-08-16T18:31:00.000-07:00

Journaling Challenge # 18
August 13, 2009

Firsts - write about a first. Perhaps your child's first tooth, first step, first word, or first day of school. Or a first for you - first love, first date, first car ( I was going to say first marriage - but I didn't!) And, I am giving a few easy tips that apply to the August Challenge - how to write five lines of journaling.

When I teach boys how to write, I tell them to draw ( or look ) at their hand. First, we start with the pinkie , which is kindof a hook. We need a hook to draw the reader's attention, sometimes a question or an exclamatory sentence - get a little bit of excitement going! 2nd finger,write an introduction or statement of your story. Now you have two fingers or two lines to be descriptive - use your five senses! When we get to the thumb, we write a concluding statement, concisely summarizing our story. Here is my sample: really thought that after fifty, there wouldn't be any great FIRSTS!!

But my first homemade from scratch pumpkin pie from the first pumpkin grown in my own garden was a delicious surprise! As it baked, the house was filed with adelicious aroma. The pie looked so tempting and the texture was so smooth andcreamy. It called out to me to taste it! Delectable! My belief in FIRSTS hasbeen restored! When I printed it landscape, it came out to five lines.

Joanne

Journaling Prompt # 17

2009-08-16T18:29:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 17
August 12, 2009

Sorry, I procrastinated today!

Topic - Use numbers to tell your story.

Make a list, etc. I numbered photos inmy example. It came out a bit too wild for me, but Raymond liked it. Now he has me doing more photo shoots and is requesting both 12x12 pages AND a mini-album!

My example from yesterday is uploaded too.
Note to self: Do not erase word doc until you decide on colors of papers! I had intended on using White Out bright pps, but switched to neutrals and I didn't save my word doc and I was too lazytoo retype everything on beige cardstock. I am trying to pretend that it was adesign decision.alternate Promptpick something from here : http://www.journalersjunction.chindimples.com/

Journaling Prompt # 16

2009-08-16T18:27:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 16
August 11, 2009

Trisha has inspired me - today we will write about WALKING SHOES!!! Ok, you can journal about any athletic subject, about yourself or anyone else. OR you can start an exercise journal, here are some :http://walking.about.com/library/day/xdiary.htm http://www.health-fitness-tips.com/downloads/HFTNutritionFitnessLog.pdf http://www.alldietsource.com/DietPlan/Journals/Exercise%20Journal.pdf http://images.teamsugar.com/static/imgs/fitjournal.pdf And here is part of my journaling:

RUNNING SHOES

When I was a kid, the shoes to have were PF Flyers. Keds were ok, and Converse made high top basketball shoes. Actually, they were called sneakers. Addidas and Tretorn made tennis shoes. In the 1980â€™s, the running shoe was invented. I was working two jobs â€" 60 hours a week â€" and going to school. I was running all over New York City. I am the person who invented wearing running shoes with work attire. I wore running shoes under my sterile shoecovers in the hospital, then with a dress as I ran down to Bloomies, and then Iactually did more running with them when I worked out with the NY RoadrunnersClub. I always thought it was very apropos that we did our post run stretchesat the Church of the Heavenly Rest. But the reason I made running shoes a fashion statement was due to a little store on 59th St. Before Nike came out with their waffle trainers, this shop sold basic running shoes with simple linesâ€" that were dyed all kinds of fashion colors and shipped in from Korea. I would take orders from my co-workers in the Bronx and buy half a dozen pair aweek. I am willing to take full credit for establishing this practical fad!

My lo will be uploaded later today. I did upload my project from Sunday and I did work on yesterday's as well.

Journaling Prompt # 15

2009-08-16T18:25:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 15
August 10, 2009

Here's a fun journal to print: http://is7.twopeasinabucket.com/grace200708.pdf if it is not to your taste, don't use up your ink printing it, but read throughit and pick a prompt for today. I am putting it in my handbag and will write init during spare moments.Joanne

Journaling Prompt # 14

2009-08-16T18:23:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 14
August 9, 2009

Write down ten reasons why you deserve to dream and pursue your dream - right now!
You needn't share all you journaling today. Pick a word from each reason to share. Mine were:

work
success
share
overcome
ready
opportunity
lifelong
experience
creative
need.

Joanne

Journaling Prompt # 13

2009-08-16T18:21:00.002-07:00

Journaling Challenge # 13
August 8, 2009

Today - let's document a conversation.
It's done all the time in magazines, andI've wanted to do it, but never have written anything down.

Here's mine:

Trevor, how do you like your new High School?"

"It's great – I almost went on a date!"

"Oh, what is her name?"

"I don't know her name."

"Which of your classes is she in?"

"She's not in any of my classes."

"Well, where did you talk to her?"

"Uh, I never talked to her. We passed each other in the hall and she turned around and looked at me."

"Ok, Trevor. Here are some dating rules. First, you have to know the girl'sname AND you have to talk to her before you go out on a date."

"Oh, I can do that!"

I hope to do a lo today after we get make from the coin show in LA.

Journaling Link:
http://www.journalersjunction.chindimples.com/

Journaling Prompt # 12

2009-08-16T18:21:00.001-07:00

Journaling Challenge # 12
August 7, 2009

If 26 words were too much for you - describe your life in SIX words!http://www.a1articles.com/article_1001170_24.html

Journaling Prompt # 11

2009-08-16T18:19:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 11
August 6, 2009

How about an A to Z of YOU!!

List 26 words, from A to z that describe you.

Be upbeat - no achy, bloated,constipated, depressed, etc!

Think of what you would want your future granddaughters to know about you. Get creative at the end of the alphabet - we can't all be wonderful, excellent, young and zany! It is a good exercise to get out the dictionary and to choose which of the common words
(Creative, Crafty,caring..) depicts you the best. I'm still working on mine and I can't find the lo that inspired me (does anyoneknow how to organize favorites in firefox?) But here are a few samples:

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1258786 http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1284126 http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1143407

another way to do a to zhttp://www.cfcl.com/vlb/Memes/Me_A-Z.html
Joanne

52 Week Challenge - 31 & 32

2009-08-16T17:50:00.000-07:00

Week # 31 – Celebrate a Great Person

We all have special people ion our lives – people who have made a difference. Elsie thinks it’s so important to create scrapbook pages that help share the essence who they are and what they mean to us. For this challenge, create a layout that celebrates a special someone in your life!

Week # 32 – Play with Photo Proportions

Have a photo graph you just love? Here’s the challenge: feature a photograph predominantly on your layout by making it a large portion of your background. Try this technique digitally or with a traditionally printed photo.

Journaling Prompt # 10

2009-08-04T21:56:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 10
August 5, 2009

Journal about : MOVIES!!!

Anything you want - past, present or future.Here's a link to a mini-book

http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/projects/t_summerfilmsmini.aspx

Journaling Prompt # 9

2009-08-04T15:46:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 9
August 4, 2009

What are 20 of your favorite things (NOT people)?It doesn't have to be in different categories - mine seemed to be food and Ididn't list scrapbooking! If you are writing a health journal, it could be 20favorite healthy things :)I made a list and made it into a lo using leftover pics. I'll upload tonight.

Journaling Link:
http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-a-Diary-and-Stick-to-It

Journaling Prompt # 8

2009-08-04T15:42:00.001-07:00

August 3, 2009 Challenge

Today, we'll use this weeks ( Week 31) Challenge from the 52 week challenge -
Celebrate a Great Person.

My lo is posted - I wrote about Abraham Lincoln and well researching the event,I learned that the gentleman who impersonates Lincoln is quite cool himself.

You could write about a mentor, family member, whoever you believe is great.Joanne

Journaling Prompt # 7

2009-08-04T15:37:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 7
August 2, 2009

Use a journaling box / spot / whatever!And here is a link to some printable:http://www.packagetech.com/SS-PDF/journalingboxes.pdf

August Challenge - hosted by Erica

2009-08-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

Okay, heres the August Challenge.

Lots of cool stuff in the prize pack.
Bazzill Cardstock, patterned papers and more! Over $30 in goodies!

The Challenge is called 1-2-3-4-5
Make a layout using:
1 - sheet of patterned paper (can be double sided)
2 - sheets of cardstock (can be 1 or 2 page layouts)
3 - stamps (can be the same image repeated or 3 different images)
4 - pictures (any size)
5 - lines of journaling (can be any length - 12x12 lines or shorter. Just needsto be 5 lines)

I will try to create a gallery here for this challenge.

Good luck!

Journaling Prompt # 6

2009-08-02T08:33:00.001-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 6
August 1, 2009

Interview!

Ok, if you don't think you have something to say - interview someone else!

Journaling Link:

http://scrapbooking.families.com/blog/why-journal

Journaling Prompt # 5

2009-08-02T08:31:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 5
July 31, 2009

BOOKS!!!

Journal about the books you are reading, or your favorite book or series (or least favorite), or which book you were forced to read in high school that didmean something to you after you read it, or if you could be a character in a book - who would you be?

I made a summer reading log mini-book for Raymond based on this:http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/cg_display.asp?cmd=display&seed_id=29936

I think it would be really cute to make a mini-album called "BedtimeStories" that featured all the books that you read to your little one!

Journaling Prompt # 4

2009-08-02T08:27:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 4
7/30/09

Today's Prompt is Gameshow!

And if you dare to open the following link:http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/writingideas.htmlYou may pick any of the topics!!The topics are actually for kids -

Time for a double bonus round!!!

Ten points if you print out the writing pages and use them - OR - persuade your child or husband to journal!

Journaling Prompt # 3

2009-08-02T08:24:00.000-07:00

Journaling Prompt # 3
7/29/09

Today I'll give you a quick and easy prompt that would be suitable for a circle journal.I call it the 5 Me ErList 5 occupations you have.Not scrapbooker, that is obvious. Not Mother, daughter, sister, or spouse. Notyour job, but other things you do. Mine:Gardener, Kayaker, Hiker, Baker, Nature Lover. My lo is uploaded.

Bonus Points!!

5 bonus points if you write sentences to go with your words.1 bonus point for every person you create a list about.

Link:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2044366_journal-scrapbook.html

Journaling Prompt # 2

2009-07-28T11:01:00.001-07:00

http://scrapbooking.families.com/blog/why-journal

Journaling Prompt #1

2009-07-27T22:50:00.000-07:00

Journal Prompt # 1
July 27, 2009

Since today is Raymond's birthday, today's prompt is BIRTHDAY!!!

In the "Telling Stories Deeply" online class, it was stressed that all five senses should be included to create a vivid story. Birthdays are a perfect subject for this! Journal about anyone's birthday, single or plural. Some ideas - what music was heard? What scents were in the air? Were there wonderful things to taste? Who or what was there to see? Any touching going on?I have two stories I will post tomorrow.

First, we are going to Disneyland, soI'll write about that. I am also going to journal about the parties I had as akid.If you are writing a diet journal, you may want to consider the significance and prominence of food in celebrations. Today, I am including links to two printable journaling spot pages. Yourjournaling can be concise. Birthdays would be: cake, candles, hugs, gifts,song.http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/content_downloads/journalingspots.pdf http://twisted-barfly.co.uk/images/Journaling%20Tags.pdf

New Journalinfg Prompt Challenge - Intro

2009-07-27T22:43:00.000-07:00

Intro

The greatest minds of WhoGas met yesterday and concluded that we need a journaling challenge! I (Joanne) volunteered to attempt to run it - wish me luck!

The challenge is informal - the goal is to write something everyday. The writing may be typical scrapbook journaling, writing in a health / diet journal,nature journal, gardening journal or a diary journal - whatever you would like.

We'll start by first selecting where to write down our words. You can digitallyrecord your thoughts, but most of us enjoy tangible items. I started an album in the photo section and I placed pics of two commercially available journals. There are all types of journals that you can purchase, as well as journal templates for diet, exercise, etc. that are available online. I am going to try to carry a journal with me whenever ever possible so I can jot down both facts and random thoughts, especially when I am taking pictures.I hope to post one link per day.

Today, it is from Donna Salazaar and Fiskars on how to decorate a composition book.http://fiskarscrafts.com/tv/Click on episode 98. I (Joanne) made a journal for Raymond and posted a pic in thealbum. If you post a picture of your journal ( whatever it may be) - give yourself five points for today's challenge.

Posting your journaling is optional, as it may be personal. If your journaling is on a blog or online somewhere else, you could post a link. When I include my journaling as a sample, I'll put it in the post. The challenge will be point based and you track your own points. Since I'm making this up as I go along, I don't have a point chart - yet.

But so far, it is:
Responding to a prompt : 5 pts
If you journal, but not to the day's prompt : 4pts ( can be combined with above for 9 pts)
Posting in some way your journaling :1 pt
Posting a pic of your altered journal, homemade journal, lo, or other art item : 5 pts
All posts and uploads are due within 5 days of the original prompt.If you have questions on how to post pics or any other question that you don't want posted, pm me at raymondmom@msn.com.

Week # 30 - Digitally Alter a Photograph

2009-07-26T20:38:00.000-07:00

Week # 30 – Digitally Alter a Photograph

Elsie loves taking photographs and challenging herself by doing cool things with her photo software. She would like to challenge her readers to do the same. Try changing the color of a photo (black & white / sepia, etc), digitally slicing a photo, try different artistic effects, etc.. Time to get creative!

July Challenge

2009-07-19T18:25:00.000-07:00

Hosted by Jessica S.
Your challenge this month is the following:

Create a SUMMER layout using the sketch provided, your layout can be of anything that represents summer to you.

The only other rule is you have to use the word"Summer" somewhere in the title of your layout. Easy right?

** A folder has been created int he "Photo" section in the group. When you have completed your challenge, please upload into the same folder.

Due date: July 31st by midnight.

Everyone who participates with get a participation RAK plus the winner will get a fun little prize! Have fun ladies!

Created by Joanne

Created by Elia

Created by Tricia

Created by Alondra

Created by Rochelle S.

Created by Bea

Week # 29 - Journal an Unexpected Turn

2009-07-19T18:17:00.000-07:00

Week # 29 – Journal an Unexpected Turn

Life is full of interesting twists and turns. If you’ve ever had a dream and then been surprised at how your life really turned out, you’ll know what this challenge is about. For this challenge, take a look at an event or a time in your life you when you thought things might be a certain way but ended up completely different!

Created by Joanne

Week 28 - Document a Day in Your Life

2009-07-12T22:11:00.000-07:00

Week #28 – Document a Day in Your Life

How do you spend a typical day? I know, you may think your life is just the same old, same old…but others in your family may not think so and may be fascinated with all the details that make up your daily routine! Try creating a page that chronicles a day in your life…it would be worth it!

* A Word From Elsie *
For an easy way to document a day in your life, just make a photocopy of your day planner or of a grocery list or to-do-list. I know you might think it would look messy, but think about how cool it would be if your kids discovered it one day. And, you can also make a little hidden journaling slot for it, too!

Joanne's Layout

Cori's Celebrating her Birthday and WE are INVITED!

2009-07-10T10:08:00.000-07:00

Come celebrate Miss Cori's Birthday with us!

Where: Scrapbook Land - 16388 Colima Road #105 Hacienda Heights, CA 91745.
When: Saturday, August 22, 2009
Time: 10-10

**There is a $10 fee with a potluck dish

You will need to call to reserve your spot!

Call today!

Attendees so far: (will be updated)

Cori & Mom
Erica
Tricia
Bea
Elia
Alondra
TJ

Week #27 - Scrapbook Those Silly Photos

2009-07-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

Week #27 – Scrapbook Those Silly Photos

I know you have them. Well, at least one? You know the silly photos! Maybe there is that one child or family member that constantly makes silly faces every time you try and take a photo. So dig it out…and or take a new one!

Week #26 - Make Your Own: Clear Flower Embellishments

2009-06-28T22:25:00.001-07:00

Step by Step:

1. Draw or trace a flower shape on clear plastic (like transparency, sheet protector or acetate.2.
2. Cut out the shape with scissors.
3. Paint the edges to add definition

Card Swap

2009-06-27T09:10:00.000-07:00

Card Swap

Okay ladies, I asked who would be interested in a card swap.

We will be doing a total of 2 cards, one with a summer theme and one of a theme your choice.

Please read the challenges carefully!

Summer theme: must have some yellow in it somewhere to represent the sunshine we are about to encounter!

Your choice theme: will need to contain a technique that you enjoy doing.

Those who are interested and plan on participating, please sign up in the database... =)

Particiapnts:

Tricia
Joakima
Rochelle

Pairs to be determined

Thanks!

Week # 18 - Scraplift a Layout Shape

2009-05-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

Week # 18 - Scraplift a Layout Shape

Okay…I told you it was beginning to get a little repetitive. We took a look at this challenge in week #12 and I guess we are revisiting it again this week! Looking at the example in the book, it now makes a little bit more sense to me. Look at a layout and look at the overall design. For example, if you have a layout that has one large circle on the left side of the page, one large photo to the right with the circle overlapping, and whether it be large journaling boxes or journaling strips towards the bottom.Is that hard to imagine? Try it! Take a look at a layout in our gallery or another persons gallery off the site. If you participate in this weeks challenge, I would like to see a link posted so we can see what you scraplifted.

52 Week Challenge - Weeks 16, 17, & 18

2009-04-27T19:15:00.001-07:00

Week # 16 – Scraplift a Topic
Again, this is another example that is illustrated in the book. The example that is used in the book is the topic of how much one loves their camera, so she scraplifted that topic.
Choose ANY topic and scrap it! Maybe the challenge should had said, scraplift a SUBJECT instead! =)

Joanne

Week #17 – Scraplift an Alphabetical Approach
Elsie loves how “Julie) used so many different types of letters on her page. She also loved how she customized them to fit her personal style. Experiment with letters on a scrapbook page, and make them your own by embellishing them in a way that suits your scrapbooking personality! (So…basically choose a letter in the alphabet, attempt to use several in your layout maybe as a focal point?)

Joanne

Week #18 – Scraplift a Page DesignElsie likes to challenge herself by pushing limits of what a scrapbook page can be. Blank space on a layout can be super effective. Try something different by leaving a lot of blank space on a page

1st WhoGas Recipe Swap!

2009-04-22T10:39:00.000-07:00

WhoGivesaScrap Recipe Swap
Deadline: July 20, 2009

Recap:

-All “layouts” must be 6x6.-All recipes must be typed.
-All recipes must say: From the Kitchen of: (Your Name) so that each person will know who the recipe came from.
-You may use as many embellishments or techniques as you wish. These are your recipes – have fun with them!
-You must make a recipe for every person participating in the swap. For example, if ten people are participating in the swap, then you need to make 30 recipe layouts. Ten people x 3 categories = 30 6x6 layouts.

This shouldn't be too hard because there are no pictures involved.

*We have 8 participants so you will be making a total of 24 cards*

So we have thought about our recipes and here is what we have to look forward to below!
Woo hoo!!! Sounds all yummy!

I do ask for all to keep in mind your commitment and please be sure to follow through so that everyone receives the same they have made.

You will be responsible for mailing your recipes to each person in the swap. They must be mailed out no later than July 20th. This gives you a little over 3 months. You can do this, ladies!

If you have any questions, just let me know

Main Dishes

Denise - Cider Beef
Holly - Asian-Style Pork Roast
Jennifer - Asian Hoisin Patties w/ Cabbage
Laurie - Junk
Lisa - Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Melissa - Johnny Carinos Chicken Pasta (like)
Trisha - Spaghetti Casserole
Joanne - Potage Chinois
Kierstin - Overnight Frenchg Toast

Side Dishes

Denise - Cranberry Casserole
Holly - Tropical Black Beans & Rice
Jennifer - Fast Macaroni & Cheese
Laurie - Yummy Garlic Cheese Bread
Lisa - Lisa's Awesome Corn
Melissa - Roasted Vegetables
Trisha - Fried Corn and Green Beans
Joanne - Mystery
Kierstin - Bourbon Sweet Potaotes

Dessert

Denise - Sour Cream Pound Cake
Holly - Sweet and Spicy Crisps
Jennifer - Russian Tea Cakes
Laurie - Better than Sex Cake / Better than Anything Cake
Lisa - Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Melissa - Ultra-Rich Chocolate Orange Cake
Trisha - Egg Nog Delight
Joanne - Key Lime Pie
Kierstin - Carrot Pumpkin Pie

I will send out periodic reminders.
Thanks again for signing up!

April Calendar

2009-04-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

4/1 – Sharon’s Birthday

4/9 - Dawn’s Birthday

4/10 - Deadline to Send Bingo Words

4/11 - Laurie’s Crop

4/20 - Sign up for Recipe Swap

4/25 - Monthly Crop In Redlands!

4/29 – April Challenge Due

April Challenge - What Makes YOU Happy!?

2009-04-03T10:22:00.000-07:00

~ April Challenge~
What Makes YOU Happy!

Thought it was time to get happy and its spring time and we all have things that make us happy, Show me on a single or double layout what makes YOU happy!

Twist: A circle must be somewhere on the page!

Twist is optional BUT you will receive an extra vote if you do it.Rules:

*Your lo has to be new as of April 3, 2009

*Upload your lo onthe board by April 29, in the designated folder “April Challenge”

*You can enter one lo for this month!

I will create a poll for voting this month… =)
Please try and leave some love in each others galleries!
If you get a comment, return it and share the love!

Layouts will also be placed here on our blog. =) * If you wish to place in another gallery other than here, it is your responsibility to make sure you post the link.

Go sign up in the database if participating!

Luisa

Joanne

Crop at the Oasis

2009-04-03T09:23:00.000-07:00

Our wonderful group of ladies having lunch at Lucilles in Irvine....the food was awesome!!! Had a great waitress and most of all great company!

Cori, Trisha, Joanne, Erica, and Bea

Trisha

Erica hiding behind one of her awesome projects!

Cori...looks like she is wishing to have an imaginery cupcake in her hands! LOL!

Joanne workinher buns off! As usual...

Oh! There's the real cupcake!

Joanne & Bea HARD at work!

Erica smiling for the camera... =) CHEEESE!

Week # 14 - Scraplift a Technique

2009-04-03T09:21:00.000-07:00

Week #14 – Scraplift a Technique

Try Scraplifting a technique you may find in one’s gallery here in our group, OR any other gallery. If possible please try and give credit as to who inspired you to scraplift the technique. Have fun with it!

Week # 13 - Mini Album: Favorite Savings

2009-03-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

Week #13 - Mini Album: Favorite Sayings
You may have your own language in your house! Create a dictionary with some of the terms you use in your household that would be fun for a guest to read. This little album will help you remember some of the little details of your lives that may be lost at some point later in time. Try it! This one sounds fun!

Week # 12 - Scraplift a Layout Shape

2009-03-21T09:19:00.000-07:00

Week # 12 – Scraplift a Layout Shape

For this challenge, look for a layout with a shape you love and challenge yourself to scraplift it! (Circles, Diamonds, Rectangular, Square, etc!)

Easter / Spring ATC Swap

2009-03-09T19:14:00.000-07:00

Sign-ups End: March 12th
ATCs Due in Mail: April 1
Hostess: Yours Truly...

Spring is just around the corner! The next ATC swap theme will be Easter.***If you do not celebrate Easter, please feel free to do Spring themed***

The requirements:
1. Must be new as of today (3/7/09)
2. ATC dimensions are 2 ½ by 3 ½.
3. Must have bling
4. Must have an Easter Egg. (or substitue for flowers)
5. Please mail out ATCs no later than 4/1/09 to ensure arrival before Easter.Please be sure to sign up in Database!

Participants thus far:
1. Trisha
2. Erica
3. Susie B.

52 Week Challenge - Week 11 Scraplift a Color Combo

2009-03-09T19:12:00.000-07:00

Week #11 – Scraplift a Color CombinationThis weeks challenge is to scraplift another members color scheme. When you post your completed challenge, mention the other members color combo you arelifting. =)**Elise lifted a layout in the book**

March Events...

2009-03-08T10:03:00.000-07:00

3/7 - Robin’s Scrap Yard Sale

3/10 - Deadline to Sign up for Easter Swap (post # 15810)

3/13 - "Going Green" Crop at Collective Journeys (info posted on calendar)
Going Green” Crop Party!
Everything Green is what this crop is all about! Join the party in your best GREEN attire. We will serve some GREEN Food and Goodies, have Green Prizes, and a GREEN surprise for you! $15. Friday, March 13th 5-11pm...Must call and RSVP: 909-793-2200
1755 Orange Tree Lane Redlands, Ca 92374

3/14 – Monthly Crop (info posted on calendar
Please be sure to RSVP

3/14 – 3/15 Scrapbook Royalty’s Royal Slumber Crop! http://www.scrapbookroyalty.com/slumbercrop.html

3/16 Yvonne’s Birthday

3/20 – Nola’s Birthday

3/21 Laurie’s Crop in Orange – please be sure to get on her email list so she can send you an Evite, you must RSVP as well as space is limited.

3/25 – Audrey’s Birthday

3/28 – Crop @ Scrapbook Oasis (info posted on calendar) – Hosted by Erica

3/29 Field Trip to Wildflower Trail (post #’s 15793 & 15793)

Help Me Help You!

2009-03-08T09:36:00.000-07:00

You know I try and deliver as much as possible!

Leave your comment and be entered into a drawing for a RAK!

My question to you is, how would you like to see this board be utilized?

Trisha

WhoGas Has a Blog!

2009-03-08T09:20:00.000-07:00

I must explain the name!

You may be asking what is a WhoGas!? Well unfortunately it IS the acronym for WhoGivesaScrap!

It is one of my other home away from home place! It is now home to many other wonderful ladies in my group.

I started this group August 26, 2007 after shutting down Inland Empire Scrap Group. I changed the name because I wanted to meet people also outside of the Inland Empire. True enough...MOST of us on the board are from Southern Cali, but we also have ladies from across the country.

I am using this blog to mainly post challenges, keep track of certain items as our space is limited on the Yahoo Group, a calendar will be created as well.

If you have stumbled across this blog and would like to join the fun, please be sure to visit us and request membership!

WhoGivesaScrap!?

Monthly Crop - Collective Journeys

WhoGivesaScrap Winter Retreat

Charity Wings Fundraising Crop *Crop at Tiffany's*

NSD Event Happening in SoCal

Jennifer H's LOVED Chex Mix!

February Altered Project Swap - Hosted By Elia

February Inchie Swap - Hosted by Robin

Yard Sale - Hosted by Robin

New Years Crop at Robins

January Sketch challenge

Inchie Swap

BOM: Humble Beginnings

Different Angles

Book of Me

February Challenege - Hosted by Erica

Bingo Game

Valentines Card Swap

Marie's Mexican Chicken Dip! YUMMOOO!!!!

Resolution Challenges

Annoucement!

Happy New Year...1st Crop pf the Year!

Journaling Prompt # 20

Journaling Prompt # 19

Journaling Prompt # 18

Journaling Prompt # 17

Journaling Prompt # 16

Journaling Prompt # 15

Journaling Prompt # 14

Journaling Prompt # 13

Journaling Prompt # 12

Journaling Prompt # 11

52 Week Challenge - 31 & 32

Journaling Prompt # 10

Journaling Prompt # 9

Journaling Prompt # 8

Journaling Prompt # 7

August Challenge - hosted by Erica

Journaling Prompt # 6

Journaling Prompt # 5

Journaling Prompt # 4

Journaling Prompt # 3

Journaling Prompt # 2

Journaling Prompt #1

New Journalinfg Prompt Challenge - Intro

Week # 30 - Digitally Alter a Photograph

July Challenge

Week # 29 - Journal an Unexpected Turn

Week 28 - Document a Day in Your Life

Cori's Celebrating her Birthday and WE are INVITED!

Week #27 - Scrapbook Those Silly Photos

Week #26 - Make Your Own: Clear Flower Embellishments

Card Swap

Week # 18 - Scraplift a Layout Shape

52 Week Challenge - Weeks 16, 17, & 18

1st WhoGas Recipe Swap!

April Calendar

April Challenge - What Makes YOU Happy!?

Crop at the Oasis

Week # 14 - Scraplift a Technique

Week # 13 - Mini Album: Favorite Savings

Week # 12 - Scraplift a Layout Shape

Easter / Spring ATC Swap

52 Week Challenge - Week 11 *Scraplift a Color Combo*

March Events...

Help Me Help You!

WhoGas Has a Blog!

Charity Wings Fundraising Crop Crop at Tiffany's

52 Week Challenge - Week 11 Scraplift a Color Combo