We're in the midst of getting settled and we just got our internet working! We had to get satellite interenet since Embarq failed to tell us the truth about not being able to service us in our very RURAL property. How rural are we? Well, if you imagine the boondocks (or the "sticks", depending on where you're from!) and we live further out than that! It takes us about 15 minutes driving on 2 lane country roads to get to Walmart, but once we get to town, there's plenty of everything...even a Chick-fil-A, my favorite fast food stop! Yummy!
Country life sure is different! We have been eating lots of great homemade desserts made by my mother-in-law with fruit from our "mini-farm" and our girls barely complain about all the bug bites they're getting playing on the 1+ acres of cleared land we now own.
Cell service? Forget about it! We're lucky to get 1 bar! We just got long distance service straightened out yesterday and we STILL are living on the bare necessities of furniture while we wait for the movers to bring the rest of our stuff!
But, I do have all my scrapbook supplies and have already made plans to make a "Before and After" album for all the progress we've made. My in-laws have been a TREMENDOUS help painting, securing shelves, tearing out half-walls and watching the children.
So, my question is regarding "Before and After" albums or pages! I would love to know what you did, how you documented it and what types of embellishments you used. You can even email me a photo if you like!
Next week, I probably won't be writing again because I will be buried in boxes, but I will TRY to sneak away and post!
Scrapfully yours,
Susan W
P.S. I just installed Memory Mixer and plan to try playing with it soon! Now, if you're already into Digital Scrapbooking, you HAVE to go to ComputerScrapbook.com this week! Use this coupon for an amazing 30% off!! The code is AUG3NE and they also have some great free stuff!
P.P.S. I just read through my post and found a BUNCH of typos! Sorry about that! I think my brain is damaged from the oil based primer we were using. Those of you who have ever used it will know what I mean!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Finally!!
We've finally arrived in North Carolina and it's not only VERY green, but it is also VERY HUMID!! You forget how sticky the air can be when you're in a place as dry as San Antonio is! After four days driving with 4 children, a BIG utility trailer and a car top carrier on a minivan, we made it!
As we travelled, I lamented not having made a scrapbook to document the 10 years of miitary service my husband has had. I am not exactly sure why...it just was "life" and I am only beginning to realize how different it was than most other families we know.
Then the idea dawned on me to create an album that has pages that sum up years instead of every little event. This will be MUCH less daunting of a task and one I think I might actually be able to complete!
This leads to my question of the week and probably applies more to those who have lived longer and fuller lives and just recently began to scrapbook. I want to know how you have tackled years and years of photos and memories in your scrapbooking. Do you do just special events like birthdays and holidays or summarize an entire year on just a one or two page layout?
With digital photography, this would be much easier, but I have photos going all the way back to our honeymoon 10 years ago that are just waiting for me to scrapbook them! I've also toyed with doing a simplified scrapbook using one of those photo albums where you just slip the photos into the sleeves, but using some sleeves to include a small journaling block. Do let me know if you've tried this and if it went well for you!
Oh, I almost forgot! For an early birthday present (my birthday is Sunday! YIKES!) I got the Memory Mixer software for digital photos. With all the moving, I haven't had time to check it out yet, but it sure looks fun! One feature I think I will really like is that you can incorporate videos into your pages! This is wonderful and solves the problem I have had with integrating our home videos into a format that will be viewed more! I will post a detailed review once I have had a chance to play!
You can check out the software at Scrapbook.com.
See you next week!
Susan W
As we travelled, I lamented not having made a scrapbook to document the 10 years of miitary service my husband has had. I am not exactly sure why...it just was "life" and I am only beginning to realize how different it was than most other families we know.
Then the idea dawned on me to create an album that has pages that sum up years instead of every little event. This will be MUCH less daunting of a task and one I think I might actually be able to complete!
This leads to my question of the week and probably applies more to those who have lived longer and fuller lives and just recently began to scrapbook. I want to know how you have tackled years and years of photos and memories in your scrapbooking. Do you do just special events like birthdays and holidays or summarize an entire year on just a one or two page layout?
With digital photography, this would be much easier, but I have photos going all the way back to our honeymoon 10 years ago that are just waiting for me to scrapbook them! I've also toyed with doing a simplified scrapbook using one of those photo albums where you just slip the photos into the sleeves, but using some sleeves to include a small journaling block. Do let me know if you've tried this and if it went well for you!
Oh, I almost forgot! For an early birthday present (my birthday is Sunday! YIKES!) I got the Memory Mixer software for digital photos. With all the moving, I haven't had time to check it out yet, but it sure looks fun! One feature I think I will really like is that you can incorporate videos into your pages! This is wonderful and solves the problem I have had with integrating our home videos into a format that will be viewed more! I will post a detailed review once I have had a chance to play!
You can check out the software at Scrapbook.com.
See you next week!
Susan W
Monday, July 31, 2006
Have you ever tried ...
Shopping for scrapbook supplies on eBay? From time to time I actually have listed some items that I haven't used or no longer need. You'd be amazed at some of the great bargains to be found there. There is a lot to sift through, so I thought I would share a gift that can make bargain hunting MUCH easier!
It's called The Auction Search and it was created by one of eBay's first Platinum sellers (you know, a BIG wig!) and is such a gem, I can't believe he's letting me give this to you for nothing. It's a great tool if you shop OR sell on eBay. Grab your f-r-e-e copy right here! I hope you like this great freebie!
Now, along these lines, I want to pose my question of the week! If you're an avid shopper on eBay, I want to know what you like to buy there. For example, I bought, just this morning, a fun card making template. It was such a steal at under $4 WITH shipping! Ebay is THE online shopping place with just about anything you can think of. You can get great deals, especially using the Auction Search tool to find items that have just been listed with "Buy It Now" or items that are about to end.
Let me know what you like to shop for!
Your scrapping friend,
Susan
P.S. Next week's newsletter will be coming to you from the beautiful state of North Carolina! Yes, after months of waiting and praying, we are finally moving. I tried to post a photo of our new home/farm last week, but it didn't work. I will tell you that it's out in the country, just far enough away from everything to be nice, but close enough that I don't have to take a cooler with me to the grocery store to keep my food from spoiling on the way home! ;o) We can hardly wait!
It's called The Auction Search and it was created by one of eBay's first Platinum sellers (you know, a BIG wig!) and is such a gem, I can't believe he's letting me give this to you for nothing. It's a great tool if you shop OR sell on eBay. Grab your f-r-e-e copy right here! I hope you like this great freebie!
Now, along these lines, I want to pose my question of the week! If you're an avid shopper on eBay, I want to know what you like to buy there. For example, I bought, just this morning, a fun card making template. It was such a steal at under $4 WITH shipping! Ebay is THE online shopping place with just about anything you can think of. You can get great deals, especially using the Auction Search tool to find items that have just been listed with "Buy It Now" or items that are about to end.
Let me know what you like to shop for!
Your scrapping friend,
Susan
P.S. Next week's newsletter will be coming to you from the beautiful state of North Carolina! Yes, after months of waiting and praying, we are finally moving. I tried to post a photo of our new home/farm last week, but it didn't work. I will tell you that it's out in the country, just far enough away from everything to be nice, but close enough that I don't have to take a cooler with me to the grocery store to keep my food from spoiling on the way home! ;o) We can hardly wait!
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Something you can sink your teeth into.
I know so many people who scrapbook would love to make money using their hobby. Most of them end up becoming a consultant with various companies, but not everyone is a good "fit" as a consultant. Fortunately, there are more ways to scrapbook for a living (or at least for a few hundred extra $'s) outside the party plan business.
Want to know where to find the Best Books on Scrapbooking Businesses on the Market? I highly recommend the books from Fun Facts Publishing. They are, by far, the most comprehensive guides to help you start, manage and grow your own profitable scrapbooking business.
It doesn't matter if you want to make scrapbooks for others, open a store, organize events, be a direct sales consultant, or anything in between - these books will guide you every step of the way!
You'll learn how to get your business off the ground, promote on a shoe-string budget, increase your profits, and much, much more. I can honestly say these are the best guides on the market to help you make money in scrapbooking industry. You can learn more here.
Once you get up and running, consider emailing me about putting YOUR AD here on my blog or on my website www.BarefootMemories.net. I am not offering ads to anyone except my readers right now. Back to school is a great time to get a scrapbook business going or recharged before the holidays. Email me for more info: susan@ barefootmemories. net (take out the spaces).
Well, my question of the week is a little "off." What I mean is "off the page"...the scrapbook page! What types of altered projects do you like to do? I have done altered canvases (and LOVED them!), altered clipboards, altered composition books, paper bag albums and more. The other day, on a trip to Garden Ridge (a local craft/home decor store) I found some NEATO monograms I am going to decorate for my girls. They are by ProvoCraft and are about 8 inches tall. I can hardly keep typing because I want to go get started on them!
So...how do you "alter" your projects? Inquiring minds want to know! ;o)
Susan Whitehead
P.S. Next week is our moving week! Yipee!! I tried to upload a photo, but Blogger won't let me! :o(
Want to know where to find the Best Books on Scrapbooking Businesses on the Market? I highly recommend the books from Fun Facts Publishing. They are, by far, the most comprehensive guides to help you start, manage and grow your own profitable scrapbooking business.
It doesn't matter if you want to make scrapbooks for others, open a store, organize events, be a direct sales consultant, or anything in between - these books will guide you every step of the way!
You'll learn how to get your business off the ground, promote on a shoe-string budget, increase your profits, and much, much more. I can honestly say these are the best guides on the market to help you make money in scrapbooking industry. You can learn more here.
Once you get up and running, consider emailing me about putting YOUR AD here on my blog or on my website www.BarefootMemories.net. I am not offering ads to anyone except my readers right now. Back to school is a great time to get a scrapbook business going or recharged before the holidays. Email me for more info: susan@ barefootmemories. net (take out the spaces).
Well, my question of the week is a little "off." What I mean is "off the page"...the scrapbook page! What types of altered projects do you like to do? I have done altered canvases (and LOVED them!), altered clipboards, altered composition books, paper bag albums and more. The other day, on a trip to Garden Ridge (a local craft/home decor store) I found some NEATO monograms I am going to decorate for my girls. They are by ProvoCraft and are about 8 inches tall. I can hardly keep typing because I want to go get started on them!
So...how do you "alter" your projects? Inquiring minds want to know! ;o)
Susan Whitehead
P.S. Next week is our moving week! Yipee!! I tried to upload a photo, but Blogger won't let me! :o(
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
What would you do if...
...you had a whole weekend to scrapbook?? Yes, I am starting off with my question of the week today! I'm just wondering what type of scrapper you are. If you had a whole weekend to scrap, would you rather go "solo" or with a friend or maybe a whole bunch of friends?
Would you concentrate on a specific theme and do a whole album (or two or three??) or just continue scrapbooking the day to day photos in your stash? Would you try out some new techniques?
I got to thinking about this and am pretty sure I'd rather scrap alone. Yes, I am a bit of a "loner" and really enjoy having some quiet times all by myself. With 4 children under 8, I rarely get a quiet moment alone. Even when I took my shower last night, I had to have the baby in the bathroom with me so she wouldn't wake the rest of the family!
As for what I would do alone, I would just bang through the regular photos in my stash, but would really take the time to try techniques I wouldn't normally do. Like, I enjoy using the acrylic glaze stuff (can't think of the name right now!) that makes things look wet! Love that! I'd also probably use my Sizzix more and my printer.
So, let me know what you would do with a whole weekend to scrap! And if you need a great online store to get some prints, check out dotPhoto. They have a special 10 cent print that is just for digital photos. And if you have ever wanted to try free lance photography, Sell photos online at dotPhoto.com! Join Free – no start up costs! dotPhoto pays monthly and handles everything from order to delivery.
Have a great week!
Susan
Would you concentrate on a specific theme and do a whole album (or two or three??) or just continue scrapbooking the day to day photos in your stash? Would you try out some new techniques?
I got to thinking about this and am pretty sure I'd rather scrap alone. Yes, I am a bit of a "loner" and really enjoy having some quiet times all by myself. With 4 children under 8, I rarely get a quiet moment alone. Even when I took my shower last night, I had to have the baby in the bathroom with me so she wouldn't wake the rest of the family!
As for what I would do alone, I would just bang through the regular photos in my stash, but would really take the time to try techniques I wouldn't normally do. Like, I enjoy using the acrylic glaze stuff (can't think of the name right now!) that makes things look wet! Love that! I'd also probably use my Sizzix more and my printer.
So, let me know what you would do with a whole weekend to scrap! And if you need a great online store to get some prints, check out dotPhoto. They have a special 10 cent print that is just for digital photos. And if you have ever wanted to try free lance photography, Sell photos online at dotPhoto.com! Join Free – no start up costs! dotPhoto pays monthly and handles everything from order to delivery.
Have a great week!
Susan
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Just in case you weren't aware...
I am a "closet" consultant with Memory Works. What I mean by that is I am a consultant just for discounts! Memory Works has been getting lots of attention recently because of the full page ad they took out in the most recent issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. If you've never heard of them, they are a SUPER company to be a consultant with if you love name brand products at a discount. AND another thing I like is that that to stay active, you only have to order $75 per year! Ummm, I think I spent that in just one order last time, but I won't go into that right now! ;o)
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know about them. They have a low start-up of just $35. Since they are NOT an MLM (multi-level marketing) company, you do not have to recruit anyone to join, but they do give you a $15 product credit for referrals. Go ahead and check them out at www.Memory-Works.com. Be sure to tell them I sent you...my ID is #487. I'd really appreciate it!
Oh, have you seen the Crop-a-dile?? It was featured in our last Memory Works newsletter and with good reason! If you have ever wanted to put eyelets on chipboard or metal (like those cute little pails they sell at craft stores), you will LOVE this tool! It's basically a heavy duty eyelet setter without the noise! Memory Works reported that the first month they had these available, they sold more eyelets than in the previous 6 months!! This is awesome for me because I have collected so many eyelets and found myself not using them because I didn't want to mess with getting all the tools out to set them. Not any more!
Did I mention you can get the Crop-a-Dile with a Memory Works consultant discount of 20% off??
Alright...I know it is Saturday and I won't take up any more of your weekend! Hope it's a great one!
Susan W
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know about them. They have a low start-up of just $35. Since they are NOT an MLM (multi-level marketing) company, you do not have to recruit anyone to join, but they do give you a $15 product credit for referrals. Go ahead and check them out at www.Memory-Works.com. Be sure to tell them I sent you...my ID is #487. I'd really appreciate it!
Oh, have you seen the Crop-a-dile?? It was featured in our last Memory Works newsletter and with good reason! If you have ever wanted to put eyelets on chipboard or metal (like those cute little pails they sell at craft stores), you will LOVE this tool! It's basically a heavy duty eyelet setter without the noise! Memory Works reported that the first month they had these available, they sold more eyelets than in the previous 6 months!! This is awesome for me because I have collected so many eyelets and found myself not using them because I didn't want to mess with getting all the tools out to set them. Not any more!
Did I mention you can get the Crop-a-Dile with a Memory Works consultant discount of 20% off??
Alright...I know it is Saturday and I won't take up any more of your weekend! Hope it's a great one!
Susan W
Monday, July 10, 2006
You're gonna LOVE this!
I got an email today on a totally non-scrapbook related topic and found an amazing software program you can download online that won't co$t you a thing!!! The website is http://ambientdesign.com/ and is available in Windows AND Mac! Not too often you see something available for Mac users!
Basically it is a program you load onto your computer that allows you to paint! It even has a tracing feature where you can upload an image to trace. I have only just begun to play with it, but it looks really neat!
Now, thank Heather for the inspiration for this week's Question of the Week. Last week in her comment, she asked if anyone has some scrap tools you don't use so much. For me, it's also my Sizzix because I haven't got a great place to store them so they are readily available. I hope to change that VERY soon! Another is the glazing stuff...the tube that you can use to make things look wet or like acrylic. I really liked it when I first tried it at a crop, but I never remember I have it when I am scrapping.
So, share your least used tools! Maybe we could hold a scrap-tools swap?? Give me your feedback and I will see what I can do!
Susan
Basically it is a program you load onto your computer that allows you to paint! It even has a tracing feature where you can upload an image to trace. I have only just begun to play with it, but it looks really neat!
Now, thank Heather for the inspiration for this week's Question of the Week. Last week in her comment, she asked if anyone has some scrap tools you don't use so much. For me, it's also my Sizzix because I haven't got a great place to store them so they are readily available. I hope to change that VERY soon! Another is the glazing stuff...the tube that you can use to make things look wet or like acrylic. I really liked it when I first tried it at a crop, but I never remember I have it when I am scrapping.
So, share your least used tools! Maybe we could hold a scrap-tools swap?? Give me your feedback and I will see what I can do!
Susan
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