It's not much, but here it is, my first attempt at digi. I downloaded some free stuff from creating keepsakes, then played, following some Rhona Farrer instructions from 2 peas. If you have some time to mess around, it's really fun to learn.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Friday, 6 June 2008
class- sneak preview!!!
This is just to whet the appetite of those coming to my class at home. I have just made the prototype- and I'm loving it! The one in the picture is not mine, its of the web. Sorry I can't credit the designer, but I saved it a while ago and can't remember where I saw it. This is such a fun project to make. For those who want to do the class who I couldn't fit in this time, I will show you the finished project soon and maybe we can run it again. I can only fit 4 in at a time at home because I want you all to have enough space to spread out :-) I have so many ideas that I am desperate to try! Energy is limited at the moment though- so I have to pace myself!!!crop meeting
We had a very productive crop committee meeting- here's the minutes that Chris Gregory put together for us. Great job Chris, thanks.
First Business Meeting of Members of the Penkridge Crop Tuesday 3 June 2008
Present: Donna, Michelle, Zoe, Chris Harrison, Carolyn, Chris Gregory
Title of group
Should we have a formal committee, or a more simple arrangement? This issue was discussed throughout the meeting and it was finally agreed that in the interest of clarity, the group would be called a committee.
Equipment
It was agreed that individual committee members would take responsibility for particular items of equipment owned by the crop. A booking system will be set up – one book for all the equipment and details of who is responsible for each item and any loan arrangements. Equipment monitors are:-
Cricut and cartridges Chris Harrison
Melting Pot Donna
Three sheets of stamps Carolyn
Bind-It-All Zoe
Loan arrangements were agreed. The Cricut will only be used at the crop, except in exceptional circumstances when there will be a £2 hire charge to cover the cost of replacement blades and cutting mats. The Cricut cartridges will be available to borrow, except for the George cartridge which will remain with the Cricut. A refundable deposit of £5 will be charged for the loan of the cartridges. Other items will be available to borrow free of charge. The Bind-It-All will be loaned without binding wires. Each item of equipment will be labelled by the relevant monitor with their name and contact telephone number, plus any loan arrangements.
Newsletter
The crop newsletter, or Journal of the Penkridge Croppers, will continue to be produced by Carolyn and is to be called “Scrap Chat”. It will be issued quarterly with a front sheet of standing items of information with additional information and news of events, etc., on subsequent pages.
Sale of craft items
Anyone selling craft items can advertise these in the newsletter. There will still be a table available for members to put out items for sale and members will be invited to put up posters about other items for sale on the wall behind the table.
Thursday evening crop
Donna will ask members about their views on maintaining an evening session at the next Saturday crop. If there is likely to be only six or less attending on Thursday evenings, these sessions could be arranged to take place at the craft shop.
Refreshments
Each member will bring their own supplies, although milk and boiling water will be provided.
Venue
It was agreed to keep the same venue for the time being. Members will put out their own tables and will be responsible for returning them to the store cupboard before they leave.
Crop times
Times of sessions were confirmed as Saturdays - 9.30 till 4pm and Thursdays – 6.30 till 9pm.
Classes and demonstrations
There will be a class at every third crop. Trish agreed to help Donna with organising classes. There will be a rota for demonstrations and all members will be invited to offer demonstrations on those dates when there is not a class
Fundraising
There will be a cropathon on Saturday 11 October from 9.30am till 9.30pm in aid of Breast Cancer Research. Entrance will be £10 each which will include a goody bag. Carolyn will produce an official Penkridge Crop sponsor form. There will be a “Pink Class”, a raffle and food available to buy.
Retreat
The next weekend retreat will be booked for February 2009 (either Friday 6th or the 13th) at the same venue.
Next meeting
The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2 September 2008 at Donna’s house.
First Business Meeting of Members of the Penkridge Crop Tuesday 3 June 2008
Present: Donna, Michelle, Zoe, Chris Harrison, Carolyn, Chris Gregory
Title of group
Should we have a formal committee, or a more simple arrangement? This issue was discussed throughout the meeting and it was finally agreed that in the interest of clarity, the group would be called a committee.
Equipment
It was agreed that individual committee members would take responsibility for particular items of equipment owned by the crop. A booking system will be set up – one book for all the equipment and details of who is responsible for each item and any loan arrangements. Equipment monitors are:-
Cricut and cartridges Chris Harrison
Melting Pot Donna
Three sheets of stamps Carolyn
Bind-It-All Zoe
Loan arrangements were agreed. The Cricut will only be used at the crop, except in exceptional circumstances when there will be a £2 hire charge to cover the cost of replacement blades and cutting mats. The Cricut cartridges will be available to borrow, except for the George cartridge which will remain with the Cricut. A refundable deposit of £5 will be charged for the loan of the cartridges. Other items will be available to borrow free of charge. The Bind-It-All will be loaned without binding wires. Each item of equipment will be labelled by the relevant monitor with their name and contact telephone number, plus any loan arrangements.
Newsletter
The crop newsletter, or Journal of the Penkridge Croppers, will continue to be produced by Carolyn and is to be called “Scrap Chat”. It will be issued quarterly with a front sheet of standing items of information with additional information and news of events, etc., on subsequent pages.
Sale of craft items
Anyone selling craft items can advertise these in the newsletter. There will still be a table available for members to put out items for sale and members will be invited to put up posters about other items for sale on the wall behind the table.
Thursday evening crop
Donna will ask members about their views on maintaining an evening session at the next Saturday crop. If there is likely to be only six or less attending on Thursday evenings, these sessions could be arranged to take place at the craft shop.
Refreshments
Each member will bring their own supplies, although milk and boiling water will be provided.
Venue
It was agreed to keep the same venue for the time being. Members will put out their own tables and will be responsible for returning them to the store cupboard before they leave.
Crop times
Times of sessions were confirmed as Saturdays - 9.30 till 4pm and Thursdays – 6.30 till 9pm.
Classes and demonstrations
There will be a class at every third crop. Trish agreed to help Donna with organising classes. There will be a rota for demonstrations and all members will be invited to offer demonstrations on those dates when there is not a class
Fundraising
There will be a cropathon on Saturday 11 October from 9.30am till 9.30pm in aid of Breast Cancer Research. Entrance will be £10 each which will include a goody bag. Carolyn will produce an official Penkridge Crop sponsor form. There will be a “Pink Class”, a raffle and food available to buy.
Retreat
The next weekend retreat will be booked for February 2009 (either Friday 6th or the 13th) at the same venue.
Next meeting
The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2 September 2008 at Donna’s house.
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Thursdays.........and other things
Just a reminder that tomorrow is our Thursday crop. We have been really quiet the last couple of Thursday nighters, so try and come and join us. Another date for your diary- we are having a 'committee' (I use the term loosely) meeting at my house on Tuesday June 3rd at 7.30. There will be drinks, and I might even bake a cake! Agenda items so far are
1) retreat 2) charity crop (Trish) 3)selling/business protocol 4)equipment 5)Thursday night crops.
If you have anything to add email me at donnadowd59@hotmail.com or bring your ideas along on the night.
1) retreat 2) charity crop (Trish) 3)selling/business protocol 4)equipment 5)Thursday night crops.
If you have anything to add email me at donnadowd59@hotmail.com or bring your ideas along on the night.
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Just tooting!
Trish is making the great book to try our different techniques. It's so inspiring. I could hardly choose which page to put on here, but this is my favourite. So creatively done.
This is Carolyn's mini book of all our retreat photos. It's so good. I love the neat and clean style. Wish I could do that. Every page is just as cool as the cover.
This is Carolyn's mini book of all our retreat photos. It's so good. I love the neat and clean style. Wish I could do that. Every page is just as cool as the cover.
Just had to give a little toot to some very talented scrappers (and good friends) from our crop.This is Carols book of letters that she made for her daughter. Each page has photos and an envelope containing letters from all her friends and family. What a fabulous gift! Love it.
Wednesday, 7 May 2008
And - don't write on toothpaste!
There's a scentence you never thought you'd hear! I ruined 2 pens trying to write on toothpaste, one of which was my new drawing pen :( Can't believe I did that. I had to go down town this morning just to get a new one! Another note about the layout- the yummy flourish at the bottom was a product of our new crop cricut cartridge. I have bought the new 'home accents' cart- and it is fab! I've changed the Cricut blade and got a new mat and it's cutting really well again. This is what you have to look forward to.
What's toothpaste got to do with scrapbooking?
Absoloutley nothing! I was so impressed by a layout in Legacy magazine that had used toothpaste as a background instead of paint, so I had to have a try. Be warned- toothpaste is very messy, gets everywhere except where it should be, takes ages to dry, and looks no different to white paint! I did stamp into it, with a little success, but I think embossing paste would have worked better. Anyway- I did eventually finish the layout which I am pleased with. Here it is
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