Elsie Flannigan ~ 52 scrapbooking challenges

[Gemma UK]

Hello everyone.
As its soon the new year I was thinking of doing one of the challenges from Elsie's book each week. Or just discussing the challenge.

Has this been done before? (I did search but couldn't see any threads)

Would anyone else be interested in it?

[scrappydiva]

I think something similar has been done, however I'm always up for it as I missed most of it last time. So go ahead!

[scrappydiva]

Oooh, it seems like something similar is running here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=172141). I missed this one completely! Wouldn't mind if it ran again so I could join in this time!

[joanne26b]

I would be interested. Might make me scrap a bit more:lol:

[Gemma UK]

Oh yes, I've seen Emily Falconbridge's thread. I was thinking of doing the Elsie Flannigan ones from her book, so yes, similar.

[jo.bee]

I would love to have a go but don't have the book - would I need it??

[Gemma UK]

Would I get in trouble for copyright if I re-told what the challenge was?

It really is a lovely book if you have room on your christmas list.

[scrappydiva]

Oops, sorry. Somehow I saw "Emily Falconbridge" and read Elsie Flannigan on that thread. LOL. I woiuld love to do an *Elsie* one as I have the book, I have done one or two of her challenges but not quite found the time to do anymore of them!

Jo, her book is definitely a good one to have. I don't find it 'readable' as such, but it has some great challenges and loads of inspiration... and it's not all her work either; she has LO's made by quite a number of other people in there too!

[jo.bee]

Oooh, it seems like something similar is running here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=172141). I missed this one completely! Wouldn't mind if it ran again so I could join in this time!

I started the Emily Falconbridge one but gave up - ATCs are not really me I don't think.

[alison1544]

i would also like to do this in the new year:)

[Gemma UK]

Elsie Flannigans are all LO's and like Anthea wrote she includes other peoples work too.
I used her #1 challenge for the week 1 team challenge. Although that challenge is something loads of people do anyway.

[cantstopstampin]

my ears have just pricked up when I saw ATC's - I'd really like to do more - where can I see the site/blog??? which you are all referring to?

THANKS

[jo.bee]

If you click on Antheas link you will find the thread - not sure where the original thread is but there will be a link to her blog somewhere.

[Gemma UK]

Here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=148596) is the original thread to the Emily Falconbridge challenge, on that are the blog links.

Elsie Flannigans blog is A beautiful mess (http://www.abeautifulmess.typepad.com/)
The book is called 52 Scrapbooking Challenges, I'm pretty sure some UKS sponsors have it.

[reward]

ooooh id love to its on my xmas list too oohhhh

[Tracey04]

do we have to get Elise book to do this challenge or is there another way??

[Gemma UK]

I have no problems quickly listing the challenges, but I dont want to get in copyright trouble. The book is very nice, lots of LO's and tips. Not a chatty book ( like Ali Edwards) but very colourful and great to get he inspiration ticking,if you dont like all of her style there are definitely bits to take from it.

[TwinTrouble]

do we have to get Elise book to do this challenge or is there another way??

Was thinking the same thing!:unsure:

I need lots of inspiration for next year as I plan on getting lots of layouts done!:wub:

[fiona2277]

id be intrested in joining i dont have the book 'yet' lol

[reward]

so when does this kick off then? hoping santa brings it on xmas day hee hee

[Gemma UK]

I hope Santa delivers!!

When is best for everyone who is intrested? One thread updated each week? Monday? Then it could work in with the weekly team challenge?

What does everyone else perfer?

[jo.bee]

I'm easy - although I don't have the book and I don't think Santa will be leaving it under my tree either!

[Gemma UK]

Jo, have you been a naughty girl then:nono:

[reward]

id say monday is a good a day as any

[Gemma UK]

To start at week one, on a monday, its new years eve. I dont mind posting then afterall it runs every week so playing catch up isnt a problem.
How does that sound?

[reward]

yeh that sounds great gemma, i havent seen the book at all im very excited pretty sure its sat under my tree behind me :)

[fionaken]

This sounds like a good idea. I've had the book for a year but havent really done anything from it yet.

[Rain]

ooh can I join in? I've had the book for ages but not really looked at it for a long time. I could use some inspiration at times. Sometimes I feel all my LO's get a bit samey ( if that's the right word?)

[jo.bee]

Jo, have you been a naughty girl then:nono:

No - I didn't ask for it as I knew DH wouldn't get it for me! Will have to track down a copy in the new year.

[Emmak]

I'd be up for this. I've had the book for over a year now and I've still not done any of her challenges so this might actually prompt me to get started.

Re the copyright: I know that the 2 peas website had an Elsie 52 challenges thread (or it may have been an Ali Edwards challenge, but either way it was based on someone's book). as long as you are not copying her los on to here - which you won't be, I think it's ok.

[Gemma UK]

Ok then, I shall kind of copy it out then, I'm sure if I give reference to Elsie as the author I'll be alright.

Righty then, I best get my book ready.
Shall we stay on this thread or start a new one?

[alison1544]

can't wait to get started:)

[faeryscrapper]

Any chance i can join??? I bought Elsie's book a few months go - all i've done is look through it a lot! Would love to actually have a go at doing the challenges :)

[reward]

maybe we could email elsie?

[Gemma UK]

Thats a great idea Rachel, I'll do it from her blog.
I'll let you know if I get a reply.

[reward]

how exciting, her blog is crazy i didnt know she was so young either

[tcoker]

Is it too late to join in on this?

[Gemma UK]

Of course you can join in! The more the merrier.
I sent an email just outlining what we wanted to do and if it was ok. I hope we get a reply.
I love her blog, I love the colourful pages she produces. She has a new man in her life too, so its going to be fun to see the difference in her LO's.

[jo.bee]

**waves** to Fae

Can you send me the link to Elsies blog please?

[Gemma UK]

http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/ ~ Elsie Flannigans Blog

(her old one is http://elsieflannigan.blogspot.com/ just incase you wanted a nosey)

[faeryscrapper]

*waving* Hi Jo :)

[jo.bee]

Thanks for the links.

[tcoker]

Does anyone know where I could purchase her book at here in the UK?

[jo.bee]

I was looking for a copy too.

[Gemma UK]

Give a shout out to the sponsors.
(just looked on Amazon there is one for £67!!!)
I cant remember where mine was from.

[tcoker]

I found a U.S site that has them for $9.99 but the postage is like $25.00 still that works out much cheaper then £67.00...will see what I can find this side of the pond first though.

[lou@papermaker]

I'd love to take part, you can never have too many books!!

louise x

[fiona2277]

the shopping site had it for $17 think i paid about £16 inc postage, just waiting for it to arrive now, cant wait for this to start

[tcoker]

ok...have just ordered a copy..came to a total of $33.00 so in pounds thats about 16.50-17.00 not so bad compared to amazon's price for it. :huh:

[Gemma UK]

Thats a good price with postage.

[faeryscrapper]

. She has a new man in her life too, so its going to be fun to see the difference in her LO's.

Oooh what happened to her previous boyfriend??? You can tell I've not read her blog for a while!

[jo.bee]

Think I might have got myself a copy - it will be an xmas pressie to myslef before the self imposed stash diet kicks in!

[tcoker]

did you go to the US site also?

[Gemma UK]

Oooh what happened to her previous boyfriend??? You can tell I've not read her blog for a while!

I dont know what happened but suddenly on her blog her new fella appeared. It must be difficult when you've done so many LO's with your ex on and even had them published.

I hope everyone gets the books they've ordered.

[jo.bee]

did you go to the US site also?

Have hopefully managed to aquire a second hand copy which is great as I'm supposed to be on a stash diet from 1st Jan!!

[jo.bee]

I posted in Shop Till You Drop and Papermaze has the book in stock.

[reward]

i got mine for about 16 on eb*y too, cant wait till santa bring it :)

[cheekygirl]

Hi can I join in too pretty please?
Got the book and done a few challenges but would love a kick up the bum to get me to do more got my book from papermaze :)

[Gemma UK]

Open to all cheekygirl (are you really one of the cheeky girls? :lol:)

[tcoker]

I wonder how long it will take for mine to arrive from the states....:huh:

[cheekygirl]

LOL nooo not one of those wouldnt mind their figures though :D

[reward]

because im bored on this xmas eve ive gone on elsie old blog, i didnt know she was married im back to july 2006 sorry assume she was married if she has a new bf, i thought i took alot of photos she takes 100s my family are sick of me taking pics already lol and not even xmas day hee hee

[Gemma UK]

Cheeky ~ You wouldnt, we saw them at Butlins last year, scrawny pieces they are, funny looking too.

I hope the books from the US come quickly. I'm really looking forward to this.

[Gemma UK]

Hadnt thought about her being married, but now I think of it on p6 of her book there is a LO celebrating her 4th wedding anniversary.

[reward]

me 2 its really inspired me to take 'elsie' style photos not just lets pose but silly ones, will start tomo i think :)

[Gemma UK]

I thought that after reading Ali Edwards book, the fact that life is life and not everything should be perfect and poised. So having pictures of family members with tongues out or hiding behind their hands still make for good pages, and once they see them they may start being a bit more co-operative! :lol: I have loads of pictures on my computer that I really should use, after all they tell a story too.

[reward]

i took some last night of friends i havent seen for maybe 6 years and they all flaming hid behind there hands and it just really bugged me to be honest, my dad has just walked in on my on the floor under the xmas tree taking arty shots, then he lifted me in the air to get high up shots lol

let the fun begin!

[tcoker]

I love the natural photo's..un posed for..they are the best I think!

[Gemma UK]

Whats everyones favourite stash item?
I've got a thing for ribbons at the moment.

[faeryscrapper]

because im bored on this xmas eve ive gone on elsie old blog, i didnt know she was married im back to july 2006 sorry assume she was married if she has a new bf, i thought i took alot of photos she takes 100s my family are sick of me taking pics already lol and not even xmas day hee hee

I dont know what happened but suddenly on her blog her new fella appeared. It must be difficult when you've done so many LO's with your ex on and even had them published.

I hope everyone gets the books they've ordered.

Just been reading through her blog - the old one - and yep, she was married. I thought she was - wasn't his name TJ or something? That's awful if they've split as they were together quite some time :unsure:

[tcoker]

thats a really hard one.....its all my favourite! But..if I have to choose...I would have to say its between buttons and ribbons....I have wayyyyyy too many of both :lol:

[faeryscrapper]

Whats everyones favourite stash item?
I've got a thing for ribbons at the moment.

Not really stash as such but i :wub: Cuttlebug dies!

[jo.bee]

For me its clear stamps.

[faeryscrapper]

Mine was stamps until i got my Cuttlebug on Friday :rolleyes:

[reward]

Just been reading through her blog - the old one - and yep, she was married. I thought she was - wasn't his name TJ or something? That's awful if they've split as they were together quite some time :unsure:

yeh well i saw a wedding pic and it said 5years ago :unsure:

stash erm- loads i dont do ribbon much im not sure i like everything is that aloud :wacko:

[reward]

ooooohhhhhh got my book today havent had my nose out of it, anyone else get it?

[Gemma UK]

Glad you got the book Rachel:) It is rather yummy isnt it.

[madhattermillie]

Evening all - i have the book and find it quite inspiring for layouts but not really 'used' any of the challenges!

May have to join in!

just been reading back on her blog and the divorce was mentioned in july. Such a shame, but i suppose they are better happy and apart than miserable together! Good luck to her with the new fella! Wonder what the new influence in her life will do for her scrapping?

[lou@papermaker]

just ordered the book from an american site!! a wee gift to myself!!

roll on
Monday x

[tcoker]

I am hoping since american companies are open today they will be shipping orders today too..:rolleyes: I am anxious to get mine now :)

[Rain]

Whats everyones favourite stash item?
I've got a thing for ribbons at the moment.

I Love: ribbons and buttons .....and chipboard......and blossoms ( large ones).......and of course my Cricut Expression:wub:

[egratsia]

Think I may join you ladies ... I don't have the book although I do want to get it ... will have to search the UK when I come in April ... it would be tooo much postage to have it shipped to me!! LOL

[leeann21]

can i join in aswell? i have gone in search of the book already so hopefully i will get it soon :)

[leeann21]

i just found it on Amazon, they want £67.70 surely that is not right :wacko:

[debly]

Ooh would love to join in, I forgot I had this book :lol:

[MiniOwner]

Just ordered CK - $9.95 and $24 shipping which is a bit steep but still not too bad a price in total.

Works out to about £12.50 in all.

[leeann21]

i just found it on the creative keepsakes site for $9.95, not sure how much the postage will be though :wacko:

[Gottacraft]

Can I join in the fun, even if I don't have the book? Pretty please, I really do want to play :lol:

[jo.bee]

If you read back through the threads I think someone posted about how much postage was from the states - could have been $25.

[debly]

Papermaze have the book if anyone is still looking for it

[egratsia]

I ordered mine too! :D

A shame Papermaze doesn't ship outside the UK ... :(

[fiona2277]

i just found it on the creative keepsakes site for $9.95, not sure how much the postage will be though

i went to order it from here but think the postage was $25!!! try ebay got mine there rom states £15!!

hth

[fiona2277]

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Rebeccas-Scrapbook-and-Stamps

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Rebeccas-Scrapbook-and-Stamps_Elsi-Flannigans-New-Book_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ15349310QQftidZ2QQtZkm

not sure if this will work but here you go!!

[leeann21]

thanks fiona :)

[fiona2277]

no probs glad it worked!!

[egratsia]

Love the new avatar Leeann ... ! :)

[leeann21]

awww thanks, thats me, my nephew jamie and my neice amanda :)

[SharonMcD]

I got it on Amazon.com for $19.95. Too bad I didn't check the CK site first.

[joanold]

I've ordered this book as a present to myself for christmas. it hasn't arrived yet but will shortly. I'm sure. It'll be good to work with others on the challenges.

[happysnapper]

hi everyone just found this thread haven't got the book but have CHristmas money to do so , so am going to.

I love elsies style and have been given some or her paprs and stickers so would love to join you.

Shame about her divorce but as has been said better apart and happy than together and misserable. i alsways thoght when i saw the photos of them that they were both just gorgeous!

[jo.bee]

Still hoping to get my copy of the book soon.

[happysnapper]

bouhgt it from link below thanks for making it so easy for me hope it comes soon.

[Pinkster]

I've has this book a while and would love to join in :)

[theresa b]

hello...:D i've just been and ordered a copy from the american seller too...:D they will be wondering why there are suddenly all these orders from the uk... :lol: that left 5 copies up for grabs by the way... (did check papermaze first but they were sold out...)

[TwinTrouble]

Think I might have got myself a copy - it will be an xmas pressie to myslef before the self imposed stash diet kicks in!

I did the same as i'm doing the stash diet too... really need to use what I already own:ph34r:

I thought that after reading Ali Edwards book, the fact that life is life and not everything should be perfect and poised. So having pictures of family members with tongues out or hiding behind their hands still make for good pages, and once they see them they may start being a bit more co-operative! :lol: I have loads of pictures on my computer that I really should use, after all they tell a story too.

:lol::lol::lol:... all the photo's of me are with me hiding my face... I prefer to be behind the camera:rolleyes:

ooooohhhhhh got my book today havent had my nose out of it, anyone else get it?

Glad you got your book Rach:wub:

Just ordered CK - $9.95 and $24 shipping which is a bit steep but still not too bad a price in total.

Works out to about £12.50 in all.

I've ordered mine this morning with a few others as my last treat for the year before my stash diet:P


Would love to join you all as I have so much I would like to do and try... and my layouts could do with a bit of messing up instead of clean plain and simple!

[leeann21]

I have ordered mine aswell :D woohoooo here we gooooooooo :D im excited can you tell :blink:

[theresa b]

hi toni....:D ***waving***

[leeann21]

hey theresa fancy seeing you here :P

im so looking forward to this, i am kind of stuck in a rut at the moment, so im hoping this will give me the get up and go i need :)

[jo.bee]

Have got myself a copy - can't wait to get started.

[theresa b]

i decided to have a go toni...:D i've got a few 8x8 albums that i've never done anything with... and won a lovely one in a raffle at our last crop... so i'm going to try and use those...:D (havn't even seen the book yet so heaven knows what i've let myself in for... :lol: or if my 8x8 albums are suitable... :lol:)

[lou@papermaker]

Toni, love your new avatar.

louise x

[fiona2277]

im still waiting for my copy to arrive GRRR!! RM can someone remind me when we are starting with the 1st challange thanks

[tcoker]

yeppers I am still waiting for mine also....are we going to have another thread for it or will it carry on from this one and will we have a special area in the gallery or do we upload to our member gallery?

[SharonMcD]

yeppers I am still waiting for mine also....are we going to have another thread for it or will it carry on from this one and will we have a special area in the gallery or do we upload to our member gallery?
Those were things I was wondering about as well. They have a section in the gallery for Becky Higgins LOs, so it would be nice to have one for Elsie too.

[Suky]

Just had confirmation that my 'Elsie' book has been dispatched so I'll be ready to start next week. Having joined the SAD (Stash Addicted Dieters) hopefully this will help use up more stash :)
hugs,

[jo.bee]

I'm a SAD person too!

[TwinTrouble]

Just had confirmation that my 'Elsie' book has been dispatched so I'll be ready to start next week. Having joined the SAD (Stash Addicted Dieters) hopefully this will help use up more stash :)
hugs,

I'm a SAD person too!

:lol::lol::lol:... me too... really need to stop buying everything in sight!:ph34r:

[jo.bee]

I'm terrible - if its new then I think that I NEED it!!

[fiona2277]

oh i need to be SAD!!! is there a link??

[TwinTrouble]

oh i need to be SAD!!! is there a link??

Here you go:wub:
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=200614

[TwinTrouble]

I'm terrible - if its new then I think that I NEED it!!

:lol::lol::lol:... I think I have a thing for Totes at the moment... I have 2 Big Blue Art-2-Go totes... a new Papermania Wheelable tote & Accessory tote and also the original Papermania Hand tote all in purple:ph34r:

One of the Art-2-Go totes has a slight tear where it has popped away from the zip at top of a side pocket so may advertise it in the MarketPlace at a reduced price as i've only used it a few times but really don't need 3 totes:P:lol:

[Kirsty262]

just bookmarking, need to read through the thread yet though :lol:

I have the book though :D

[TwinTrouble]

just bookmarking, need to read through the thread yet though :lol:

I have the book though :D

Ohhh... you kept that quiet:lol:

Just waiting for mine to arrive along with Ali Edwards Life Artist and the other 2 books of hers:P

[Kirsty262]

Ohhh... you kept that quiet:lol:

Just waiting for mine to arrive along with Ali Edwards Life Artist and the other 2 books of hers:P

I have had it ages, since it first come out :D I have brought it to the crop before though

[TwinTrouble]

I have had it ages, since it first come out :D I have brought it to the crop before though

May have been before I started... but then I'm always in a world of mine own:lol::lol:

Can't wait to see what the book is like... as I really need to get out of the plain simple layouts

[reward]

Ohhh... you kept that quiet:lol:

Just waiting for mine to arrive along with Ali Edwards Life Artist and the other 2 books of hers:P

erika are u kidding :blink:

[fiona2277]

thanks

[TwinTrouble]

erika are u kidding :blink:

Nope:ph34r:

Got them from Ck website as they have a big sale on at moment:P

[reward]

crikey getting in there b4 your stash diet stars arent u? lol

[TwinTrouble]

crikey getting in there b4 your stash diet stars arent u? lol

Yep... most definitely am:lol: Have some Scrapbook Trends on way too along with some clear stamps, Cuttlebug Alpha & a few other books from CK:ph34r:

Really need to stick to the diet as so much I want to do next year:wub:

[SharonMcD]

You'll be all set when the dieting starts then!

[TwinTrouble]

You'll be all set when the dieting starts then!

:lol::lol::lol:... but when is a crafter ever set... there are just soooo many new goodies out there to tempt us:lol:

[faeryscrapper]

Erika, how much was the shipping from CK for the books???

[reward]

oh my god :o:o:o:o:o

[TwinTrouble]

Erika, how much was the shipping from CK for the books???

9 books was $77.35
shipping was $56.00

Going away to hide now before Rach & Kirsty tell me off:ph34r::ph34r::ph34r:

[tcoker]

I'm terrible - if its new then I think that I NEED it!!

:lol: I am really bad..if its new..I don't think I need it...I KNOW I need it!:lol:

[faeryscrapper]

9 books was $77.35
shipping was $56.00

Going away to hide now before Rach & Kirsty tell me off:ph34r::ph34r::ph34r:

:lol: Thanks!

[Kirsty262]

9 books was $77.35
shipping was $56.00

Going away to hide now before Rach & Kirsty tell me off:ph34r::ph34r::ph34r:

OMG :o just you wait until the 12th lady :stop:

[leeann21]

Toni, love your new avatar.

louise x

thanks louise :wub:

I'm a SAD person too!

I need to be one lol i might join!!

I'm terrible - if its new then I think that I NEED it!!

Thats me to a tee lol

:lol: I am really bad..if its new..I don't think I need it...I KNOW I need it!:lol:

This is also me haha

well my book will be with me hopefully by the end of next week :) can't wait i am sooooo excited wooohoo

[tcoker]

hmmm...me wonders where my book is right now...over the atlantic ya think?? :lol:

[TwinTrouble]

OMG :o just you wait until the 12th lady :stop:

Seee... said I was going to hide:unsure:... and you can trap me in the room in a bottom corner so I can't spend anymore:P:lol::lol::lol:

[SharonMcD]

I just tracked my book on Amazon.com and it's within 20 miles of my house, so I don't see why it can't be delivered tomorrow, rather than Monday like they say. I am getting excited now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[craftyangel]

Hello

Just ordered my book, now just hope I can keep up.

Starting a stash diet in new year, that my last purchase ooh!! and a large scalloped circle punch

[reward]

who love elsie? http://www.paperarts.co.uk/index.php?sect=458

just looked through book there are a couple of mini books in the challenges too

[fiona2277]

i placed an order there lastnight!! the wedding papers i will get my album sorted this year!!

[reward]

just roped a couple more people on board this is gonna be huge!

[fiona2277]

yea well done Rachel more pepps to keep us going!!

[Suky]

Well done to Papermaze, I ordered Elsie's book on Boxing day and it arrived this morning. Excellent service, off now for a coffee and a read.
PS. who do we ask if we can have a dedicated section in the Gallery?
hugs,

[theresa b]

PS. who do we ask if we can have a dedicated section in the Gallery?
hugs,


SMAX does that...

[gazania]

I've ordered my book and would love to join in :rolleyes:

[jo.bee]

My copy will be on its way tomorrow.

[reward]

hi all u like my new pic lol, is it a bit sad hee hee

so are u all doing the same size throughout of varying it?

[lou@papermaker]

Rachel You are just making me jealous, mine is still winging its way over here!! Love your piccie!!

[reward]

hee hee sorry

[TwinTrouble]

Rachel You are just making me jealous, mine is still winging its way over here!! Love your piccie!!

hee hee sorry

She's such a tease:nono::lol::lol::lol:

[Tracey04]

would love to join, if I ordered book today from CK will it be too late. What is her style and is it a scrap page aweek?. How are we going to do this all look at the same page at the same time ?? sorry all the questions just want to know whats happening. Ta T

[joanold]

My book arrived today. I can't take my nose out of it. It's smashing!!

[scrappydiva]

Just bookmarking. I'm at my SIL's house until tomorrow evening so will catch up with the thread when I get back. I really love the idea of doing at least one LO a week. I haven't done many LO's in 2007, so I'm hoping that 2008 will be better!

[TwinTrouble]

Just bookmarking. I'm at my SIL's house until tomorrow evening so will catch up with the thread when I get back. I really love the idea of doing at least one LO a week. I haven't done many LO's in 2007, so I'm hoping that 2008 will be better!

Hi Anthea:wub:

Glad to see you joining us:wub:

[jo.bee]

**waves** to Anthea.

[scrappydiva]

Hi Jo!! Yup, I'm still alive... despite all evidence to the contrary!

[reward]

anthea thought u dropped off the planet we were worried

[MiniOwner]

When do we start? My book will be a while yet.

[leeann21]

my book wont be here till next week :( i want it nowwwwwww

[reward]

awww is it coming from u.s

[leeann21]

mine is coming from another uks member, but she is posting monday and due to it being new year i prob wont get it till late next if not the week after, UNLESS rm defy everything and actually deliver something within a resonable time scale :lol:

[theresa b]

mine is coming from the states... :lol:

[jo.bee]

Mine is coming from another UKS member too.

[PrimaFlower]

Mind if I jump on? I have had the book for over a year and haven't done any of the challenges but would love to have a go!!

[reward]

mine is coming from another uks member, but she is posting monday and due to it being new year i prob wont get it till late next if not the week after, UNLESS rm defy everything and actually deliver something within a resonable time scale :lol:

well my parents posted my cards and presents for y birthday on wednesday and they came thursday posted at 5.00 as well was crazy cudnt believe it

[Saraheliza]

Hi - love to join in. I've had my book for months and barely done anything out of it.

[TwinTrouble]

Hi - love to join in. I've had my book for months and barely done anything out of it.

Hi Sarah:wub:

Would love you to join in on the funB)

[Saraheliza]

Hi Sarah:wub:

Would love you to join in on the funB)

I need something to get me kick-started again - I've don't think I've finished a page this month:wacko:

[leeann21]

well my parents posted my cards and presents for y birthday on wednesday and they came thursday posted at 5.00 as well was crazy cudnt believe it

oh i have hope then :lol:

[TwinTrouble]

I need something to get me kick-started again - I've don't think I've finished a page this month:wacko:

I've only done the 3 at the late crop and another 12 simple ones for a calendar... but want to improve my layouts and do more next year:wub:

We can all kick each other up the bum as Rach & Kirsty are joining us on this... and Nats may if she gets the time:wub:

[leeann21]

I need something to get me kick-started again - I've don't think I've finished a page this month:wacko:

i'v done 1 but that was due to sheer enforcement :lol:

[reward]

think trina is and amanda as they both bought the book yesterday lol

[TwinTrouble]

i'v done 1 but that was due to sheer enforcement :lol:

But I bet it was a lovely layout:wub:

think trina is and amanda as they both bought the book yesterday lol

Ohh... even more of us... should try and get the others to join in too:wub:

[leeann21]

Erika it was very simple to be honest, i couldnt be bothered :lol: i broke my sewing machine whislt doing it aswell :lol:

[TwinTrouble]

Erika it was very simple to be honest, i couldnt be bothered :lol: i broke my sewing machine whislt doing it aswell :lol:

Oh dear... poor sewing machine:P

I'm still sure it was lovely and even simple ones are stunning:wub:

I'm hoping to do some sewing on my layouts next year... will get my friend Nats to give me some lessons as i've forgotten it all since high school:rolleyes::P:ph34r:

[leeann21]

it was just a little desktop sewing machine! i dont think it was meant for use on card :lol: the needle just snapped but i am sure if will be able to replace it :) although it might jsut snapp again, not that i can sew in a straight line anyway :lol:

[TwinTrouble]

it was just a little desktop sewing machine! i dont think it was meant for use on card :lol: the needle just snapped but i am sure if will be able to replace it :) although it might jsut snapp again, not that i can sew in a straight line anyway :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:... i'm sure its replaceable... and as for sewing in a straight line... your not supposed to on layouts are you???:lol:

[leeann21]

no lol thats the only reason i gave it ago :lol:

i see your from leeds, im from down that way but we moved to scotland last year.....we used to live in a little place called masham near ripon and then in harrogate :)

[TwinTrouble]

no lol thats the only reason i gave it ago :lol:

i see your from leeds, im from down that way but we moved to scotland last year.....we used to live in a little place called masham near ripon and then in harrogate :)

I like Ripon... don't get there often though:(

I'm in the Whinmoor area but hoping to move in the New Year as i'm not a city person and would love to move towards the countryside... maybe Otley for the moment... in a nice little country cottage style house:wub:

What's it like in Edinburgh?:wub:

[leeann21]

Oh otley is very nice :)

Ripon was better when it had a craft shop but it shut down when i was moving :o

Edinburgh is ok, it is a little to busy for me, i like the quiet life, Masham was very quiet, everyone new everyone, it was a lovely place to live :wub: here you dont know anyone and it is all hussle and bussle people are not interested in you!!

[leeann21]

erika here is the page i did this month of my neice http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=144827&cat=500&ppuser=11385 i actually lied because on inspection of my gallery i did a lo of my nephew on the 15th aswell :lol:

[TwinTrouble]

Your layouts are lovely... love the clip-it frames... have some of those myself but long thin ones so may have a go at doing something with them:wub:

[leeann21]

That was my mums idea, i am wanting to do a set of four, 6x4 ones :) they where rather easy to do, i just used glossy accents to stick things on :) the green family one was for my grans xmas present and she loved it, everytime i have spoken to her since she mentions it!

thanks for saying you like my lo's :wub: it is always nice when someone appreciates your work :)

[TwinTrouble]

That was my mums idea, i am wanting to do a set of four, 6x4 ones :) they where rather easy to do, i just used glossy accents to stick things on :) the green family one was for my grans xmas present and she loved it, everytime i have spoken to her since she mentions it!

thanks for saying you like my lo's :wub: it is always nice when someone appreciates your work :)

I know what you mean... I made 4 calendar's this year as gifts with pic's of my boys on and at end of 2008 I will chop the layouts out and pop them into books for the owners of the calendars... they all thought they were lovely:wub:

I only have my friends on here and my Leeds Paper Dolls to ask opinions of my layouts as none of my family understand my obssession for scrappin' and making cards!:(

[leeann21]

i know what you mean, i often ask what my parents think and they say "oh very nice" makes me laugh, comical in the sense that they don't even flaming look when they say it!!!!

[tcoker]

I know what you mean about not having many people to comment on your work...my ds4 is 19 and when I ask his oppinion about a lo...he will say..your the crafter not me...well thats alot of help!:lol: My husband is the only other one IRL that see's my lo's right away. I am joining a monthly crop though in January so hopefully will meet people that live close that we can share ideas etc. :mellow:

[TwinTrouble]

I think that's what I like about challenges like this and with so many people taking part... when we post links to what we've done to show everyone, we can find out if our stuff is really any good & improving... I know we scrap for ourselves but it's nice to know that our styles are changing and improving as time goes by:wub:

[SharonMcD]

My book arrived yesterday and I sat down with a cuppa and looked through the entire book in one sitting. Love it! Can't wait to get started, which will be when? I see that someone mentioned a gallery. Did that someone contact Smax?

[donna russell]

i'm in. just ordered the book. you might need to pm me the first challenge if it doesn't get here in time.

thanks, Donna

[leeann21]

when are we starting anyway???? my book is on its way but i am worried it wont be here intime :o

[TwinTrouble]

when are we starting anyway???? my book is on its way but i am worried it wont be here intime :o

Mine isn't here yet either... and the A-Z Journal starts on the 5th and Monday is the 7th... Hmmm... i'm sure someone will let us know:wub:

[happysnapper]

I doubt mine will be here in time either so would appreciate a tip of so i can make sure i have everything i need.
how many people have joined up. it will be nice to share and comment on each others los i love to get comments, i guess we all do , my dh is an engineer. and does the "oh yes lovely" to everything i produce, whether i think its the best lo ever or just an ok one. hope you girls will be truthfull, i am always up for constructive critiscism as that is the only way to improve.

[fiona2277]

my book is on route from the states hope it gets here soon !!

[tcoker]

I doubt mine will be here in time either so would appreciate a tip of so i can make sure i have everything i need.
how many people have joined up. it will be nice to share and comment on each others los i love to get comments, i guess we all do , my dh is an engineer. and does the "oh yes lovely" to everything i produce, whether i think its the best lo ever or just an ok one. hope you girls will be truthfull, i am always up for constructive critiscism as that is the only way to improve.



I feel the same...it will be nice to have others input on our layouts! If something isn't working...I hope someone will say so also. I dont think mine will be here either but fingers crossed it will be! :)

[AJH]

I'm going to be joining in with this too girls, have had the book for some time but this will give me the kick up the bum to do something !

[happysnapper]

I feel the same...it will be nice to have others input on our layouts! If something isn't working...I hope someone will say so also. I dont think mine will be here either but fingers crossed it will be! :)

great remind me when you post and ill give you any ideas i have, and i'd love to hear your real thoughts about any thing i could have improved.

Can't wait to get going have been playing with a couple of photos tonight, hope they will fit in to a challenge soon. cos i want to scrap them!

[gazania]

I hope my book comes soon - I don't want to get left behind :lol:

[TwinTrouble]

I hope my book comes soon - I don't want to get left behind :lol:

Think a few of us will be a bit behind until our books arrive:wub:

[gazania]

Think a few of us will be a bit behind until our books arrive:wub:

:rolleyes:

[reward]

thought there was a plan to put what we are to do on here, so long as we dont put the pictures from the book i.e breaking copywrite

[fiona2277]

thought there was a plan to put what we are to do on here, so long as we dont put the pictures from the book i.e breaking copywrite

thats what i thought to???

[~angie~]

Hiya...can I join in?
I've had this book for sometime but haven't got round to trying anything yet.
Looks like a good excuse to jump in to me. :D

[jo.bee]

Mybook arrived this morning so will have a look at it later when I have done the HW - an incentive to get it done quicker!!

[joanne26b]

I just checked my order on CK website. My order placed on 10 Dec has still not been shipped:(:(:angry: Have sent an email and eagerly await a response.

[ffims]

I understood that we could get involved and not need the book will that still be the case?????!!! I have made a 2008 book using shimelles kit from the cyber crop so thought I would be able to incorporate this into my diary.....

[TwinTrouble]

I understood that we could get involved and not need the book will that still be the case?????!!! I have made a 2008 book using shimelles kit from the cyber crop so thought I would be able to incorporate this into my diary.....

Yes that will be the case... I just like to have the book to see the pic's and read when I need to:wub:

[faeryscrapper]

Hi Debbie, glad to see you here :) That's 4 Dragons now???

I can always help you out with the challenges if you get stuck as i've got the book :)

[Gemma UK]

Hello everyone, talk about chatter boxes, I go away for a few days and you've double the post count.
Glad to see lots more intrest in the challenge.
I did email Elsie, but havent heard anything back.
I can ask for a Elsie challenge gallery if no one else has done so.

What day would you all like to start on, technically today is class as the 1/52 on a calendar, does anyone want to start it this week?
New thread? Or carry on?

[reward]

surely we should start tomo 52 weeks wise, be good as most/ maybe people are off work tomo- new thread as this one is nearly done lol

[jo.bee]

Too busy cleaning for tonight party - not allowed to craft as I'm a very messy worker!

[Gemma UK]

Rachel I love that picture in your avatar!
Ok then Tomorrow! 1st January, new challenge every Tuesday. New thread for the challenges.
Hows that?

[jo.bee]

Sounds fine and dandy!!

[TwinTrouble]

Rachel I love that picture in your avatar!
Ok then Tomorrow! 1st January, new challenge every Tuesday. New thread for the challenges.
Hows that?

Sounds fine to me... and the gallery is a lovely idea... then we know where they all are:wub:

[tcoker]

Will there be a link in here leading us to the new thread?? I get sooo lost on here :lol:

[lou@papermaker]

Gemma tomorrow sounds fine, and what about those waiting for the book are you going to give general instructions etc?

Lou x

[PrimaFlower]

Sounds good to me, like the idea of the gallery.

[~angie~]

Will there be a link in here leading us to the new thread?? I get sooo lost on here :lol:

Oh I hope so too...I'll never find my way there otherwise! lol :lol:
Going to get my book out later and have a peek at the first challenge.
Prob won't feel up to it for a couple of days yet, feeling so yuck right now :( *sniffle,sniff*

[jo.bee]

Hope you feel better soon Angie.

[Gemma UK]

Yes, I'll try and generalise what she writes in her challenge. I think that as long as I give authors rights to Elsie it should be ok. I hope.
I'll put up a link tomorrow when I've written the first post on the new thread, it will be titled the same with a few more ~ or * on it.
ETA-I have requested a gallery space for the challenge work. I'll let you know what MaryAnne says.

[faeryscrapper]

I'll be starting on Wednesday - no scrapping for me tomorrow as family are coming up from Leeds :blink:

[tcoker]

I've just done a tracking on my order from the usa and it has not even been shipped yet. :(

[TwinTrouble]

I've just done a tracking on my order from the usa and it has not even been shipped yet. :(

Me too... mine not shipped either:(

[Sarnj]

Just noticed this thread. Am I too late to join in? I got this book for my birthday in October and had decided to give it a go for the new year. Doing it alongside others on here would make it so much more fun!

[TwinTrouble]

Just noticed this thread. Am I too late to join in? I got this book for my birthday in October and had decided to give it a go for the new year. Doing it alongside others on here would make it so much more fun!

Not starting whilst tomorrow and the more the merrier:wub:

[reward]

whilst tomorrow u are so yorkshire ish lol

[TwinTrouble]

whilst tomorrow u are so yorkshire ish lol

Born & Bred In Yorkshire:P:lol:

Parents weren't though:lol::lol::lol:

[leeann21]

:lol: you lot make me laugh, i wish i was living back home so i could be near you all :(

[reward]

then u will say things like 9 while 5 god i hate it when people say that at work sounds so backwards no offense lol

9 till 5 lol

[Debbieh]

quite fancy this but no time to read through the whole thread now, so bookmarking and will read through later.

[reward]

its easy peasy the challenges are easy enough so can do any theme or just add it to something your working on,
how u getting on with your bia debbie?

[jo.bee]

You should try living up here - some of the things they say are like a foreign language!!

[TwinTrouble]

then u will say things like 9 while 5 god i hate it when people say that at work sounds so backwards no offense lol

9 till 5 lol

:lol::lol::lol:... yep... working 9 while 5 or working 9 to 5:P

[leeann21]

racheal seriously yorkshire is nothing compared to northern scotland! when we lived in aberdeen my dad who had never lived anywhere but harrogate actually thought it was a different language!!!!

they say "fit" all the time, that means what and how???
quines are girls
loons are boys

dont ask for a roll!!!!!!! you get this flat weird looking thing thats like pastry with loads of butter through it bleaaauuuugghhhh

[SharonMcD]

Oh this is getting exciting! I will start on Wednesday too as I am having a party tomorrow. Hopefully we will get a gallery just for us and I think a new thread will come automatically as soon as we hit 250 posts, right?

[jo.bee]

You mean a buttery - a heart attack on a plate.

One saying that still confuses me is the "back of 9" when telling the time. I think it means just gone 9 o'clock - but after 7 years up here I'm still not sure!

[Debbieh]

its easy peasy the challenges are easy enough so can do any theme or just add it to something your working on,
how u getting on with your bia debbie?

I've unpacked it, looked at it, stroked it, watched the DVD (acting lessons required) and that's it so far!!

[reward]

lol my mam is originally from scotland and she comes out with funny things every now and again, we all say bairns (kids) which is Scottish and we have a granny which is a scottish thing lol cant think of others bonny!

[reward]

I've unpacked it, looked at it, stroked it, watched the DVD (acting lessons required) and that's it so far!!

yeh think thats how far ive got too, i didnt get a demo so im a bit scared of it lol got big ideas for it thou when i do get going lol

[leeann21]

You mean a buttery - a heart attack on a plate.

One saying that still confuses me is the "back of 9" when telling the time. I think it means just gone 9 o'clock - but after 7 years up here I'm still not sure!

my mum says this! she is actually scottish and it does mean just after, anytime before half past really :)

[reward]

ooh just saw this on elsie blog if anyone is looking for something to do lol
I am going to do a giveaway on the 1st... here is how you can participate.....

*Create a scrapbooking page OR art journal page about how you evolved in 2007 and post it online (any public blog, gallery or whatever). On tuesday I will create a post for you to add your link to and I will choose a few winners and send out some fun goodies..... so, if you want to play along you have a few days to create something!

http://www.abeautifulmess.typepad.com/

[gazania]

yeh think thats how far ive got too, i didnt get a demo so im a bit scared of it lol got big ideas for it thou when i do get going lol

BIA is really easy to use - just take the plunge and you will be fine :lol:

[jo.bee]

So really vague then!!!

[TwinTrouble]

ooh just saw this on elsie blog if anyone is looking for something to do lol
I am going to do a giveaway on the 1st... here is how you can participate.....

*Create a scrapbooking page OR art journal page about how you evolved in 2007 and post it online (any public blog, gallery or whatever). On tuesday I will create a post for you to add your link to and I will choose a few winners and send out some fun goodies..... so, if you want to play along you have a few days to create something!

http://www.abeautifulmess.typepad.com/

Ohh... sounds fun... will have to see how things go with boys as they are getting bored and starving:P

[reward]

you starving your children erika lol give them a choc sandwich and a dvd and get yaself sat down and do it lol

[TwinTrouble]

you starving your children erika lol give them a choc sandwich and a dvd and get yaself sat down and do it lol

:lol::lol::lol:... after last times performance with the choc spread... bit dangerous:lol::lol::lol:

Will go see what's quick and easy for tonight tea... got the chicken fillets out ready for tomorrow but not sure what i'm doing with them yet:P