Scrapology Launch Date Set For Pontypridd

[Kel]

Interested in scrapbooking but don’t know where to start? Keen scrapper looking for a local crop?
Then this is for you.

‘Scrapbooking’ is a fantastic papercraft designed to help preserve keepsakes and photographs for future generations to enjoy and is suitable for crafters of all ages. Starting with a coffee and questions/meet and greet before the new weekly crop starts, Kelly and Rachel would like to welcome you to join them at PONTYPRIDD MUSEUM on the 1st DECEMBER from 1pm to 3pm . There will be a range of products on display available to purchase and a FREE goodie bag to the first 25 people arriving. We look forward to meeting you!

[Racheland4]

I thought I would give you a bit of company and let you know that things are coming together and that there should be something there for all abilities. I am really looking forward to it.
Debbie is coming and a couple of other definates
Rachel

[teresa_wales]

I'll be there too Rachel, snow and sick children permitting!
I'm looking forward to it

Teresa

[Racheland4]

Thats Great Teresa the more the merrier I am really excited about having something like this so close to home.
Rachel

[Racheland4]

Yes I really am excited it is that time of the fortnight when we can just exhale and enjoy ourselves. Rose will be bringing her shop and also taking a class for those who wish to. There will be tea, coffee and a little something not too guilt ridden I hope. So whether you want to come and flop, crop,or chat you are welcome. The venue is the same The Basement of the Museum in Pontypridd, there is a carpark directly opposite. The time is 12:00/12:30 till three hours later. Hopefully Kelly will correct me on that, but I will be there from 12:00ish just to cover all eventualities.Look forward to seeing everyone again.
Rachel

[Dibby]

Hi Rachel - will be there with knobs on! Can we book the weather to be a bit nicer than last time, my papers are still a bit damp LOL.

[Racheland4]

We can but hope!!!!
I think it looks to be morew like snow than rain, hopefully it will just stay dry that will do me!!

[Racheland4]

Well only one day left and I can't wait!!!!
Anybody wanting to be part of the begining of a new cropping community is more than welcome to come along we are a very unintimidating bunch, all at various stages in our scrapping with all kinds of knowledge to share.
Our first crop was two weeks ago and although we were few it was a really lovely experience very laid back and friendly.
come feel the warmth of our community and hark is that the rustle of paper I hear, yes it is the call, the call of the crop..........

[Dibby]

Thank you Rachel for a lovely afternoon, it was great to catch up on my journal in such friendly surroundings.

Wasn't so lucky with the car though, nice little £25 fine waiting for me when I got back to it, so next time ask me when I get in if I've paid and displayed!

[Racheland4]

Ooh Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear that, I will try to make it a point to ask you. Yes on reflection it was quit but very nice to have such a relaxing space and I finnished my journal cover alls left is to actually start using it - I am sensing a resistance on my part!!!

[teresa_wales]

Sorry about your parking ticket Debbie, and that I couldnt come that day ( I could have done with a bit of a relax!)

Is there going to be another? Ha! Here is me, not back at work after the holiday yet and already I'm looking for an afternoon off!

Teresa

[Dibby]

Hi Theresa - hope you had a good Christmas.

There is another one (hopefully Rachel will confirm) next Thursday 5th January.

It was a very quiet affair last time, so hopefully we will drum up a few more members soon.

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi everyone - Yes it was quiet last time but nice all the same. Looking forward to the New Year and hopefully lots of new and old friends at next Thursdays crop. See you then. Take care. Rose

[teresa_wales]

Great!

I'm sure that I can skip out of work early to come along!

I hope I see you next week!

Teresa

[Kel]

Hi ladies

Hope you've all had a good holiday, sorry I wasnt able to join you last time I have been having a nitemare time with sick kiddies, clapped out car and most of xmas spent over the hospital!! Still what doesnt kill us makes us stronger eh ;) I am keeping evrything crossed for a smoother new year and look forward to seeing you all soon

Kel
xx

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi Kel, Sorry to hewar of all your trials and tribulations. Never mind hun that means the New Year has to be better. See you Thursday. Take care

[Racheland4]

It is great to see everybody is still in Scrapping mode. I am really excited about Thursday 5th January our first crop of 2006 :D :D . I am always excited when it comes to crafting of any kind though!!! Great to hear that you might be able to come Teresa we did miss you or were we jealous of you having to go to a party - I am not sure?? I am thoroughly relieved to hear that Kelly will be there too, sorry to hear about your chaotic holiday period, hopefully things will start to smooth out now.
I can't wait to get back on track I have been so caught up with family time I have hardly had time to look at a piece of paper. Are there any requests for particular cakes biscuits etc.

[Wot No Scraps]

Happy New Year to you all,
Rachel can I please vote for NO biscuits and cakes as am starting New Year diet on Tuesday when DH returns to work!! :stop:
Quite happy to watch others eat though and actually I did say that I wwas allowed a sin (Slimming World speak) if I did any scrapping so custard creams would be cool! :lol:
See you all on thurdsday. Don't forget to bring your swaps. I am just so excited. Take care :wub:

[Dibby]

Happy New Year everyone - coffee and skimmed milk for me please - I'm joining Rose.

[Racheland4]

Now I feel a little more motivated as far as loosing some wieght, ok, delicious but low in calories!!(I can see if I can be moderate until I go to the Scrappers unlimited crop in Newbury.) I will attempt and skimmed milk is not a problem. Sounds like Rose is getting excited about the swapping table!!!
Only 4 more days!!

[teresa_wales]

Mmm - no biccies sounds like quite a good idea, especially as I managed no exercise last week cos of a yucky cold - never mind, like a dutiful wife, I shared it with DH!LOL!

Swap table sounds interesting, but as my stash is minimal, I dont really have anything to swap!

See you all on Thursday!

Teresa

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi everyone,
Sorry to be so dense! Can someone please remind me of times for tomorrow please.
Take care
Rose

[Dibby]

12 - 3 I think, but I thought it was Thursday today, so probably best someone else confirms!

[Racheland4]

Thanks Debbie you are nearly right, only out by half an hour, which is very impressive by my standards.
The times are 12:30 till 3:00 although anyone who feels the need to hang on until 3:30.
I am on the edge of my seat in anticipation!!
If anyone has a brayer they would like to swap I am extremely up for it, as I seem to have hit a brayer drought, I can only find ones in kits.
See you there

[teresa_wales]

Ok - dull question here..
what's a brayer?

See you tommorow!

Teresa

[Dibby]

Rachel, go to B&Q and get a lino roller, same thing, half the price.

Theresa, its a small hard roller, like a paint roller, but solid. You roll it over your ink pad to cover it with ink and then roll it onto whatever you want inked. It does get it bit more technical, but that's basically what you do with it.

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi there, Well it's the usual chaos in my house. FIL having op today so busy busy but will deffo see you this pm.
Debbie - I know what you mean I've been a day out all this week too. Not sure if it's cos of the bank hol or that dh went back to school a day late or what?
Rachel - I know what you mean about a brayer shortage. I think they've been abducted by aliens. I struggled to find one even on EBay. Wish I'd thought of B&Q as they had a sale last week.
Anyway I'll see you all 12.30 ish then. Take care. Rose

[Dibby]

Thank you all for a great day yesterday, really enjoyed myself, and didn't cost me £25 to park, which is always a bonus LOL!

Rose, hope FIL's op went okay yesterday.

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi Everyone,
Can't believe how fast yesterday afternoon went.
Rachel - Thanks for organising everything again yesterday and for the swaps. Can't wait till next time to see what you bring along. By the way where did you get your dominoes? Please thank your daughter for helping me pack the car afterwards.
Debbie - FIL's op went okay - has to wait about 10 days for result of biopsy but they removed lump already. Should be back home early next week. Thank you for your help unloading.
Shirley - Do you know how frequent the crops are in Rhiwbina? and/or who runs them. Is it the new shop in Whitchurch?
Kel - We missed you hope things are okay. See you soon.
Take care.

[Racheland4]

It was a really quick crop, the time went so quickly. I have heard from Kelly and she is up to her eyeballs at the moment but very much thinking of us. So hopefully she will be at the next crop. We will have a couple of new faces next time I have been contacted by a lady who saw our add in a magazine and a lady popped in to the last crop who will be joining us. I am really excited about the make and takes for next time.
I will be playing with dominoes this week to try and come up with a few alternatives. I love Anna griffin so I am in anticipation of Roses delights, her last kit was lovely.
So the next crop is on the 19th January 12:30 till 3:00.

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi Rachel, What make and takes are we going to do? Also can you please let me know where you got those dominoes. Thanks Rose

[teresa_wales]

Oh Great! I'd love to participate in a make/take - I was so pleased with my little accordian books that you showed me how to make Rachel!
I had a chat with my boss yesterday, he is quite amenable to my taking the odd afternoon off for a little break ( provided I can make up the time!)

I look forward to seeing you all at the next one!

Teresa

[Dibby]

Nice boss!

[Racheland4]

Rose,
the dominoes are from a little pound shop as you head towards the train station. I am thrilled with the experimenting so far. I have found out that I can emboss on them ! modpog them! and they take stamps beautifully!! I have had my lovely husband drilling various hole patterns in them - he doesn't trust me with his drill!!! If you drill them make sure you keep pulling the drill back out as otherwise they split because of the build-up of dust. Also if drilling through you need to try and avoid drilling through behind a spot as the split. You need to heat set them but the good thing I found is that until they are set if you make a mistake you can just wipe them off and start again, so there is nothing majorly disastorous that can happen. I hope everything is ok with your family particularly your fil.
Teresa,
I am so glad that you will be able to join us in the future your boss sounds great. I was also absolutely thrilled to see that you found my layout formula useful and have enjoyed the accordian book idea, I hope you enjoy the next one.
Thankyou everyone for your help and support over the last couple of meetings it is making the process of finding my feet so much easier and building my confidence in sharing the little knowledge that I have.

I think that is it for now.

[Racheland4]

Rose,
Did you say something about doing something with Anna Griffin papers?
I do hope so or maybe I was just hoping, That would be lovely if you fancy it. I am getting something together using guess what? Dominoes I will probably be sick of them in a fortnight, but they are great fun at the moment.

[Kel]

Hi Ladies

Just a quick visit en route to RGH, would there be any interest in doing ATCs at all? I am involved (sort of) with 2 groups doing these and wondered if you'd be up for doing some too. Must dash, will catch up properly later tonight xx

[Dibby]

Hi Kel, nice to see you.

Not me I'm afraid, I'm a scrapper, and just don't get ATCs, or a lot of altered stuff either.

[teresa_wales]

Would this be a future thing Kel? I have done fibre atcs and postcards in the past, but I'd like to have another go

Teresa

[Kel]

yep its a future thing, just getting ideas while clearing through lol

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi everyone
Teresa - why did I never work for anyone like your boss? Their idea of give and take was the old I give they take! :lol:
Rachel - I'll bring my dominoes along to show you. They are about half the size of yours but plastic so not sure how they will stand up to heating. Only one way to find out though. Are you using yours for mini book covers or embellies or what?
Also yes I did say the kit/sample would be Anna Griffin. I've got loads so there will be a few choices too.
Kel - I really want to do ATC's but don't have a scooby doo how to do them. I've posted a few times but don't really get back the info I want/need so that would be great.
Ok bye for now. Getting excited already, Take care. Rose

[Racheland4]

Rose
I can't wait to see what you come up with, I really adore Anna Griffin's products.

[teresa_wales]

What sort of style is Anna Griffin? Dull question I know, but if its girly, then I'll make sure I bring some nice pics of Bronnie on Thursday.
I am looking forward to this little sanity break in my otherwise chaotic life! LOL!

Teresa

[Racheland4]

I can't wait myself!!! It depends which papers Rose is using but they are very classic papers kind of Laura Ashley. Anna takes her inspiration from vintage and antique fabrics that she collects as her first love was textiles. I think I am right in saying that anyway Rose will probably be able to tell you more.
See you soon
Rachel

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi there, Well I typed in a long reply to the Anna Griffin question this afternoon and it is not there. Must have forgotten to press post. LOL.
Basically, no it is not a stupid question. I hate it when I go to a crop or class and don't have the right photo's with me. Anna Griffin is quite girly but also great for weddings, heritage etc. Goes really well with lace and ribbons which you may have in your quilting stuff. Also she does lovely rubber stamps and punches which I will be bring along too. Patterns, as Rachel says are mostly floral and scrolly and fleur de lys type things. Yes very original Laura Ashley is what I had said myself in my post abducted by aliens! gremlins! whatever. Colour wise mostly pastels, but some dark antique shades too. Subtle I would call them. Pinks, blues, greens, mauves, creams and combinations of the two. I will have a choice of papers for the kits so you can pick which colours you like and/or go with your piccies. I also have a number of her books which I will bring along too for inspiration and ideas. See you all on thursday. Take care. Rose

[teresa_wales]

Wow! This sounds great!
I've spent the afternoon creating a LO for the weekly challenge, using a lovely textured 'quilt' paper, and ... yes, you've guessed it... photos of some of my quilts! So these sound right up my street.
Now, lets just hope that nothing untoward happens between now and Thursday at work, so I can come!

Teresa - with fingers crossed!

[Dibby]

Make sure you bring it with you on Thursday, I love looking at other people's layouts.

[Wot No Scraps]

I'll bring my first Album too. Also I have Antonias CJ at the moment it is fab.
I love looking at other people stash and lo's. I've wasted all day today trying to book the Bonanza classes. Apparently they have just decided they won't be live today. Ah well. Suppose I'll have to wash up then. Take care. Looking forward to thursday. Rose

[Wot No Scraps]

Just a quickie to remind you all about the swap table. So if you've got anything at all bring it along. See you tomorrow. Take care. Rose

[Dibby]

I had forgotten aout it again, thanks for the reminder, will pull some stuff out now.

[teresa_wales]

I'll be there, but I may be a bit late!
I'm looking forward to it!

Rose, do you have any red/dark red stamp pads in your stock? I need one for an almost finished layout, and thought I'd ask you you before I go shopping!

Better get moving, we're supposed to be going out for DDs birthday tea!

See you tommorow

Teresa

[Racheland4]

Well I can't wait to see everyone and everything we will have a couple of definate extras tomorrow I think I already mentioned but it is always good to meet new people and more familiar ones too. Just finished the final bits of the domino I think they are very across the board.
See you tomorrow

[Wot No Scraps]

Theresa - Yes I do have reds I'll bring a selection! See you later. Rose

[Racheland4]

I turned round and I had lost two hours, we will have to work on having an all dayer sometime. It was lovely to see everyone again and the new faces. I can't wait for next time. Thank you for your company, swaps and ideas.

[Wot No Scraps]

Yes me too, I can't believe where the time went today. I don't feel I really spoke to anyone properly.
Thank you for your swaps, they're great - one small thing. I have been racking my brain as to the items you asked about, the vintage clothes sticker, the little mouse set, and I thought there was something else other than that embossed card?
DH thinks facilitating stash sales would be good, only thing then is you would sell all your lovely stuff and have nothing left to swap. LOL.
I sent a PM to Debbie regarding seeing you next week. If I have forgotten something other than the wizard dies that you wanted to borrow please let me know. Take care and have a good weekend. Rose
PS Haven't gone to hockey with DH tonight as Bonanza is supposed to be open for bookings tonight. What a shambles.

[Dibby]

Whoosh! Where did that afternoon go?

Thanks for a lovely afternoon, waiting for a bit of P&Q now to play with the dominoes.

[teresa_wales]

Can I add my thanks too, even though I only came for an hour, it was a lovely one at that Rachel! This group is so relaxing and friendly.

DH was very very impressed with the dominos. He's going to drill some more holes in some of the others for me, and then we'll play with them a bit more. I'm trying to get some tidying up done, so we're ready for the party tommorow, but not too inspired by that! I really want to cut out letters and show DH how a LO would look using dominos!

I have put the Bendi doll in my bag ready for next time!

I'd best get to it! see you soon!

Teresa

[Wot No Scraps]

Theresa I'm intrigued. What's a bendi doll?

[Dibby]

LOL I wasn't going to ask!

[Wot No Scraps]

Yes Debbie I know what you mean soon as I hit send I thought ah!!

[teresa_wales]

Ooops!
Sorry, she is a blank doll, with long bendy arms and leg. You can alter them however you like. I took part in a swap once and have a spare one - Rachel mentioned wanting to alter dolls, so I thought 'I have just the thing!'
Sorry to have confused you all!LOL!

Well Bronnie's party is finished, but I think I've gone deaf! The gitrls had a nice time, but boy are they loud!

Off now for a very well deserved glass of wine
Teresa

[Dibby]

I wondered what all the noise was coming from the village! LOL

Bet that glass of wine is going down well. I could do with one too but DS has gone to the cinema, so will have to go and pick him up soon.

[Kel]

Awww sounds like you had good fun this week, you're probably all fed up of me now :( Did have some good news though, DH has been allowed home, diagnosis is thrombosis of the brain and he will be on warfrin for the next 6 months, is playing a bit of havoc with his epilepsy though. I am arranging for one of the family to keep an eye so I can get back in the swing of things with you.

[Dibby]

Hi Kelly, you were missed, and hopefully things will settle down for you soon so that you can join us and have a couple of hours break.

[Helen M]

hiya kel, im sorry to hear about your dh and i hope all is as well as can be. hiya all, kel is kindly letting me join the next crop on the 2nd of feb and i'm really excited about it as it's my first crop! i'm from treorchy so i haven't got far to come although from the messages about parking i will probably park by b&q and walk over! iceland car park is a nightmare! any tips for me ladies?

[Kel]

One tip Helen - its a eck of a walk from B&Q!! Theres parking a lot closer, a multistorey next to the police station or the goods yard by the bowling centre, just remember to pay and display lol. As we have all said on the thread anyone is welcome to come along, its a pretty friendly bunch here. I should know about respite cover on tuesday so I can start planning my return too :D

Kel
xx

[Helen M]

thanks kel! hope to see you there!

[Racheland4]

Kelly,
It's good to hear from you, it has been fun but we do miss you. Sorry to hear about DH. Your elusivity makes more than perfect sense in the circumstances. It would be great therapy for you to come along Rose is constantly fuelling my stash problems.
It would be great to see you, take care of yourself and your family.
Look forward to having you build our numbers up Helen.

[Racheland4]

Teresa,
Thanks ever so much for thinking of me and remembering the art doll. Glad to hear the girls enjoyed themselves.

[teresa_wales]

Ooh - more scrappers - great!
It would be lovely to see you again Kel, and very nice to meet you Helen. I am so enjoying my little Thursday afternoon sanity breaks, I hope that I can continue them regularly.
Cant wait for the 2nd!

Teresa

[Helen M]

oh i'm feeling welcome already! thanks ladies!

[Dibby]

Oh yes Kelly, Rose has a very naughty little shop going there, it just makes you buy things! Definitely take your mind off things for a little while.

Helen, it'll be lovely to see you there.

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi Helen,
Another scrapper goody. Hi there. If you want the kit next time it's blues/mauves so you know what sort of piccies to bring. But if you don't fancy that you can either bring your own or choose something else. As Debbie says I've lots of stuff. BTW we also have a swap table so if you have anything surplus to requirements bring it along. Looking forward to next week already. Take care Rose

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi Kelly, Yes we have missed you. So sorry to hear your news about DH. Hope you can come and join us soon but meantime take care. Rose

[Helen M]

hi rose, thanks for making me welcome! i've just received the february kit from jillybeans and it's gorgeous! aubergines, mustard, browny colours with tags ribbons and loads of other bits! it is truly lovely! i'm still drooling over it and printing lots of pictures to use with it!

[teresa_wales]

Oohhh! Sounds nice - can we see?
We love to see evryone's stuff!

Teresa

hi rose, thanks for making me welcome! i've just received the february kit from jillybeans and it's gorgeous! aubergines, mustard, browny colours with tags ribbons and loads of other bits! it is truly lovely! i'm still drooling over it and printing lots of pictures to use with it!

[Helen M]

hy teresa, i'm working on a layout with it now and should be uploaded tonight! it's such a pleasure to work with

[Helen M]

hiya ladies, i've just uploaded it, i'd love to know what you think

[Dibby]

Wow Helen, that is a fab layout, and the photo is simply stunning. Who's the photographer? Can they follow me around for a week please and take some like that LOL!

[Helen M]

aw thanks debbie! hubby is a serious amateur and has taken some fab pictures of us, i'm so proud!

[Dibby]

Have you been scrapping long Helen? You must bring your work with you on Thursday, I love drooling over other people's layouts.

[Helen M]

oh i'd love to see your layouts too, i'm the same!

[teresa_wales]

Gorgeous layout Helen!
I do like those colours, but I never would have thought to put mustard with that auberginey-colour.
Teresa

[Helen M]

i know! it doesn't sound like the best of colour combinations but they do look lovely

[Dibby]

I think that's one of the benefits of getting kits, they put together combinations that you wouldn't think of in a million years, but they look great together. I like to buy papers in a particular range because I know they will go together, but some people can pick papers from different ranges and know they will go, I don't always have that knack.

[Helen M]

i love kits but i always find the leftovers a problem!

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi everyone
The next kit - which you've already seen, is bluey, mauvey, greyish and will also include some ribbons and a fastenater staple! Don't worry if you don't have a fastenater I will bring mine on the day, but you can actually attach the staples without anyway.
Just had a look at your lo Helen - it's gorgeous and yes a lovely photo' too.
Hope everyone is ok. Take care. Rose

[Helen M]

ooh the kit sounds nice rose, can't wait now!

[teresa_wales]

What's a fastenator staple Rose?

Woohooo! I dont have to go anywhere after school today, so I'm going to play with the kit we had from Rachel last week!

[Wot No Scraps]

A fastenater is a long arm stapler that holds very large decorative staples. Like brads and eyelets they come in lots of colours and metallic finishes. I have a selection including some with words on. So everyone can have one in their kit to attach their ribbon with or whatever. I've got two lo ideas in my head which I will do and then you can either copy one of those or do your own thing. So basically think about what you could use a fastener about half an inch wide for. As the ends of them are quite short and easy to fold over, you can actually put them in quite easily without having your own stapler, so if you wanted to use them at home it wouldn't be a problem.

[Helen M]

rose, those staple thingys sound great!

[teresa_wales]

Sounds interesting, thanks Rose!

I do like these kits, they give a novice like me lots of ideas and experience! Thanks!

[Helen M]

can you buy these kits at the crop?

[Dibby]

Yes, Rose is doing the kits, you can buy from her, and either do her suggestions, or you own, or just bring your own stuff and do that.

Last week Rachel brought along a kit with dominoes in which was excellent.

Be prepared to enter another time zone though - the couple of hours flew by!

[Helen M]

fab, i love tryind new things! is there a colour scheme to the kit on the 2nd of feb jus so i know what type of photos to bring?

[Dibby]

It was lilac-y colours, I think some of them were from the Juliana K&Co range, very pretty and floral, ideal for your DD.

[Helen M]

fabulous! spot on debbie, plenty of piccies of dd i could bring then!

[Wot No Scraps]

Hello yes just to recap details on the kit - mauvey, bluey, greyish. Will have papers, organza ribbons and fastenater staple - £3. (You do get a full £3 at least value of stuff in it too plus the zip lock bag to take it home in.) Rose

[Helen M]

oh rose, you're getting me all excited!

[Wot No Scraps]

Been very naughty today and ordered a Wizard die cut alphabet set from the US. It was a bargain cos it was used for a store demo so really looking forward to trying it out. It is a circular one which will fit into bottle caps, and can be used three different ways so even better value. I'm in convince DH mode here aren't I! LOL

[Helen M]

just tell dh it will give him hours of undisturbed telly watching fun!

[Racheland4]

Helen,
your layout is georgous, the colors are an inspirational combination, where did you get the kit from?
Rose, you are a terrible tease, maybe I could put one of my children on the swap table.
Kelly I realy hope you can make it it will be so nice to see you, it feels like ages, you can see how Rose is tormenting us all with her wonderful array of goodies, there is nothing that woman doesn't have.
It is so nice to get back online and see how this thread grows, we realy are a nice bunch!!
I am counting down to Thursday.......only a week to go

[Helen M]

hiya rachel, the kit was from jillybeans scrapyard the february one, it was about £25 but i got loads for the money, tons of cardstock in the same gorgeous colours as the layout, alphabet slides ribbons, coaster like tags, badge-like sticker embellishments, tons of stuff! i'm a bit chuffed actually because they are using the layout i did in their gallery, it feels like a sort of honour! i'm really looking foward to meeting you all next week, i've got tons of stuff for the swap table aswell!

[Wot No Scraps]

Brilliant I love swaps I will have to dig out more of mine. See you all then. Rose

[teresa_wales]

I love swaps too, but I dont have much stash yet - and I'm sorry but i couldnt possibly offer up my lovely new Prima flowers! LOL! They are just soooo gorgeous!

Look forwrad to seeing you all soon.

Teresa

[Helen M]

not a problem i don't think, i've got way too much stuff i will never use, i'm far too impulsive when i get into a scrap shop i'm afraid! i've got some madagascar papers and stickers leftover from 1 page i did (yes, i bought an entire kit for 1 page!) would leftovers be okay to bring if anyone wants them?

[Wot No Scraps]

Personally I could live on/with leftovers! Single sheets of stickers, papers, magazines anything really. The more the merrier.

[Helen M]

fabulous, shall see you there!

[Kel]

ooooh ladies I have a bit of news for you on Thursday ;)

[Dibby]

Good news? Bad news? Good I hope!

[Kel]

Definately good news, and be prepared for me taking piccies too lol

[Dibby]

Oh I usually make sure I'm behind the camera! So we're going to have to put some slap on then.

[Wot No Scraps]

Kel - You really are teasing us with this one. :lol:

[Racheland4]

I am intrigued, and really looking forward to seeing you and everyone else it seems like an age since our last meeting.

[teresa_wales]

Oh no!
At the moment I'm going to have to play it by ear as to whether I can come or not this week. I'm not going to miss out on something really exciting am I?

Teresa :blink:

ooooh ladies I have a bit of news for you on Thursday ;)

[Racheland4]

Well Kelly are you going to keep us all in suspense ????
I hope you can make it Teresa it will be such a shame for you to miss out.

[Wot No Scraps]

Ok Kelly if you can tease people so can I!!
You all know what's in this weeks kit, but just you wait and see what I've got for you for the next time!! LOL
Hope everyone is ok. See you thursday. Take care. Rose

[Racheland4]

I am asking a favour, can someone make sure that the museum get paid and that there is tea, coffee etc as it is looking very unlikely that I will manage to make Thursday. If it is absolutely desperate i will see if I can pop along but I would realy appreciate if someone could shoulder that or maybe do it collectively. I will realy miss being there and will probably pout quite a bit but such is life.

[Dibby]

No probs Rach, I'm sure Rose and I can see to it.

[Kel]

Oh no Rachel, nothing serious I hope xx

[Wot No Scraps]

Rachel, Sorry to hear that you can't make it. I'll volunteer to bring the tea, coffee then so that we don't all do it! We'll miss you. PM if you need anything. Take care Rose

[teresa_wales]

I'm afraid that I cant come tommorow either ladies :(

I am very glum about it!

Teresa

[Kel]

are we still dieting or would you like me to bring some biccies too?

[Dibby]

I think we all stick have diets in mind, but bring the choccie biccies anyway!

[Wot No Scraps]

Personally I think I don't think my diet ever actually started! Bit like my stash diet really! LOL See you later - with biccies?

[Dibby]

The words "Rose" and "stash diet" really don't go together do they?

[Kel]

SOS LADIES! I really need a HUGE favour though, would one of you be able to take a few piccies of the group at work just incase, the news was that we are being featured as club of the month in SI !!

[Wot No Scraps]

Debbie - What can I say? LOL

[Wot No Scraps]

Kel - Sorry to see your news. Hope everything soon ok. Will take camera/piccies. Hope to see you later but not important in the whole scheme of things. You have much more important things to sort. Take care. Rose

[Racheland4]

Kelly, I hope everything was ok for you today, I am sure that everyone would agree when I say that you are always missed and in our thoughts.
I am being nosey and wondering what a delectable afternoon I missed. I am sure everyone had a great time although I am quite happy to have missed the photography I prefer to be on the other side of the camera. Naughty really as when looked back on there will be very little of me theres something to work on..... Anyway enough of my broadcast therapy. I was thinking of everyone old and new and just wanted to let you know.

[teresa_wales]

So, did you all have a nice time yesterday? What did you do? What did I miss?

I must admit, I was so busy at work that I didnt notice the time until it was time to go home!

Teresa

[Helen M]

sorry i couldn't make it, my first day aswell! i will try and attend next time if that's okay

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi everyone, We missed you!
Kel - hope everything was ok at the hospital?
Rachel and Helen - disappointed you couldn't make it but never mind will have more to swap next time!
Rachel - Debbie told me to keep a kit for you so no problem with that.
In fact anyone who wants any of the previous kits, I still have some left.
We used fastenater bars this week on the layout and I have ordered more of them in a whole variety of colours with the intention of splitting the packs up so that you can just have a few of each colour. Bit like doing a swap without the postage. LOL. Don't worry if you haven't got the stapler. You can put them in as easy as putting in a brad, without one.
Talk again soon. Take care. Rose

[Wot No Scraps]

Teresa - As soon as I hit send and saw the previous message on screen, I realised I had typed Rachels name again instead of yours. Sorry!

[teresa_wales]

Great! Thanks Rose, I'll look forward to it next time.

I've been mooching about on this computer, I have so many photos that I've completely forgotten about - re-discovering them has been really nice this morning.

Alas, it is now time to get on and do stuff

Have a good weekend

Teresa

[Wot No Scraps]

Just picked this up because I did the readers challenge. Photo great, layout pretty naff but then I hated the kit and there wasn't even a piece of cardstock large enough to mount a photo. Worst of all though they have spelt my name wrong. Never mind better luck next time eh. See you soon.

[teresa_wales]

I saw that one Rose and wondered if it was you!
Nice!

[Wot No Scraps]

Thanks Teresa, as I said I did like the photo - in fact I actually had some I took on same day that I liked even better, but they were too blue - the colour I mean LOL - to go with the green card they sent. Have to say that the kit must have been pretty dire as none of the other readers did anything very clever with it either. I was pleased however, that the blurb they asked me to write to go with it went in exactly as I submitted, cos I did think they would edit it. Especially the bit about not liking the kit! :lol: Take care. See you soon. Rose

[Kel]

Hi all

I apologise for not getting back to you sooner, no excuses. I would like to say a big thankyou to Rosina and Debbie for holding the fort, I will be re-imbursing any costs to you at our next meeting. OH ended up back in for a few days but all seems to be going well again now.

With regards to our next meet up, does the next date fall in half term? I havent been given any dates by the school so tend to wing it a bit ;)

Kel
xx

[Wot No Scraps]

Half term in Cardiff and I think all of Wales, doesn't start until Monday 20th Feb. So we should be ok for both of the next two as they should fall either side of the kids - and in my case dh, being at home.

[Kel]

Phew thanks for that, the kids are lining up a pretty hectic half term so should make for some good scrapping pics!

[Racheland4]

MMMmmmmmmeeee,
If that is the right terminology - yes I am pondering !!!
We are having a bit of a crisis!!!
YOUR CROP NEEDS YOU!!!!!!
We have had a slow start and although we have enjoyed each others company things are not looking good, so we really need to get together at the next crop an come up with some ideas.
I am sure there are ways around this situation and hope very much that we can find a way to accomodate everyone who has enjoyed the group so far.
From the start this has been opened up to the floor for everybody so here it is on the floor looking for some help.
Does anyone have thoughts on :
Venue
Timing
Content
Structure
Management
Anything
Yes I am tenacious, I don't like to throw the towel in, so please help me to come up with something that will ultimately be of benefit to all of us.

[Kel]

Just a thought - what if we change to a monthly crop but possibly an all dayer? That we we could do workshops or our own thing and not have to panic about only having X amount of time, plus we can plan ahead as to what we would like to see. Am I making sense? As an alternative venue for a possible all day crop, even if we say 10am - 3pm I was thinking of the Muni Arts Centre, they have a fab room upstairs and a restaurant downstairs where we can grab lunch.

[Wot No Scraps]

I would prefer fortnightly or even weekly. An all day crop would be expensive in terms of a venue and then what happens if it is not well supported? The current venue isn't perfect in terms of parking and fetching/carrying but obviously it would depend on what alternatives might be available. Really need to see who actually materialises next time. No point fitting it around people who don't come anyway.

[teresa_wales]

I think to go to all-day would be quite a gamble Kel, especially as we seem to be a pretty small group at the moment.
A fortnightly afternoon is probably about as much as I can make. But I fully realise that if everyone else wants something different then I'll go along/bow out depending on how things change - I may need to increase my hours at work soon, although I am trying to figure out how I can hang onto my little sanity breaks ( provided there are no more unexpecte incidents like DDs accident last week, and being sent home from school sick today)

Teresa

[Kel]

see what you mean ladies, would you like me to get in touch with the Muni about the room upstairs as a possible venue change? It would be easier with parking as the goods yard car park it behind it

[Helen M]

hiya all, sorry to butt in and probably a bit cheeky since i haven;t attended yet! i would love to commit to a crop weekly, monthly or whenever one is set up but i find the timing a problem, the weekend is fabulous for me but i appreciate this may not be for everyone else. i live in treorchy and it takes me about 25 minutes to get to ponty then parking etc. and i have to be home by 3 so if i did want to attend i need to get childcare which is near enough impossible for the time at the moment, which is why i couldn;t turn up last time. it's maybe a consideration for people who may want to turn up. perhaps maybe advertising would get a few more people in, hobbycrafts have an info board you could maybe stick a poster up on?

just a few suggestions, i hope you don't mind

[Wot No Scraps]

I think weekends are already well served as I think if you put your mind to it you could find one in S Wales every single week.

[Helen M]

i completely agree with you rosina but the only problem for people who can only attend a weekend crop would mean that they wouldn't be able to attend scrapology due to it only being on week days

[Racheland4]

Helen,
Your comments are more than welcome and much appreciated. I live in Porth so appreciate your dilema.
Rose are there really that many weekend crops in South Wales? I feel like I have been missing out.
I am moving in about a month so will have a bit more space for small group of people who may want to meet regularly on an informal basis.
I am still ummmming and arring Kelly has been in touch with me and mentioned the room upstairs in the Muni as an alternative venue as it has easy access to parking. Maybe a morning crop might be worth considering something that would start after the children are dropped off and mean we could get home in time for nieghbours, maybe that is just me, please forget I said that!!!! I watch it for sociological reasons !!!!
Any more ideas???
I like the idea of maintaining a cooperative group and maybe encouraging each other a little more in taking that a step further??

[Dibby]

Definitely plenty of weekend crops Rach, I go to two, and if I wanted to go just over the bridge, I could do one every Saturday. Just the wee problem of a DH and kiddiwinks who want to see me sometimes unfortunately (or rather want me to act as taxi for them so they can go somewhere too!).

[teresa_wales]

Mornings would be good - if I dont turn up til lunchtime no-one can grab me for 'just one more thing Teresa' can they! LOL! LOL! Says she who didnt leave the Newport office until 3:15 and still managed to collect DD from school on time - good effort! LOL!

Teresa

[Wot No Scraps]

Well I've always been a morning person anyway! I don't have to think about kids and stuff but apart from wednesday and friday, mornings are good for me too.

[Dibby]

Now I'm a night time person, but I'm sure I could drag myself out of the house for a morning crop!

[Kel]

oooh theres a thought, mornings would be good for me too - especially a Tuesday as I have cover for DH arranged from 9am to 12.30pm

[Racheland4]

It sounds like we have something coming together here. How are mornings for you Helen? Ok so it seems like am would be better how about venue? Does anyone have any thoughts on that one.
I must add none of these changes will take place for the next crop which will be as usual, I don't want to confuse anyone.
Gosh I am getting quite the organiser her, not bad hey Kelly, hope you don't mind me being so bossy, but we need to get this on track or there maybe nothing for you to come back to.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the Muni??
What about the Name of the group should we use something a little more self explainatory?
Only 1 week and 1 Day till we get our hands on Roses lovely new kit !!!!!!!!

[Dibby]

And Rose's new kit is lovely indeed, I have stroked and drooled over it already.

Can't say I know the muni at all, so will need some directions, but I'm sure we can sort that out next time we meet.

[Racheland4]

OOhhh!!!
I might have an added extra on the kit front also, I won't say too much now I just want to make sure I can get hold of everything first. I will hopefully be something a little bit different again.
On that note do people buying the kits want demonstrations?? I am always very wary of not wanting to teach granny how to suck eggs!!!!
So please say and I am more than happy to oblidge and maybe we could get Rose to share some of her vast scrapping Knowledge, as I am sure both her and Debbies brains are worth picking

[Helen M]

thanks rachel but for me i can only attend weekends which is a shame. never mind though. rosina, where about in s. wales are there weekend crops?

[Dibby]

Helen, I'm pming you.

[teresa_wales]

Are we still on for Thursday this week?

Teresa

[Racheland4]

OOOooh! Yes!
I have it on good authority that Rose has a cracker of a kit also so I am really looking forward to it!

[teresa_wales]

Excellent! Now how hard do you think I need to work tommorow in order to have Thurs afternoon off?! LOL!

Are there any little clues concerning said kit? Pleeeese!

[Dibby]

Flowers - big juicy ones!

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi everyone, Sorry been so busy forgot about posting this info:
The kits for tomorrow are amazing: Once more incredible value at just £3.
Papers from Die Cuts With a View - stripes, spots, paisley etc plus flower from either Heidi Swapp (huge peachy/pinky fabric one) or Making Memories (yellow paper ones.)
Basically there are 7 kits with 6 papers in. They are all the same but in slightly different colourways. First come first served!
And then there are two more kits with 6 different papers in. More retro, still by DCWV, still with huge Heidi Swapp flower.
They all contain a brad to attach them - I have a choice of brads.
For the very large flowers you might want to consider putting something else in the centre like a button perhaps.
You may also want to consider bringing some cardstock with you for your layout as there are so many options I couldn't cover them all. I do have some card but it may not be what you want.
I haven't done a sample as didn't want to use up one of the kits when I think we have a full house tomorrow but I do have some ideas and a book all about using patterned papers.
Also have choice of two kits for you to peruse for next time, either Christmas or a variety of nice blues.
See you all tomorrow then. Take care. Rose

[Kel]

oooh you're talking my language now Rosina - retro!! Are we having a swaps table tomorrow?

[Wot No Scraps]

Yes we'll be having the usual swap table.
Will you be able to make it today Kel?

[Kel]

yep, I have arranged for someone to sit with OH so I can get a sanity break!! Might only be bringing what I can fit in the crop bag though, terrible weather this morning.

Do anyof you park in the multistorey by the police station? Is it any good and how do I get in there? lol

[Dibby]

The entrance to the car park is just about opposite to the entrance to the museum car park (if that makes sense). Basically in you go, and just keep going up. However, don't take too much, because the lifts don't work and you will have to carry it all back up again! And, don't forget to pay and display either!

[Kel]

Thanks Debbie, I knew where the exit was just not the entrance - d'oh!!

[Racheland4]

Sorry I didn't make it today i am having probs with new meds.

Were there any conclusions, because in all honesty I think I need to look after myself right now.
I missed being with everyone again and hope that I will be able to get to Rose and Debbies crop in the near future.
i am really sorry if there has been any inconvenience for anyone and hope you all enjoyed, I am particulY envious of the retro kits maybe another time

Loads of love and thanks for everything
Rachel

[Wot No Scraps]

Hi Rachel - Sorry you couldn't make it. Hope you get on an even keel with things very soon. I had lots of stuff for you, so I'll get in touch after my holiday and we'll fix something up.
Teresa - So sorry about the timing today. I had to rush off because of getting to the bank and the travel agent. See you soon - for longer next time.

[teresa_wales]

I am just sorry that I was late and missed everything! Circumstances all conspired against me this week.

Never mind, I have some nice new Basic Grey paper, and I'm going to play all weekend!

Teresa

[Dibby]

Ooh you big shower offer type person you! Mine has been delayed, hoped to get it tomorrow but may have to wait until next week now.

Never mind, I have lots of other stuff to play with!

[teresa_wales]

Sorry Debbie!
If you feel the need, you can come down the hill and pet mine! LOL!

So, a serious question here Ladies - when you get these lovely scrummy new paper, how on earth do you steel yourself to cut into them?
I had a layout planned last night, but now I'm chickening out!

Off to have a nice bubble bath and a glass of wine

Teresa

[Dibby]

Well, a couple of glasses of wine helps!

Seriously though, its just paper, you can get another sheet of it for 50 - 60p - don't worry about it, just go for it.

[teresa_wales]

Oooh nooooo!
I have to stay away from sharp implements afetr a couple of glasses of wine, else , as Bronnie says it looks like I've cut out with an axe!! LOL!

[Dibby]

You could always tear - its easy after half a bottle, and no sharp implements!

[teresa_wales]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Kel]

Sorry for not posting this sooner ladies. It is with great sadness I am informing you that Scrapology will no longer be running. Thankyou to all who attended but due to circumsances beyond our control both myself and Rachel feel it may be for the best as we are unable to give you 100% at this time.

Thankyou again xx

[Dibby]

Thanks for letting us know Kel. You may find in the next few months things will be more settled for you, and you will be able to have a rethink.

It was nice getting to meet both you and Rachel however. Good luck for the future.

[teresa_wales]

Oh what a shame!
But thank you anyway, I did enjoy your Thursday afternoons

Teresa

[Wot No Scraps]

Yes so did I and sorry to hear I now have thursday pm's free.