View Full Version : Bristol *Modern Scrapbooking* January 28th Crop
Modern Scrapper
14-12-2005, 02:48 PM
Date: Saturday 28th January
Time: 10am - 5pm
Place: Bromley Heath Junior School Hall (opposite shop)
Cost: £5 per person for your crop space and refeshments
Classes: definately 2, and a demonstration of Melt Pot art. Still planning everything - more details later :D
So who's coming to Modern Scrapbooking's 2nd birthday party? :lol:
Mandy
If there's cake I'll come! LOL
scrapJ
14-12-2005, 05:34 PM
Wouldn't miss it!! Molly wants to come too.
Glad youre coming Hils :) What sweeties shall I bring?
scrapJ
14-12-2005, 05:36 PM
Oh Mandy, do we get party bags? :) :)
Indigoniki
14-12-2005, 05:58 PM
Can we bring children Mandy? Ella is a rather grown up 11.
Niki
scrapJ
14-12-2005, 06:34 PM
Mandy are you still doing the "bring a friend for their first crop & get a £10 voucher"?
scrapJ
14-12-2005, 06:37 PM
Indigoniki, I'm bringing my daughter Molly who is 12.
Hoping I can make it - can't see a problem but need to check with DH, and after the Visa bill thing this week think I'd better wait till after Christmas (when he'll be more mellow and chilled out ;) )before mentioning it! Perhaps you could pencil me in Mandy and I can confirm in Jan? :D
I'm sure I'll be able to manage it Mandy (if you will have me)? :lol:
I didn't see a school, am I blind? I saw a pub and a church hall place ... was it further down the hill by the hall going back towards the motorway?:unsure:
scrapJ
14-12-2005, 07:52 PM
Hi Boo, not the church hall direction the opposite way, still on Quakers road, I don't think I'm making much sense! :)
If you were driving along & passed the hall on the right then the pub also on the right, you keep going, ( go passed Mandys shop on the left) & then there is the Infant school on the right & their car park then the Junior school which is where the crop is going to be. Directions are not my strong point as you have probably noticed!! :) J
scrapJ
14-12-2005, 07:53 PM
Hils you have to come! :)
Think I got that Julia. :blink: :lol: So keep on past Mandy's shop which will be on my left and the Junior School will be on my right up the road a bit?
scrapJ
14-12-2005, 09:20 PM
yes! :) It's only really across the road & along a bit from the shop. J:)
scrapJ
14-12-2005, 09:47 PM
I think Mandy's going to have a drop in crop in the christmas week sometime, maybe the 28th Dec ?
Is that right Mandy? :)
Oooo - hope she does, tho if its on the 28th I won't be able to make it cos mu Mum and Dad will be visiting.... 30th would be good tho! :lol:
Modern Scrapper
15-12-2005, 11:47 AM
Hi Folks,
Okay, I've pencilled in Thursday 29th Dec. as the date for the *mini* crop at the shop - is that a good date for most people? Let me know if you are interested as places for this one are limited to 10 - a nice cosy get-together :D
As for the Sat. 28th Jan 2006 crop, I've reserved places for peeps on this forum: Julia, Molly, Hils, Boo, Nikki & daughter....so far. I've already booked some of our Downend regulars in as well but still plenty of spaces as the hall is pretty big!
I have introduced a new offer which applies to both crops and Thursday night classes - "bring a new friend and you get a £10 shop gift voucher" So if you're coming alone, why not ask a friend or work colleague if they fancy a great day out, and you'll have an extra £10 to spend in the shop! Talk about an offer a scrapper can't refuse :lol:
Mandy
scrapJ
15-12-2005, 02:57 PM
Hi girls! I'll have to check with Rob to see if he's at home that day to look after the kids, but I'd love to come! :)
Modern Scrapper
16-12-2005, 12:55 PM
We've also got Clare coming all the way from Bedford for the January crop! Well, she's not just coming to the crop, her pal Christine lives in Bristol and is coming too :D Hello girls, if you're on here!
As for the mini crop on 29th - anyone else up for it?
Mandy
What time is the mini crop running from and for how long please Mandy? :)
scrapJ
16-12-2005, 06:10 PM
Hi all! So, who is coming to the mini crop on 29th then?
What time will it be Mandy?
scrapJ
16-12-2005, 06:27 PM
Mandy, perhaps you could give a prize to the person who has travelled the furthest to the crop? :)
scrapJ
17-12-2005, 01:08 PM
Sorry you can't make it in January Nina, you'll be having a fab holiday tho!! And you get to check out all those fab scrapbooking stores too :)
The Thurs class with Emy was great wasn't it, I'm going to teach the kids how to make the concertina style book. Julia :)
Nina I am trying very very hard not to be jealous but its just not quite working at the moment! I'm sure my face has gone a very fetching shade of green.... Hope you have a lovely time tho - and I shall look forward to seeing the scrapalicious (made-up word of the day!) delights you come up with when you get back!
scrapJ
17-12-2005, 05:01 PM
I'm trying to persuade my friend Steve to come to a class. He has made an scrapbook of his holiday for his sons for christmas so knows what it's all about.
I don't think there have been any men attend the classes before? Jack has been of course but he's only 10.!
Modern Scrapper
19-12-2005, 01:03 AM
Hi Hils, The mini crop on 29th December will be from 10am onwards till about 4pm - does that sound ok? If anyone wants to stay longer than that they are most welcome - I only live down the road so not far for me to pop home when everyone has cropped out :D
Julia - Prizes for travelling the furthest, eh? Well, at least that will count you out seeing as you or one of your family members ALWAYS wins prizes at my crops!!!
I was thinking that maybe we can all bring a little bit of yummy xmas leftovers to eat. We always have a big wodge of xmas cake left over - It seems I'm the only one in our house that loves it!
ps. Nina, NO pressure or obligation :lol: but I just can't wait to see those cards of yours! I've been dreaming of them since Thursday - just how many techniques/papers/embellishments can you inlcude on one card?
Mandy
Hmmm - don't think I'll be able to make the mini crop on the 29th :( My parents are coming down - they leave on the 29th but I don't think it'd be very nice to chuck them out early just so I can come cropping! Ah well, there's always the one at the end of Jan :)
scrapJ
19-12-2005, 05:26 PM
"Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way" It's nearly christmas!!
scrapJ
20-12-2005, 07:10 PM
Did you manage it Nina?
Didn't see you round at the school, have a great christmas! :)
scrapJ
21-12-2005, 10:54 AM
Merry Christmas Mandy!! What time is the shop open today? Want to just pop in to say have a happy holidays. :)
Modern Scrapper
21-12-2005, 11:16 AM
Morning Julia :)
Shop is open until 3pm as usual today and then I'm off for the holidays, yeah! Hope you can pop in later and we can catch up :D
See ya, Mandy
Oh - I was thinking of popping in tomorrow but I guess I won't if you're closed! No problem - just wanted to wish you and Ellie a very happy Christmas Mandy :)
Anyway chums - have a totally fab time over Xmas everyone - hope the rellies don't drive you too mad (not that I know what people's rellies are like of course - but it's normally a fairly safe bet that they'll drive you mad!)
You know my MIL then Nina? :lol:
Have a Great Christmas and Happy New Year Eveyone! :wub: :love: :D
Yes, merry Christmas everyone ho ho ho :D
Modern Scrapper
22-12-2005, 10:09 AM
Hope you all have a FABULOUS Christmas and enjoy good health, prosperity, and happiness in 2006!
Sorry to have missed you both Nina and Hils :unsure: I will be popping up to the shop this morning to pack up the internet orders but the shop is "officially" shut now and will re-open on Thursday 5th January to prepare for my MEGA January Sale!!
But I will see some of you on Thursday 29th Dec for our little get-together crop :D
Mandy
Got my kitchen pass for Jan 28 :)
scrapJ
23-12-2005, 12:54 PM
Happy Christmas everyone! :):) Jules
Indigoniki
23-12-2005, 07:58 PM
I've been offline for a few days but have just found out that dh has to work all next week which cancels out the Paperarts crop and will be away the weekend of Jan 28th so I can't come to Bristol either. A bit peed orf as I hadn't booked one of my own crops in for January as my other-cropping-half is having a baby. This was my time to go and crop myself. I'm all doom and gloom now.
Anyway do have a wonderful Christmas and take lots of photos (more doom and gloom, I just had to send my camera back to Nikon as the flash isn't working!)
Niki
Awww poor you Niki - perhaps you'll be able to make it to the one after?? Hope your camera comes back quickly :)
karen433
23-12-2005, 08:25 PM
Can any one tell me how far the crop is from the station and is there easy public transport? Never been to a crop before, I'm in Cornwall.
Indigoniki
23-12-2005, 08:32 PM
Sorry guys, I just read that last post back and I sound like a right miserable so and so! Hope to make a Bristol crop at some time! Any dates for the next retreat yet Mandy? MIL is giving me cash towards it for Christmas even though she doesn't really 'get' scrapbooking :)
Have a WONDERFUL festive season everybody B) :) :P :lol: :D B)
Niki :love: :love:
scrapJ
23-12-2005, 08:37 PM
Karen, you would be better off getting the train to Parkway station rather than Templemeads (Bristol), then it's about 2 or 3 miles to Downend, so about 15mins in a taxi I guess. It's a lovely crop to go to, friendly people & we have fun. Contact Mandy @ Modern Scrapbooking for more info. :) Julia
scrapJ
23-12-2005, 08:39 PM
Hi Nikki, sorry you can't make the next crop. Have a lovely christmas & see you at the Feb crop hopefully :) J
scrapJ
26-12-2005, 08:16 PM
Thurs 29th Dec mini drop in crop, whose hoping to go?
Would love to but can't :( - family visiting.
:lol: I'm sat here in my new tracksuit that I'm gonna get fit in :) But I really am going to cos I am seriously unfit.... Just need to fit it in around the scrapping ;)
scrapJ
31-12-2005, 05:18 PM
Ooohhh you got the new track suit Hils, what colour is it? When does the rowing machine come? :) J
Black with pink go faster stripes! :lol: and Tuesday I hope :) Walked five miles today (to town to get the tracksuit, and back!)
scrapJ
31-12-2005, 06:26 PM
Good for you to do the walk! Did you feel better for it? We all went swimming this morning although didn't do many lengths, just a lot of messing about with the kids! We had the whole of the non lane bit of the main pool to ourselves! It was good to do something, we have all been very lazy these holidays!
Better for it? Mmmmm - tired maybe! But yes, feeling quite perky again now - tomorrow, a short run!
Ouch indeed - it'd give me lots of scrapping time tho :lol: :lol: :lol:
Happy New Year!
Done my run - now I can sit and scrap with a clear conscience! :lol:
Indigoniki
01-01-2006, 03:57 PM
I walked to the pub and back and only had a soft drink, does that count as exercise?
Happy New Year!
Niki
scrapJ
03-01-2006, 01:35 PM
Happy new year everyone! :)
Happy New Year! Love the new blinkie Julia ;) I've ran two days running now, but can't manage it today cos my legs are refusing to work properly! Hopefully tomorrow....
scrapJ
04-01-2006, 06:10 PM
What classes are there going to be at the crop Mandy? :) J
:lol: :lol: :lol: Julia - you're worse than me!!! ;) One day less to wait now ;)
terri
04-01-2006, 08:11 PM
Can I put my name down please. Work letting me have a day off. :)
scrapJ
04-01-2006, 08:37 PM
Hi terri, welcome to the chat! You might want to e mail Mandy @ modern scrapbooking to get all the details & directions etc. I know the shop is open tomorrow. :) Julia
terri
04-01-2006, 09:02 PM
:lol: I know where the shop is. :rolleyes:
scrapJ
05-01-2006, 02:50 PM
Hey Nina, have you seen the details if the sale? As well as all the sale stuff it's also 15% off everything else :) J
terri
05-01-2006, 03:02 PM
Nasty Mandy........ :P
I don't think I can make the sales [ insert smilie crying]
scrapJ
05-01-2006, 04:58 PM
I've just completed a lo using photos from the xmas crop, will put in gallery later. :) J
scrapJ
05-01-2006, 09:16 PM
My lo is in the gallery with separate photos of the mini book (on the lo) opened up. I'm not actually in any of the photos! Hope Mandy likes it as she's in the big photo :) J
Lovely LO Julia :) Nina,that's very nice of your radiators to play up all at once, in the middle of winter, just before you go away..... :rolleyes:
D'you know, I think you did mention something about a holiday in the States somewhere! :lol:
Have I seen - course I have! :lol: I'm number one on the bookings list you know cos I booked before the last one had even finished, it was so good :D Sounds like an ideal birthday pressie for you - your dh won't even have to trawl the shops or wrap it ;) :lol:
Modern Scrapper
06-01-2006, 09:10 PM
Hi Girls,
Well, the numbers for this month's crop so far.........28!! That is 28 folks confirmed and 6 possibles :D That's a pretty good turn out for the first one of 2006 don't ya think?!!
There will be 2 classes:
Class 1: A 12x12 layout using Basic Grey Vagabond Swiss Dots paper with matching cardstock and you will need 1 or 2 black & white photos. We are going to be doing photo tinting with alcohol inks and also making an embellishment using Junkitz acrylicz, alcohol inks, and rubber stamps.
Class 2: 12x12 layout with a love/romance theme - more on this one later :D
Alice will be demoing the Craft Robo and we also hope to have a Melt Pot demonstration....so plenty going on to keep us all busy!
Mandy
Wow, that's excellent Mandy! Nina, you're not allowed to complain because you're going to be somewhere absolutely fantabulous ;)
By the way, for those who haven't noticed (!), I have started a thread for April's Scrap Camp :)
scrapJ
07-01-2006, 07:28 PM
Who went to the sale at Modern scrapbooking today? :) J
scrapJ
07-01-2006, 08:23 PM
Hi Nina, I got there early, no I didn't know what was going into the sale which made it all the more exciting! I got some fab things & was really pleased with them. I left before it got really busy.
Thank you Mandy for a great sale :) J
Nina - 41 sheets! :blink: Your stash room must be overflowing by now! You do know you're supposed to use some of it don't you?! :lol: :lol: :lol:
What do you mean "No insight"????? Eh? I'm all confused now (easily done! :lol: ) ????
Five LOs - OK, fair enough ;) Still think you need to do more tho - apart from anything else your others have been so lush we want to see more, more often! :D
Which reminds me, better upload a few of mine sometime soon... :rolleyes:
scrapJ
08-01-2006, 05:03 PM
Look forward to seeing these new lo's girls! :):) J
Glad you were joking Nina - I'm having a blonde day today, can you tell?!? :lol:
I've uploaded one of my latest LOs - can't do any more cos the photos of the other LO are completely pants, and the rest is my CJ which I haven't posted yet (not sure of the etiquette of uploading before you send it off :unsure: so erring on the side of caution) :)
scrapJ
08-01-2006, 05:49 PM
Love the lo Hils!
I've made 400 posts!!! Catching up with you Hils!! :) J
Oooo well done! Just another 2000 to go - but by then I'm bound to have made loads more! :rolleyes:
scrapJ
08-01-2006, 08:53 PM
I notice that Mandy said there might be a melt pot demo at the crop, who has one & what do they use it for? Do I need to think about getting one before the demo....'cos after it everyone might want one!! :) J
Ellie's got one so she'd be a good one to ask about it :)
scrapJ
10-01-2006, 05:32 PM
OOOOooohhhh, saw new stuff in the shop today, some stamps, lots of new colours of bazzil, some small albums, some coasters to alter & other things too but can't remember at mo :) Julia
Ellie@ModScraps
10-01-2006, 06:04 PM
Nina, Love your latest LO! really fab :)
scrapJ
10-01-2006, 07:45 PM
I can't make the class on Thurs as it's Rob's birthday (40!).
Nina your new LO's are great! :) Julia
scrapJ
10-01-2006, 08:19 PM
Hi Nina, no nothing special planned for thurs, he has the day off but has to take Molly to the dental hospital first thing so don't know how long that will take. He's actually come home from work tonight & feels flu-ey.
I shall book my place for the class on th 19th tomorrow thanks for reminding me! :) J
What happened to you when you were 25?
scrapJ
10-01-2006, 08:49 PM
OMG Nina, that sounds horrendous! Do they know what caused it? You poor thing. J
An OMG from me too... presumably that's why your health isn't that brill now. You have got a great attitude to life tho :)
Wow, what a story you have to tell - must give other people with a similar condition a lot of hope :) Five star Disney hotels - you go for it - life isn't a dress rehearsal (as you know :) )
Changing the subject completely - does anyone have a card for the Bristol Costco, and if so would you be able to get something for me from there please? :)
scrapJ
11-01-2006, 04:50 PM
sorry Hils, don't have one, J
Indigoniki
11-01-2006, 11:27 PM
I've got one Hills, just went for the first time last week. When do you need your item by because we may not go for a couple of weeks.
Niki
scrapJ
13-01-2006, 12:18 AM
The tote is so gorgeous! Haven't filled mine up yet there's loads of space in it!
:) J
terri
13-01-2006, 01:05 AM
The tote is brilliant, I'm not very good at saying no to new toys. <_<
I can come to the crop and have booked with Mandy......... :)
I'm hoping to be there terri ... it will be good to see you again. :D
I presume I'm booked in with Mandy? :unsure:
terri
13-01-2006, 10:09 AM
Be nice to see you again Boo. :)
Oh How many gorgeous new stamps has Mandy got in now??? And how long do you think I'll survive without buying the AMM tote???????? Any bets??
A week at the most?!! ;) :lol: I can see I'm going to have to save my pennies for when I come to the crop with all this gorgeous new stuff coming in.... don't want another tel call from DH..... :P
scrapJ
13-01-2006, 06:02 PM
Happy birthday from me too Hils, don't think I have said it enough on here today!!!:):):):):):):):): lol lol lol Julia
Modern Scrapper
13-01-2006, 11:44 PM
Hope you've had a very lovely birthday, Hils :D
Boo, you are booked in with ...hmm...i've lost count...yep, that's it....34 others!! Can't believe it, from a 12 to 34 in one month - I think this scrapbooking lark has finally caught on round here :D
Remember we are in the Bromley Heath Junior School. It's across the road from the shop and down a wee bit. Shop will still be open :D
See you all soon.
Mandy
Indigoniki
13-01-2006, 11:51 PM
Hi Mandy,
I see you've posted the next retreat on the shop website. Is there a chat thread even though it's DD's 12th birthday and I can't go. ;) ;) What are the chances of the first one being on my twins birthday (but they were boys and 'not bothered') and the second one on my daughters - she is bothered! I did offer to take her but she didn't want to come. Said it would be full of strange ladies, she saw the dressing up in bin liners photos!!
Niki
scrapJ
13-01-2006, 11:53 PM
Niki, yes there is a scrap camp thread here http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=89353
:) Julia
Said it would be full of strange ladies, she saw the dressing up in bin liners photos!!
Niki
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Shame you can't go Niki.....
Mandy well done on getting so many people to the crop. Wonder if its anything to do with me, Julia and Nina posting about MS so often?!!! ;) :lol:
Indigoniki
14-01-2006, 02:08 PM
Are you girls after a commission discount :D :D
Niki
scrapJ
14-01-2006, 02:15 PM
Just in case you didn't know I'll post here too, Mandy was on BBC radio Bristol today!! She was the guest on Phillippa Forrrester's show. :) Julia
Are you girls after a commission discount :D :D
Niki
:lol: I'm still after that job on Mandy's marketing team! :lol: :lol: :lol: (Don't worry Mandy, I am joking!)
Giselle
15-01-2006, 02:22 AM
Hi Everyone, just dropping in to say hello as I'll be at the crop on the 28th! I've been trying to catch up with the chat as I've been on holiday for the last few weeks (shhhh... don't tell anyone...I was stash shopping in the USA, among other things! ;) ) It's great to know that there will be so many friendly peeps to crop with. :D
PS Is there parking at the school or do we just take pot luck on the street?
Are you girls after a commission discount :D :D
Niki
they should be! I often read these crop threads with interest as I'd love to pop up the M4 one day for a MS crop - they are definitely sold well!
Hi Giselle - that's great news! Looking forward to meeting you and hearing all about your stash shopping :D I don't think there is specific parking at the school, but there's plenty on the roads around it :)
Sarah, I'm with Nina, you really should pootle down the M4 to a crop and/or the retreat (the last retreat was such a laugh - oh yes and the scrapping was good too! :lol: ) It'd be great to meet you at last:)
Breton Girl
15-01-2006, 04:48 PM
Hi everyone, I've booked into the crop - it will be my first one! :unsure: I met Julia in MS on Friday so I'll recognise one person at least!! :) I went in to find out what to bring ( and to buy some stuff of course!) - had visions of turning up with all my stuff and finding everyone else with a little carrier bag -- NOT TRUE I'm told :lol: Looking forward to it very much - see you all there.
Sally
scrapJ
15-01-2006, 04:54 PM
Hi Sally!! glad you found us here. Everyone is really friendly & chatty. :) Julia
Hi Sally :) Look forward to meeting you too. I will def NOT be coming with only a carrier bag. :rolleyes: :D
I can't do retreats :( because I work full time and so my weekends are the only time I get to spend full days with my family (especially my gorgeous 3 year old), and I wouldn't lose that for anything
But I do allow myself one crop a month - so no reason why it couldn't your one one day - nice to meet different people
Sarah :)
Modern Scrapper
15-01-2006, 10:39 PM
Hi Sally, now you've found your second home - welcome :D
Update on classes for the 28th:
Class 1 - 11am. Technique based class. Layout requiring one 7x5 or 8x6 or or two smaller black and white photos. We will be photo tinting using Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks. Also for this layout you will be making a small acrylic embellishment that involves stamping and alcohol inks. Basic Grey Vagabond Swiss Dots paper with matching Bazzill cardstock.
Class 2 - 2pm. Romance/Love type layout using the NEW Junkitz Love Lines papers. You'll need 3 photos for this one - you and the love of your life, whoever or whatever that is!
We'll also have a go at making a heart shaped embellishment with the Melt Pot - that should be a laugh 'cos I'm still learning to use it - no but really, with Carroll's foolproof guidance I'm going to produce some real art with this one!
Mandy
Giselle
16-01-2006, 12:06 AM
Hi Giselle - that's great news! Looking forward to meeting you and hearing all about your stash shopping :D It'd be great to meet you at last:)
Shhhh...the stash shopping isn't meant to be public knowledge...I spent far too much! However, my sweetie DH gave me a gift card for Christmas for a scrapping shop near our holiday home and then the shop gave me 20% off all my purchases - I was like a kid let loose in a sweet shop!!
I'm looking forward to meeting you too! And everyone else of course. :D
Shhhh...the stash shopping isn't meant to be public knowledge...I spent far too much! However, my sweetie DH gave me a gift card for Christmas for a scrapping shop near our holiday home and then the shop gave me 20% off all my purchases - I was like a kid let loose in a sweet shop!!
I'm looking forward to meeting you too! And everyone else of course. :D
That's OK, I won't tell anyone ;) :ph34r: :D
Sounds good Mandy :) Photo tinting with alcohol inks - that's a new one on me so reckon I'll have to sign up for that one :)
Class 2 - sounds like it should be a LO about scrapping! ;) :lol: :lol: :lol:
Breton Girl
16-01-2006, 09:22 PM
Mandy,
Count me in for the alcohol ink tinting class - I can find out what to do with the inks I bought last week!! :D
sian66
17-01-2006, 11:53 PM
Mandy
I don't know if you remember me but I came to your shop just before xmas, i go to the newport crop, myself and a group of friends wondered if you had about 6 places left for the crop we would love to come and join you. We've all got up to date passports for crossing the bridge. The classes sound fab. Please could you fit us in.
Sian XXX
Modern Scrapper
19-01-2006, 11:01 PM
Dust off those passports, Sian :D We can squeeze another 6 in but that is now every seat in the house (aka gym hall) taken!
Looking forward to seeing you and your pals again - the Bromley Heath Junior School is opposite, and a few yards down from the shop. See you on the 28th.
cheers, Mandy
terri
20-01-2006, 10:55 AM
Panic - i need my passport........ :blink:
Do we book the classes now or on the day.
cheers
sian66
20-01-2006, 12:24 PM
Thanks Mandy, really looking forward to it, spoke to the girls last night, we have 4 definates and 2 maybe's and I've asked them to let me know for definate by tonight so that you can let someone else have the spaces. Can't wait to meet some new scrapping friends and the demo sounds great.
Sian XXX
Indigoniki
20-01-2006, 01:12 PM
Hi Mandy,
If there is a spare seat then I have a neighbour who is interested she should know if she can make it tonight.
Niki
just a quickie - haven't got time to read the whole thread soz, as in the middle of putting wriggly toddler to bed, so apologies if this question has already been answered - but is the crop next weekend all booked up? Other half has just given me a pass out for next Saturday, would love to be able to put it to good use!
could you please PM me if there is a space?
cheers
Sarah
Indigoniki
21-01-2006, 08:58 PM
Sarah, sort out your mailbox it's full and can't accept anymore pms!
Niki
terri
22-01-2006, 12:51 AM
Has any one got ATC's I could have a look at?
We are going to do it for a team challenge, I need all the help I can get. :rolleyes: so if I can see it in real life - that would be a great help. :)
I've got a couple - BRB with some pix :) There will be more on the altered art gallery on here too :)
terri
22-01-2006, 04:53 PM
Hils, they look beautiful. is it ok if I pick your brains on Sat?
Yes, if you can find them! :lol:
Indigoniki
22-01-2006, 05:05 PM
[/QUOTE]Yes, if you can find them! [QUOTE]
LOL!
Niki
Indigoniki
22-01-2006, 05:08 PM
Ok, I thought I'd finally found that little box that you guys all put your quotes in, but on my screen the last message says QUOTE the actual words QUOTE all in writing. What am I doing wrong? Whilst I'm on the subject I've never managed to work the bold, italic or underlined bits either. Help!
Nik
Niki, to do the quote all you have to do is press the quote "box" on the bottom right of the relevant post.
And to do bold, italics, etc, you have to click on reply (rather than quick reply) and use the font options above where you type :)
yay! I'm coming! see you Saturday ladies :D
Niki - don't worry about the lift as I won't be able to get away from Swindon until 10:30 or so :( thanks very much for the offer though
Expect me at the crop just before lunchtime (you know I like to make an entrance!)
Sarah
Yay! Look forward to meeting you Sarah :) Bet Laura (Lalheg) will be envious - she told me she's trying to set up a get together with you :) (I've not met Laura yet either - wondered if we could go together - you could drive to Chelt and I'll drive to wherever we meet Laura???)
Yes, we're going to have a picnic in Stratford when the weather improves :)
(Stratford on Avon, that is, not East London!)
how does the class thing work at the crop, by the way? I've never been to a crop with classes before. Can I just watch out of the corner of my eye without actually participating? (I don't want to eat into my limited cropping time too much, but I'm nosey, and want to know what this alcohol ink photo tinting thing is all about!)
Indigoniki
23-01-2006, 04:45 PM
yay! I'm coming! see you Saturday ladies :D
Niki - don't worry about the lift as I won't be able to get away from Swindon until 10:30 or so :( thanks very much for the offer though
Expect me at the crop just before lunchtime (you know I like to make an entrance!)
Sarah
Oh, you'll be wearing your usual sparkly dress and slingbacks with the red lipstick then Sarah! Looking forward to seeing you, might even have finished my addy card, it is 4x6 isn't it?
Niki
Indigoniki
23-01-2006, 04:45 PM
Thanks Hils the quote bit worked :rolleyes:
Niki
Oh, you'll be wearing your usual sparkly dress and slingbacks with the red lipstick then Sarah! Looking forward to seeing you, might even have finished my addy card, it is 4x6 isn't it?
Niki
LOL
what a scary picture that conjures up - ME in a DRESS?!!
yup - 6" x 4", just like a standard photo
oh thanks Nina - that's made my day!
your Glasters LO is amazing - I'm a huge Charlie and Lola fan so I spotted the influence straight away :)
Love the DLO with the sofa too.
In fact looking at your gallery has sparked a little urge in me to actually do some scrapbooking, for the first time in months - I didn't think I'd ever get my mojo back, so thank you!!
Pity we won't get to meet next week - but you've got a pretty good excuse - you lucky minx you
Sarah
sian66
24-01-2006, 10:32 AM
Hi everyone , can't wait for saturday, I'd just like to confirm it will be 4 of us, it sounds like you need the other 2 spaces, looking forward to a full day scrapbooking and some shopping, Do we need to bring t & coffee, mugs etc and i assume we bring our own lunch at least i've organised mine already i'm a food addict, chocaholic and t belly, but funny thing is i don't crave so much when i'm scrapbooking. see you soon .
Sian XXX
Look forward to meeting you Sian :)
Mandy, sorry to be a pain but for the luuurve LO, is it a single page one? Just need to get my pix the right size :) :) :)
terri
24-01-2006, 11:23 AM
Can we park in the school yard?
scrapJ
24-01-2006, 11:32 AM
Hi all, there's plenty of parking outside the school, don't know if the staff car park will be open to us, I''ll go in & ask the Head later when I do the school run. As for lunches there's a parade of shops in the same road, a mini supermarket place & a newsagents there's also the pub! There will be tea/cofee facilities on site in the school too of course.:) Julia
sorry to be a pest about the classes thing - but like I said, not used to crops with classes - I'm guessing they are optional? because I don't think I have any suitable pics to hand...
Hi all - I'm coming along to say hi to everyone and for a spot of lunch at the pub but won't be staying for any scrapping unfortunately as I will have DD in tow. Looking forward to catching up with everyone.
See you saturday
Susanne
Can someone just recap what I need to bring on Saturday please and a gentle reminder of the times? Thank you. :)
Indigoniki
24-01-2006, 05:37 PM
I usually bring tons of stuff to crops in my stanley box thingy but all you actually NEED is photos, a paper trimmer, adhesive and glue because when the shop is across the road you can get anything else there.
So should I take my own advice and just take the essentials or still take stanley, hmmmmm.....
Niki
Trixiebell
24-01-2006, 05:51 PM
what paper trimmer do you guys use? i have a x-cut guillotine 12in which is quite big it doesnt fit my amm tote or in my express! :)
scrapJ
24-01-2006, 06:13 PM
Hi girls, the times for the crop are 10am till 4pm approx & I was told today by the School secretary that the car park will be available for our use. The car park is between the Junior school (where we will be) & the Infants school next door.
There will be a fun quiz on the day & a prize for the winner!!! :):) julia
Hi girls, the times for the crop are 10am till 4pm
till 4? :(
the first post on this thread says till 5
if it really is till 4 then there isn't much point me driving over from Swindon :(
I can't leave here until 10:30am at the earliest (childcare) - so that means not getting there till 11:30 to noon
I was banking on being able to crop right up until 5 to make it worth the journey
Can anyone confirm for definite one way or the other?
Sarah
PS I was so looking forward to it too!
Indigoniki
24-01-2006, 06:48 PM
mine's the purple one -- hang on let me look -- Fiskars, and I also have a cheap black PAVO one which came from the local staitioners, not sure if you can replace the blades on it though.
Niki
what paper trimmer do you guys use? i have a x-cut guillotine 12in which is quite big it doesnt fit my amm tote or in my express! :)
Hi Gaye
I have one of these too - they're good but very big! I bought a small flat one from Mandy last time I went there for a crop, and keep that just for crops :)
I thought the crop was till 5 as well??? Hope so.... :)
Indigoniki
24-01-2006, 07:00 PM
Date: Saturday 28th January
Time: 10am - 5pm
Place: Bromley Heath Junior School Hall (opposite shop)
Cost: £5 per person for your crop space and refeshments
Classes: definately 2, and a demonstration of Melt Pot art. Still planning everything - more details later :D
So who's coming to Modern Scrapbooking's 2nd birthday party? :lol:
Mandy
Definatly says 5 here, oooohhhh, the tension!
Niki
Well that's that then! If she tries to chuck us out at 4 we'll just have to stage a sit-in! :lol: :lol: :lol:
That's great, thanks for finding the times for me Niki. Do we have any idea what theme/size of photos to bring? It's just that I'm in a bit of a pickle and want to find specific things rather than trying to bring everything. Apologies for being a nuisance. :)
Have a supberbly wonderful fantastic time Nina! I'll try not to think of you cos green doesn't suit my face! :lol: Looking forward to seeing some of your piccies and LOs when you get back :)
Boo, Mandy has posted somewhere on this thread about the classes - one needs a B&W pic for tinting with alcohol inks, and one is a Valentine's LO and needs a 7x5 and either one pic about half that size or 2 smaller ones (the sizes aren't in the post but I have my spies who keep me informed ;) :lol: ) Plus there's a demo of a Meltpot - must resist..... :)
Modern Scrapper
24-01-2006, 10:24 PM
Hey girls, You can find all the Crop details (times, layouts, photos to bring etc) on the website HERE (http://www.modernscrapbooking.co.uk/shop/index.php?cPath=25_187)
I try to keep the Crop/Class page on the site up to date :D However, I originally planned the crop to finish at 5pm, but due to caretaker issues, we do have to finish at 4pm :unsure: i should have let you all know sooner but I only found out recently myself.
Looking forward to seeing everyone - think it's gonna be an action packed day with all we have in store for you :D And that includes the Scrapper's Quiz as devised by the lovely Julia :D
see you all Sat.
Mandy
:( oh that's a pity :(
in that case, sorry to mess you around Mandy, but I won't be able to attend after all, could you please re-cancel the cancellation place you kindly allocated to me
another time perhaps...
regards
Sarah Harris
Modern Scrapper
24-01-2006, 11:02 PM
That is a shame Sarah ;-( I'll try and get the time extended for the 25th February crop and let you know.
Mandy
Shame you can't make it Sarah :( Maybe we'll get to meet up next time :)
sian66
25-01-2006, 01:07 PM
OOOOH Mandy just linked into your website from your post, does that mean because i'm bringing 3 friends i get £30 worth of vouchers ? Seriously though i'm just really looking forward to the day as i've never used alcohol inks before cause i've always been afraid. Are we using the darker Junkitz papers or the all pinks ?
Sian XXX
terri
25-01-2006, 01:14 PM
what is it now - 3 days to go. :) Can you tell i'm kooking forward to it? :)
Indigoniki
25-01-2006, 01:21 PM
OOOOH Mandy just linked into your website from your post, does that mean because i'm bringing 3 friends i get £30 worth of vouchers ? Seriously though i'm just really looking forward to the day as i've never used alcohol inks before cause i've always been afraid. Are we using the darker Junkitz papers or the all pinks ?
Sian XXX
Do we get paid for bringing a friend to a crop? Makes no sense if I pay £10 for 2 places and then get a £10 voucher back, how does that work out?
Confused.
Niki
terri
25-01-2006, 01:23 PM
You get £10.00 to spent in the shop.
Thanks for listing the times and the links to the shop about the classes ... I feel happier about it all now. :)
Has anybody got any of that special tape for using on the microscrope slides (aka Tim Holtz)? I can't seem to find any locally. :)
Indigoniki
25-01-2006, 05:16 PM
You get £10.00 to spent in the shop.
Cool :)
I don't expect I'll have any trouble spending that, still can't see how Mandy makes any profit though <_< Perhaps it's because once in the shop I will spend MORE than £10, hah, hah, not me surely............(got paid today BUT my bank is being refurbished and I can't pay the cheque in!! What a pain)
Niki
scrapJ
26-01-2006, 06:10 PM
Not long till Saturday now!!! Just deciding what to take. Mustn't forget the camera!
Re the voucher you might want to take a look at the web site homepage & "details".
Hope this helps :) J
Chocolates or biccies on Saturday?
Breton Girl
26-01-2006, 08:25 PM
Is anyone planning to go to the pub at lunchtime ----- or will that waste too much scrapping time!!! :D
Trixiebell
26-01-2006, 09:48 PM
Thanks for the phone call Julia looking forward to meeting you all :) just got to decide what projects to bring.:)
scrapJ
27-01-2006, 02:41 PM
See you all tomorrow!!!! :):)J
Giselle
27-01-2006, 02:46 PM
Me too...looking forward to it!!
Is anyone planning to go to the pub at lunchtime ----- or will that waste too much scrapping time!!! :D
I am really disappointed - I was popping in to see everyone for a chat and then to the pub for lunch, as I've got DD all day I can't stop to scrap, but the pub does not allow children under 14 in for lunch!!!!!!! and I was really looking foward to it. Oh well, will have to spend my lunch money in the shop on scrapping stuff instead - what a shame!!!
See you all tomorrow.
Susanne
Modern Scrapper
27-01-2006, 07:51 PM
Hi Everyone :D
Here is an optimistic timeline for tomorrow!
10am Scrappers' stampede into gym hall to nab the best seats (near radiator!) and the fanciest choccy biccies :D Don't forget to pick up your free raffle ticket at the door!
10.30am Melt Pot demo - heart embellishments. Having now botched it several times, hopefully I'll get it right on the big day!
11am Class 1 - approx 1 hour. Book on arrival.
12pm Craft Robo Demo by Alice until around 3pm. If you'd like a word or shape cut out you can add your name to the list on arrival.
Lunch & Shopping Break :lol:
1.30pm Raffle winner drawn, followed by Class 2.
3pm Cropper's Quiz - I know the questions that Julia has devised and you can't swot for this one!
4pm Mad dash to complete layouts barely begun, gulp down remains of cold coffee, finish important conversation/debate with new croppin pals, toss all your cropping stash/tools randomly into the tote/trolley that you have spent the last week meticulously organising - then it's HI HO HI HO off to our homes we go............until next month, yeah :lol:
My timing for everything is usually 1 hour out :rolleyes: but the schedule above is *roughly* what we're aiming for. How does that sound?
Mandy
Sounds great! My DH has just been shopping and come back with some lunch for me for tomorrow, bless him :) Including a BIG piece of chocolate cake :wub:
:lol: :lol: Mandy!! That total chaos sounds nothing like you. *goes off whistling* :wub:
Trixiebell
27-01-2006, 08:14 PM
hi all:)
corr! it sounds sooo exciting really looking forward to it, defiantely up for the classes :)
:) toss all your cropping stash/tools randomly into the tote/trolley that you have spent the last week meticulously organising - LOL i have done this today and i know i will have forgotten something - good excuse to go shopping!!!!
see you all tomorrow :)
:lol: Gaye! I am so not organised at the mo - doesn't help that I'm spending too long on here as usual :rolleyes: - getting there tho, but I bet I forget something vital like my craft knife or scissors!
Same here! :D I have been far from organized and have only just managed to find some photos that I hope are suitable.
Girls, have to warn you, I wouldn't normally but I will have my mobile switched on all day at the crop. My DD is expecting her first baba very soon and I have predicted it will arrive tomorrow. No way can I not be on call ... hope you understand? :unsure:
I certainly understand Boo - wow, you must be very excited :) I usually keep mine on all the time at crops, just in case - but only answer it if its DH! :lol:
I'm all ready now, and Boo, I've popped a wee bit of foil tape in for you - feel free to remind me about it tomorrow cos otherwise I'm bound to forget! :lol:
scrapJ
27-01-2006, 09:53 PM
Anything you forget you can always borrow mine....unless I forget it too LOL LOL :):) J
Oh thanks for the foil tape Hils. Been dying to try some but can't seem to find anywhere local that sells it. I'll pack some slides so that I have something to practice on. :D
If you need any help in polishing off your chocolate cake, I'd be a willing victim. :lol:
terri
27-01-2006, 11:23 PM
Just got in and I have nothing packed, and I have got to go out again to pick up dh at midnight. ;) If I fall asleep tomorrow just kick the chair please. :lol:
I'll wear me bovver boots then terri! :lol:
Indigoniki
28-01-2006, 10:07 AM
HELP!!!!DD has just decided that she does want to come to the crop after all. If Mandy or Julia sees this (doubt it very much!!) please post if there's a space. I have had words and told her she's left it toooo late.
Niki
scrapJ
28-01-2006, 06:14 PM
Hi everyone! just a quickie to say it was great to see everyone today. Roll on feb 25th!
:):) julia
terri
28-01-2006, 06:27 PM
Thanks for a brilliant day. :)
Trixiebell
28-01-2006, 07:08 PM
Hi Guys :)
just wanted to say thanks for making me feel so welcome had a fab day, didnt get anything done! just as well i did the classes lol.
thanks hils for the procedure on my herma it has now recovered - lol
i agree julia, roll on feb 25! i might get some work done then........shouldnt think so :D
Giselle
28-01-2006, 07:20 PM
Well, as ever I took 3 LOs to do and only completed one. Too much chatting & catching up with everyone! But what a good day - thanks Mandy!
You got more done than me G. I did ONE ATC! :rolleyes: But I had a great day ... was great to catch up with friends and chat. Thanks for everything. :D
Giselle
28-01-2006, 09:21 PM
Ah yes but you've got an excuse Boo....your mind wasn't on your work...I wonder why???!!!
Breton Girl
28-01-2006, 10:50 PM
Hi everyone,
Thanks for making my first crop so enjoyable! It was great to meet you all, I'm so upset I will miss the next two. Thanks for your help Giselle, much happier with the skiing layout now. :D
See you all soon,
Modern Scrapper
28-01-2006, 11:22 PM
Thanks for coming along folks and making the first crop in it's new home such a great day :D It was really good catching up with "old" friends and also welcoming several "newbies" - hope to see all of you again next month.
A big ta very much to Julia, Hils and Sally for all your help at setting up and putting away all those tables and chairs and also to Katrina for sharing her expertise of alcohol/distress inks with everyone :D
Catch y'all soon. Mandy
so sad I couldn't come :( please try to get the time strectched a little for next time!
Indigoniki
29-01-2006, 12:26 AM
Thanks guys, lovely day!
You may even have convinced Dot to buy a Craft Robo- fingers crossed :)
Niki
Hi everyone - great to see you all yesterday. Didn't get a lot of scrapping done, but I don't care cos it was lovely to meet all the newbies and chat with everyone :)
Giselle, you were positively quiet compared with me! But glad you didn't get as much done as you had planned - it makes me feel much better! :lol:
Sorry you couldn't make it Sarah, but maybe on Feb 25???
Look forward to seeing you all at the next crop - sorry you'll be missing it Sally :)
Giselle
29-01-2006, 12:44 PM
Hils...everyone was positively quiet compared to you!!!! :lol: :wub: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Yes, I did talk a little bit while I was there ;) Hope no-one thought I over-did it - I always try to remind people they can just tell me to shut up if they want to!
terri
29-01-2006, 03:56 PM
Hils, what was the DVD you mentioned yesterday.
Katrina, what was the thing you used to put the inks to the glass with please?
Hi Terri
Yes, it was ther first Tim Holtz DVD An Altered Journey :) (His second one is out in a few weeks ;) ) And the stuff you use to put the inks on with is an applicator - you can buy them but you may prefer to make your own?? You just need a small block of wood/an old stamp. Stick some Velcro on it (the bit with the hooks). Then cut a bit of white felt to size, pop it on the velcro and that's your applicator made :) Replace the felt as and when you need to(usually each time you use the inks) :)
terri
29-01-2006, 04:42 PM
Thanks Hils, am I right in thinking the dvd told you how to make the star books etc?
Trixiebell
29-01-2006, 05:22 PM
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Yes, I did talk a little bit while I was there ;) Hope no-one thought I over-did it - I always try to remind people they can just tell me to shut up if they want to!
i am glad you did Hils :) i am sorry if i stopped you and julia from getting anything done, plus you did sort my hermy out:)
Terri see knew you would be a convert it was Hils demonstration of distressing scrap paper that swung it :)
had fab time
Aww thanks Gaye - and you didn't stop me from getting anything done. I reckon if you want to just scrap you can do that at home - I like going to crops so I can talk scrapping, pick up a few tips, and make new friends :) And if gives me the perfect excuse (not that I need one!) to have a good natter and catch up with Julia too :) So I was very pleased to be able to meet you and chat to you and circumcise your Hermie for you! ;) :lol:
Terri, yes, the DVD shows you how to make a tag book like the one Gaye was making, as well as lots of other things - shows you brushless watercolour (with stamps), distressing (like I showed you yesterday, but better ;) !), using alcohol inks to make a "polished stone" background and doing brayered embossing (this will be a fab way to get even more use from your QuickKutz :) ) You'll need a roll of foil tape for the brayered embossing - I've got a spare one if you want it but you'll have to be quick before someone else bags it! You can get them from B&Q and Maplins but a lot of people seem to be struggling to find it.... Cost is £5 and I can bring it to the next crop. Even if you don't buy the DVD I can show you what to do if you like? :) If you're not sure what it is take a look at my gallery, at the "Play" frame and LO and you'll get a better idea - TH does a much better job tho....
Plus there's loads of other stuff on the DVD as well - these are just my particular faves.
Hoping my ordered-several-months-ago new TH DVD comes quickly -might have managed to pick up some new technique to share with you at the next crop if it does :)
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