New CJ's [Archive] - UKScrappers

InspireSpirit

16-03-2006, 09:16 PM

Doesn't seem to be many new cj's starting up. No idea how to host one otherwise I would have a go plus the ones I have been in have had fandabidozy excel type graphs to work out who has what, and I dont have excel. any volunteers out there?

some thoughts:

Murder Mysteries.
Doodling/Flowers - carrying on from Kirstys fabbo challenge. Imagine having a whole book of peoples work. wow.
Favourite childhood mags:

or anything really. any thoughts.

Bevsie

16-03-2006, 09:22 PM

I would like to take part in another one too. I don't feel confident enough host one - I have thought about it.

I missed the Christmas one, so that would be one of my themes, or colours of you, or the year you were born. Can't think of more at the mo.

weezie

16-03-2006, 09:22 PM

i would love to join in with a doodling one (caught the doodling bug) but with a 5 month ond I would not want to host one. I can easily whip up a table though.:)

Charly

16-03-2006, 09:25 PM

I can't do another atm as i am still doing my first but the doodling one sounds like a great idea :)

stillscrapping

16-03-2006, 09:30 PM

I agree, the doodling one sounds good. I was thinking about hosting one but will need to finish off a couple of the ones I am in first. So maybe in the summer I will have time to host one.

Julie

smurfie

16-03-2006, 09:31 PM

i have just asked lily to authorise a Terry Pratchett - Discworld (DWTPCJ) but we will only have 4 places left once its oked

InspireSpirit

16-03-2006, 09:41 PM

oooooooo. the doodling one sounds popular so far.

Alexandra

16-03-2006, 09:49 PM

Whats a CJ?

InspireSpirit

16-03-2006, 09:55 PM

It stands for Circle Journal. It is where you have a little book 6 x 6 or 8 x 8 approx. You choose a theme, and then it is passed around the other members of the circle and each member does a double page on your theme. So when it gets back to you, you have a bookful of peoples work. they are really good fun. You also get to do a page in everybody elses book.

weezie

16-03-2006, 10:00 PM

they are really good fun And addictive:)

Lianne

16-03-2006, 10:05 PM

I would be interested in joining a doodling/flowery one :) Wouldn't feel confident enough to host one though as I've not done one before

Alexandra

16-03-2006, 10:08 PM

wow! that sounds great!!!! will look out for one of those!!

Indigoniki

16-03-2006, 10:14 PM

I fancy a doodle one too.
I've been trying to start a cj but the one I'm in (which is my first) has ground to a halt and until that's finished and I'm 'rated' apparently I can't start one off:wacko: :( It's really frustrating :huh:
But I'm definatly up for a doodle :)

Niki

InspireSpirit

16-03-2006, 10:17 PM

Oh No. Niki. wot a shame. A volunteer and you can't do it. couldn't you ask (is it Lily my Lovely you have to ask), cos its not your fault if its ground to a halt. These things happen sometimes.

Indigoniki

16-03-2006, 10:22 PM

I did PM Lily yesterday but have not heard back yet.
It sort of put me off cjs but talking to other people it seems quite unusual for them to end like this. I am lucky as my cj has come back to me but other people have theirs stuck further back in the circle.
I run crops in my village hall and we realised that we've been going a year next month so we're going to do one there to celebrate which will be nice.
Niki

InspireSpirit

16-03-2006, 10:25 PM

Noticed you are from wiltshire Niki. We have a monthly crop in Swindon.
don't be put off cj's. I have been in four and apart from a slight hiccup in one, they all went quite well. Great to get your finished book back as well.

Indigoniki

16-03-2006, 10:40 PM

Are they the crops that Del and Sarah go to?

Niki

Flo

16-03-2006, 11:45 PM

yup they are :)

I'd be well up for joining in a KSM CJ Niki :)

when's the next crop by the way? Connor doesn't have any parties for a while now so I should be able to make the next one....Sal you should come along, they are always good fun (good cakes too!)

oops - sorry - hijacked your thread there for a second....

(by the way, hosting a CJ is a piece of cake - you don't need Excel - I do use a spreadsheet to keep track of mine, but you could just as easily use a notebook)

wickedcaz

17-03-2006, 09:29 AM

There are 4 places left on the next newbie cj - see here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=77694) and there are always new ones starting up. These cjs are set up specifically for people who have never done a cj before and are a great way of meeting new people and having someone who is an old hand at cjs, hosting and being around to answer any questions.

baylie

17-03-2006, 09:46 AM

I just write who has completed and trecievdd and psted what one the first post and keep a copy of that myself

InspireSpirit

17-03-2006, 10:20 AM

yup they are :)

I'd be well up for joining in a KSM CJ Niki :)

Sal you should come along, they are always good fun (good cakes too!)

(by the way, hosting a CJ is a piece of cake - you don't need Excel - I do use a spreadsheet to keep track of mine, but you could just as easily use a notebook)

What's a KSM cj? should I be joining this?
and yeah, Id love to come along,
and, oooh sarah, did you just agree to do the hosting.lol.:D

Flo

17-03-2006, 10:33 AM

no I did not! I've got 2 on the go already! :D

KSM is Kington St Michael - where Niki holds her crops - she said they might be setting up a CJ at the crop...

AliTS

17-03-2006, 10:36 AM

I wouldn't mind hosting a doodle CJ - I've completed 2 and had one go wrong, and am only in one atm. Don't want to hijack your project though.....

InspireSpirit

17-03-2006, 12:04 PM

Oh Ali, fab. thanks v. much. It looks as if there is definitely some interest. Over to you.............................lol. Let me know if you want me to do anything though. Just that never having hosted a cj, I have no idea what the next step would be.

Sarah, ooooo I'd like to go to one of their crops, when is the next one, maybe we could share lifts.

Mole

17-03-2006, 12:10 PM

i have just asked lily to authorise a Terry Pratchett - Discworld (DWTPCJ) but we will only have 4 places left once its oked

Oh no! That's not fair! I can't join another one till I finish my first CJ!

Kat the Cobbler

17-03-2006, 12:14 PM

I'm considering hosting a football CJ - If peope are interested could they PM me so i know how popular it would be before I decide.

Indigoniki

17-03-2006, 12:16 PM

dedicatedtina

17-03-2006, 01:03 PM

sarah, I've just Pm'd you re CJ's

Tina

weezie

17-03-2006, 01:19 PM

Ali, would love to join in with a doodling cj if you decide to start one

Flo

17-03-2006, 02:39 PM

sarah, I've just Pm'd you re CJ's

Tina

I don't have a PM....

AliTS

17-03-2006, 05:02 PM

Thanks for your pms folks - I've sent a PM to Lily my Lovely so watch this space.

JakkiiG

17-03-2006, 05:35 PM

Ali Ill be up for joining in if you host, please :D

Elphaba

17-03-2006, 05:39 PM

I wouldn't mind hosting a doodle CJ - I've completed 2 and had one go wrong, and am only in one atm. Don't want to hijack your project though.....

Ali I'd be up for a Doodle Cj If you are hosting :D
If that's ok that is, Been in 4 that have completed sucessfully :D

peechy

17-03-2006, 06:05 PM

pming you ali :)

lellis

19-03-2006, 11:25 AM

Hi
I would really like to be involved in a doodling Cj if it gets going. Please can you count me in when it does. Ive only just started doodling ( 2los) and have never done a Cj so this would be very exciting for me.
Ali - i think we met at the first cheam crop!

Ria979902

19-03-2006, 11:41 AM

I'd love to join in with a doodling cj and don't mind hosting a cj for anyone too:)

weezie

19-03-2006, 02:12 PM

sounds like we have plenty of people to get going on one.

AliTS

19-03-2006, 09:34 PM

I've got a preliminary list and will contact you all when I get confirmation, not sure how long it takes to do that so I'll leave a message on here too. anyone else - let me know :)

List is attached to my profile so if you aren't there and you should be - shout loudly!!

Elphaba

19-03-2006, 10:03 PM

Thanks Ali :D

weezie

19-03-2006, 10:09 PM

thank you ali.

JakkiiG

19-03-2006, 11:37 PM

Thanks Ali x

cute avatar louise, look at that hair, gorg! :D

viva1angel

20-03-2006, 12:02 AM

i would love to do a CJ... though not host one coz i would know where to start LOL.... but i still dont totally get the CJ thing.... i dont get how it works..... i am blonde sorry LOL...
emma

Indigoniki

20-03-2006, 02:20 PM

Emma this article is all about cjs http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=208&Itemid=32

Niki

viva1angel

20-03-2006, 03:39 PM

i think i get it now... also had a word with my Foster Scrapper mum (humbug) lol.. and she thinks i should go for a beginners CJ first... seeing as i am a newbie who is still finding her feet in this mad world of scrapping LOL. i think i get it though... everyone picks a theme for thier albums and sends it to the next person in circle who does a page on the album owners theme?

AliTS

20-03-2006, 03:47 PM

Exactly that, then at the end you get back your book with lots of lovely entries from everyone.

viva1angel

20-03-2006, 03:50 PM

Oh well... easy enought then LOL.... just have to wait around for a beginners CJ to happen LOL

Emma

lellis

20-03-2006, 03:50 PM

Hi
If you are looking for a newbie CJ then look at this thread.
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=77694
I sent a pm to the person who started the thread and she added me to the list. I am a newbie to CJs too.

AliTS

24-03-2006, 02:08 PM

No news on the Doodle CJ yet - keep watching this space :)

peechy

24-03-2006, 03:02 PM

:) thanks for keeping us updated ali xxx

M_A_A_B

24-03-2006, 03:03 PM

*waiting for the doodle cj*

InspireSpirit

24-03-2006, 06:38 PM

my eyes are peeled and waiting with bated breath. Hope she ok's it. Does it normally take this long?

AliTS

25-03-2006, 12:10 AM

I'm not sure if it is still Lily or not as Chrismicbritt seems to have taken over swaps. I'm hoping Lily will pass it on if she is no longer doing the organising. I know she is often not well. I'm away for a few days next week so if it goes up feel free to discuss format etc on the thread and I'll join in when I can.

Elphaba

25-03-2006, 12:13 AM

Thanks Ali,
Looking forward to this as is lizh too :D
How many of us are there??

AliTS

01-04-2006, 01:38 PM

Still no news - anyone heard whether Lily is up and about or still unwell? I'm itching to start this - impatient? moi?

InspireSpirit

01-04-2006, 02:58 PM

just checked Lily's threads and she appears to have been online most days this week and chatting, so hopefully she is well. Dya think a gentle reminder might be ok.

weezie

01-04-2006, 03:53 PM

I think that chrismicbritt (sp) has taken over so it might be worth sending a pm to her?

AliTS

01-04-2006, 05:57 PM

I did ask Louise a week or so ago and she hadn't at that point. I have pmed Lily again, I feel a bit rude but hoping she doesn't mind.

InspireSpirit

02-04-2006, 09:23 PM

Just read on the rules thread that cj's do not need approval. So maybe we are ok to go ahead.

scrappybunny

02-04-2006, 10:14 PM

Louise (chrismicbrit) is looking after the swaps for the time being

Lily and I are sorting out the CJs

AliTS

03-04-2006, 12:42 PM

Just had a pm from Lily who is in/going to hospital, and has passed on the pm to Scrappybunny so we should hear soon. I expect she has a fair few to plough through!

scrappybunny

03-04-2006, 12:54 PM

you're right, I do :lol:

will be getting through them as quickly as I can :D

Indigoniki

03-04-2006, 03:04 PM

Oooh marvelous!

Niki

janeycutting

03-04-2006, 04:15 PM

I just want to book mark this thread as I have spent all weekend watching the CJ forum for any new ones starting, so hopefully may catch when anything changes now:)

georgiamudfudge

03-04-2006, 04:16 PM

I would love to get invoveld in a cj so if anyone is starting one up please let me know. The doodling sounds fantastic!

Flo

04-04-2006, 11:59 PM

your doodle CJ is up guys:

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=102725

janeycutting

05-04-2006, 12:01 AM

mmm, unfortunately Alits' PM box is full ;) :( :D

maffie

05-04-2006, 12:08 AM

Oooh would love to do the doodle one but im in a cj at the moment

peechy

05-04-2006, 02:01 AM

whooo hooo!! :D

Mammy Hen

05-04-2006, 03:00 AM

M_A_A_B

05-04-2006, 03:14 AM

I wanna be in the doodle one too!!!

scrappybunny

05-04-2006, 08:48 AM

all CJ request are done (apart from one in today) so please check out the CJ forum if you'd like to take part in one :D

Indigoniki

05-04-2006, 09:40 AM

Thanks Scrapbunny!

AliTS

05-04-2006, 10:44 AM

My pm box is now emptied (a bit!), there are 4 spaces left on the doodle CJ if you want to contact me, plus a list of those who have expressed an interest on the third post.

Flo

05-04-2006, 02:41 PM

what happened to the Pratchett CJ, anyone know? the thread has been closed....hope it wasn't anything I said LOL

AliTS

05-04-2006, 02:49 PM

it's there Sarah - DWTP or something. Whatever you said obviously wasn't that bad LOL

Flo

05-04-2006, 02:52 PM

it's there - but the thread has been closed and there's a message from the Bunny to say it's on hold....just wondering why (just being nosey really LOL)

AliTS

05-04-2006, 02:55 PM

Now I want to know too....

taz_uk

05-04-2006, 03:13 PM

me too

i love tp and had just found this thread :lol:

Indigoniki

05-04-2006, 03:36 PM

Just finishing Hat Full of Sky and have lost it somewhere between the bathroom and my bedroom.............:huh:

Niki

taz_uk

05-04-2006, 03:38 PM

Just finishing Hat Full of Sky and have lost it somewhere between the bathroom and my bedroom.............:huh:

Niki

surely there can't be much between the bathroom and the bedroom though can there? :unsure: :wacko:

Indigoniki

05-04-2006, 03:53 PM

surely there can't be much between the bathroom and the bedroom though can there? :unsure: :wacko:

about as much as is between my ears after a couple of glasses of wine in the bath with the book and considering it's school holidays too!

taz_uk

05-04-2006, 03:58 PM

ahhh - could be anywhere then :lol: tbh i'm a bit like that too!

AliTS

05-04-2006, 07:01 PM

about as much as is between my ears after a couple of glasses of wine in the bath with the book and considering it's school holidays too!

can I have your life please? :lol: