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I still don't use them that much but I'm trying to be better about it. I tend to cut sections from them or use them for layering. I think that in all fairness, and this is just MHO, the challenges might be too specific. I don't make gift bags, although some do, and I'm not really a card maker, so they're not going to be used there. Maybe we need a "make an embellishment" or "make a cluster" challenge?
To tell you the honest truth, I'm very disappointed that our scrappers and journalists aren't posting more. It seems that what the majority of PAOers are doing is cards. Not being a card maker, I can appreciate the time and skill that goes into them, but they aren't necessarily something that I do.
Maybe we need a fresh infusion of talent? A lot of people have become inactive on the board. There's a lot of interest on the FB page, so are they asking to join and not being approved? Has anyone been approving new members or has that gone by the wayside? I think we just need to regroup and I'm at a loss as to how to do it.
Suggestions, anyone? Bueller? Bueller??
To tell you the honest truth, I'm very disappointed that our scrappers and journalists aren't posting more. It seems that what the majority of PAOers are doing is cards. Not being a card maker, I can appreciate the time and skill that goes into them, but they aren't necessarily something that I do.
Maybe we need a fresh infusion of talent? A lot of people have become inactive on the board. There's a lot of interest on the FB page, so are they asking to join and not being approved? Has anyone been approving new members or has that gone by the wayside? I think we just need to regroup and I'm at a loss as to how to do it.
Suggestions, anyone? Bueller? Bueller??
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I have a ton of the PL cards.... got silly at Tuesday Morning and had good intentions about using them...
I got off-track on the scrapping projects.. caught up on Chevie's photos and need to get back to my other projects I had set aside for re-create week and didn't even get started on...
so... the first is to finish my train trip up to Baltimore for a conference... fun bunch of photos and I'm going to work on them this weekend... so I may stick some PL cards in there, too
I haven't kept up with any of the challenges, though...
I got off-track on the scrapping projects.. caught up on Chevie's photos and need to get back to my other projects I had set aside for re-create week and didn't even get started on...
so... the first is to finish my train trip up to Baltimore for a conference... fun bunch of photos and I'm going to work on them this weekend... so I may stick some PL cards in there, too
I haven't kept up with any of the challenges, though...
Debi Daugherty
IT Director by day... Scrapper by night
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I have to say I am not too interested in the PL challenge.
I've noticed a lot of "absent" PAO members lately, but I've not much room to talk.
I have not done any scrapbooking layouts in quite a while...sadly. Life has gotten in the way I guess. I have been quilting more, so that could be the reason.
I hope to get back into posting layouts, as I do enjoy the process.
I've noticed a lot of "absent" PAO members lately, but I've not much room to talk.
I have not done any scrapbooking layouts in quite a while...sadly. Life has gotten in the way I guess. I have been quilting more, so that could be the reason.
I hope to get back into posting layouts, as I do enjoy the process.
Pat from NW OHIO
Midwest, USA
Midwest, USA
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First I think the PL challenge was a great idea. Making us use our stash is always a bonus. But as we have all noticed there hasn't been much involvement with the challenges. I am ashamed at the amount of PL cards I have and as attractive as the pile is, this style of scrapping stymies me even more than regular LOs do.
I mentioned elsewhere that I really want to get some scrapping done...Oh yeah, it's PamC's challenge. I've signed up so I am committed to doing it. I can fully understand PamP's comment about scrapping vs card making. But that is one of the great things about PAO...we are not subject to a particular brand, style or project. We are after all Paper Artists which covers a host of possibilities.
So, I can honestly say I am not into the PL challenges but I am into making myself do some scrapping, working on more fun techniques and maybe do some art journaling again too. Who knows, they may even involve a PL card or two.
Thanks PamC!
I mentioned elsewhere that I really want to get some scrapping done...Oh yeah, it's PamC's challenge. I've signed up so I am committed to doing it. I can fully understand PamP's comment about scrapping vs card making. But that is one of the great things about PAO...we are not subject to a particular brand, style or project. We are after all Paper Artists which covers a host of possibilities.
So, I can honestly say I am not into the PL challenges but I am into making myself do some scrapping, working on more fun techniques and maybe do some art journaling again too. Who knows, they may even involve a PL card or two.
Thanks PamC!
FARLEY in Sacramento
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Okay.
Good to know. Thanks for the feedback everyone. Like Pam, I wish we had more scrapbookers posting. When life gets busy, even one or two members fewer makes a huge difference.
We did lose a few members because of a delay in approving their memberships. But would they have stayed around? Hard to say obviously.
I love seeing all the greeting cards - and I truly appreciate the skills needed to create them! Sometimes I even create a few I'm not ashamed of because of what I've learned here.
Keep posting everyone! Our group may be small but we're mighty (mighty wonderful!).
Good to know. Thanks for the feedback everyone. Like Pam, I wish we had more scrapbookers posting. When life gets busy, even one or two members fewer makes a huge difference.
We did lose a few members because of a delay in approving their memberships. But would they have stayed around? Hard to say obviously.
I love seeing all the greeting cards - and I truly appreciate the skills needed to create them! Sometimes I even create a few I'm not ashamed of because of what I've learned here.
Keep posting everyone! Our group may be small but we're mighty (mighty wonderful!).
Pam Cook #48
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I only have PL cards from embellie packs or grab bags. I've never bought any so I don't need the challenges. I treat the ones I have as scraps or as journaling cards so put them in the scrap bags by color or in my journaling drawer. Problem solved! Mostly I use them in my travel journals.
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I am ashamed to admit that I have a Project Life page in progress which is been on my desk for weeks. I took it to my scrapping day on Saturday in Dixon but didn't get around to that one. I do like the challenge, the idea of a pocket challenge, especially since my current stuff is made in pockets. But there are just so many things to choose from it's hard to decide what to focus on. I should set a better example.
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By the way, I was not even aware of any Facebook activity. Should I be posting over there? That's where I post for all my other groups.
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As one of the non-posting but lurking members, I confess that I've actually scrapped a few pages over the last month and need to take pictures and share. I decided that I had enough of being in a crafty funk, so I goth te WDW trip photos printed and plan to get them all scrapped by the end of August.... Okay, maybe by the end of the year....
No. 28 in the Order of PAO
Chief Bearer of the Torch and Admin
Chief Bearer of the Torch and Admin
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Since I'm an admin for it I can't forget it - I get lots of notices when someone "likes" it or posts a comment. It might help draw some new members if we remember to post there sometimes. Maybe have a challenge or two posted there?
And it's not that I don't appreciate the artistry that goes into cards - I have kept every single card that I've received and I pull them out often and look at them. I wish my brain worked that way because you guys do some beautiful work and I cherish all of them. It's just that the scrappers, journalists, ATC makers, tag makers, mixed media artists - where are you??? Are they the inactive members? That's where my inclinations are and I used to get a lot of inspiration from everyone's posts. I miss those facets of our group.
And it's not that I don't appreciate the artistry that goes into cards - I have kept every single card that I've received and I pull them out often and look at them. I wish my brain worked that way because you guys do some beautiful work and I cherish all of them. It's just that the scrappers, journalists, ATC makers, tag makers, mixed media artists - where are you??? Are they the inactive members? That's where my inclinations are and I used to get a lot of inspiration from everyone's posts. I miss those facets of our group.
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As you all are aware I have done nothing in about 6 months. I am getting back into my crafting now but will probably be doing mainly cards for some time. I have a ton of photos and continue to take them but just can't get back into scrapbooking. I guess if we took a trip again I will do it but I have more completed scrapbooks that I have no more space to save any. I hope you all understand.
Cheryl
Myrtle Beach
#59 in order PAO
Myrtle Beach
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If we don't understand, who would?? I plan to take fewer/better quality photo and scrapbook the ones that best tell the story I want to record. I'll tuck the extras behind the page.troublesmom wrote:As you all are aware I have done nothing in about 6 months. I am getting back into my crafting now but will probably be doing mainly cards for some time. I have a ton of photos and continue to take them but just can't get back into scrapbooking. I guess if we took a trip again I will do it but I have more completed scrapbooks that I have no more space to save any. I hope you all understand.
We all have our favorite projects. Having a wide representation of papercrafters has been what I love about this group.
Pam Cook #48
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pamcook wrote:If we don't understand, who would?? I plan to take fewer/better quality photo and scrapbook the ones that best tell the story I want to record. I'll tuck the extras behind the page.troublesmom wrote:As you all are aware I have done nothing in about 6 months. I am getting back into my crafting now but will probably be doing mainly cards for some time. I have a ton of photos and continue to take them but just can't get back into scrapbooking. I guess if we took a trip again I will do it but I have more completed scrapbooks that I have no more space to save any. I hope you all understand.
We all have our favorite projects. Having a wide representation of papercrafters has been what I love about this group.
Cheryl
Myrtle Beach
#59 in order PAO
Myrtle Beach
#59 in order PAO