THE SCRAPBOOK ROOM

Hello Sunday...

I've just sent out an email about a few things so do check your email for that....if you don't get email, let  me know and I'll repost here or send you the email!

I'm just thinking about all the things I want to scrapbook and all the ideas I have. I can't believe how passionate I am about this hobby and just wish I could devote more time to it. My question to YOU is, are you devoting any time to scrapbooking? Has it fizzled out for you? What makes it difficult? What could make it easier? Do tell all....post a comment in the comment section below this post and I'll be drawing a name from all those who comment for a nice little prize pack! So do it now!

You've probably heard me mention the 25 Things album idea (25 random things about me was a silly little facebook application that was going around). Here's some pages from my daughter's 25 Things that I nabbed because they were so photo worthy. Why not hand a pen to someone and have them do 25 things for you or you could just do a family book of 5 things about each person etc. Share your ideas of what you could do (below of course!)....

And here's those sample pages for you....

 

The album started from a round scalloped album with acrylic, felt and chipboard pages. I've added some small square scalloped pages and some arrow pages to make enough for my 25 things. I actually mapped the pages out slightly. I am using a paper pack from Heidi Grace for the pages along with some coordinating Bazzill cardstocks and I'll go back and do a whack more embellishing once I'm done. The album will be lumpy and bumpy and fun!

Here's two of the inside pages...

 

 

So that's that. What are you doing fun these days?

~Pauline

New Mini Book Idea!

I so love mini books and now that I'm at #20 in Court's 25 Things book, it's time for more ideas.

I found one at Two Peas...It also allows me to make a commitment to read some books. I have SO many books around here waiting to be read. My book may not be just a summer reading journal but just an ongoing one. Here's the link directly to the class PDF.

I'll post a photo of my book when it's done. You could send me yours too.

Let me know what you're reading or plan to read and we can see if we have any books the same. Gee we could start a scrapbook room book club! Ha!

See ya soon,

¬Pauline

Pizza and other stuff...

Hey all....

It's the END of June. School is out. Life is flying by. Where does the time go? I am ashamed at how long it's been since I've posted.

Already, it's time for another Pizza Crop...that's tonight from 6 to midnight. Cost is $10.00 plus if you spend $10.00 or more on product...you will get $5.00 off the admission cost. Is that a deal or what?

I am ashamed to say I missed 12. That's right. The 12th of June flew on by me virtually unnoticed. It was the day before I went away for 10 days and life was pretty hectic. Is that an excuse? Anyway, I just got a brand new Canon Rebel camera so I think I will try do the last day of June with it and still get my 12 photos. What do you think? That's the first 12 I missed this year! Here's a peek at my camera...I haven't begun to figure it out yet but intend to do so very soon.

Also, although I am not getting copies of Scrapbooks and Cards Today magazine, you can still download complete issues at www.scrapbooksandcards.com . The current issue (released yesterday) has an article about scrapbooking everyday stuff and talks about scrapbooking 25 things from a Facebook application they had. Well guess what? A couple of us at the shop thought of that a couple of months ago! I am currently working on a 25 Things mini book --stop into the Pizza Crop if you'd like to see my work in progress.

Anyway, just goes to show that we are definitely up on what is in! Are you "in" to your scrapbooks? It's time to dedicate time just for you and your books. Make it a priority. It is important. (And fun too!)

So remember The Scrapbook Room is always open to visitors during Pizza Crops....come visit, have coffee, see what's happening, shop or just browse! All are welcome.

And don't forget Wednesday scrapbooking continues beginning at 7 pm Wednesdays. (Wednesdays may be cancelled in July if response is low.)

So....anyway....see you soon?

~Pauline at

The Scrapbook Room

RELAY CROP CANCELLED

Well ladies...I hate to cancel crops but here's the deal....

I am going to cancel the RELAY CROP slated for Friday, June 12th.

I had hoped for more signups by now and I just can't warrant it with just a small number.

At any rate, I apologize for that. To make up for it, anyone who crops Wednesday night....the fees will go the Relay for Life....as well 25 % of Wednesday sales will go to the Relay.

Please NOTE the Silent Auction will be ending on Wednesday evening (June 10th)

See you then?

~Pauline

PS Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who supported our Yard Sale in any way! It was a HUGE success and with it and the Silent Auction we expect to have raised well over $900 towards our team's goal of $5000. Go RACK PACK team, Go!

Check out the items in our silent auction!

Here's a peek at the items in our Relay Team's silent auction. Items are on display at the shop so come on in and place a bid (or feel free to make one via email if you want!)

 

Pedestal glass cake plate - current bid is $5.00 (as of Tuesday)

Cornflower crystal wine glasses, rose bowl and plates (no bid yet)

 

Baby scrapbook (6" x 6" , just add photos) Current bid $10.00

 

Basket of Pink Towels and candles (Current bid $10.00)

 

Blank recipe book (handmade) Current bid $20.00

 

Never worn dress by Cameron Blake (original price over $300)

Size 20....

Cute Recipe Book...

I'm loving the new Bind-it-all machine I got and the cute little books I can make now.

Here's a recipe book that is currently in the silent auction for our Relay for Life fundraiser.

Check it out...and if you'd like to bid, come on in to the shop...the silent auction will be set up for the next couple of weeks...ending at the Relay for Life Crop on Friday, June 12th. There are a number of other items including a completed 6 x 6 baby scrapbook (just add photos), a beautiful cake plate, cornflower crystal, a lovely champagne coloured dress and jacket (brand new, size 20) original cost was approximately $300. Come and check it out....and our yard sale too on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 9 pm....complete with hot dogs, beverages, fresh popcorn and baking. Loads of fun and all for a good cause! (Donations can be brought to The Scrapbook Room).

And here's a few peeks at the recipe book...

 

 

 

 

 

And that's all for now....support our Relay efforts....come to an upcoming scrapbook event....and spread the word....see you soon!

~Pauline

Update on Relay for Life fundraiser...

I should have said ALL registration fees will go to the Relay as well as part of the sales of scrapbook supplies....any raffles....draws...silent auctions...etc. will go 100% to the Relay for Life.

We are also holding a Friday Night Garage Sale on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 9 pm.

Garage sale items, hot dogs, pop and more for sale and lots of fun....

Outside Hair We "R"....

Don't spend a Friday night with nothing to do...

Come to our Garage Sale!!!!

Watch for more updates...

And don't forget scrapbooking is Wednesday night!

I am aiming to get some great Cancer/Relay/Run for the Cure scrapbook items in....A percentage of the sale of these items already goes to cancer research when I purchase for the shop....so we will be giving double when I give a portion of my sales back too! Watch for more information on these goods coming soon.

See you soon?

~Pauline

Relay for Life Charity Crop

Hey everyone....I am hosting a Rockin' Relay for Life Charity Crop

Friday, June 12th

6 pm to 2 am

$15.00

Sandwich supper...munchies later...other treats too!

Silent auction...sale items...draws (bring a bit of cash!)...

Free make-n-take, contests, great music and more!

A percentage of all sales will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society on behalf of our family Relay Team

(Can't attend? Donations are still most welcomed! You can also donate to me by visiting my relay page here.

Watch for more crop details to follow...

Please pre-register.

(Phone 705-842-3132, email me at clark.pauline@sympatico.ca or post a comment on this blog post!)

And don't forget there's a Pizza Crop Friday, May 29th. (Pre-register please!)

~Pauline

Where can I find one of the 1000 journals?

I am captivated. Is anyone else?

http://www.1000journalsfilm.com/

~Pauline

Time to do 12...

....more pictures! That's right! The 12th is here tomorrow and that means 12 pictures on the 12th! I must remember this time as I nearly forgot last time. So far, I've got my pages scrapbooked so that means I've done four layouts in an album so far this year that will eventually end up with a full year of random days (well, not SO random...they are all on the 12th) of my life.

But, wait!

You didn't start in January? Doesn't matter. Start now. Your book can go May to April 2010. Or to whenever. Or neverending.

The 12th isn't a good day? Pick another day. It doesn't have to be the 12th. Do one picture on the 25th if you want or 10 on the 10th.

You keep forgetting? Doesn't matter. Do random days when you think of it. Just do one day a month. Just do a random page in your album.

You don't do anything exciting to take pictures of? Of course you do. It's YOUR life. Take pictures of the mail you got today. Your flowers you planted. What you made for supper--include the recipe if you want. The pop bottle you drank out of...The new wallpaper you just put up....(Don't you think it's hilarious to look at 50 year old photos of such things?)

Just remember--all you are doing is documenting your life. Sharing...possibly for future generations what your typical days were like...what you ate...what you did...how you looked...

Now...your homework is to tell me what or how you accomplish your own "12". Or just some ideas that have occurred to you on how people could document their everyday lives.

Come on, get sharing...it's Monday. You know you want to...

~Pauline

PS Don't forget to come see some of MY personal Novi (Great Lakes Mega Meet) purchases on Wednesday evening. (It's not meant to TEASE--just to show what I could ORDER for YOU!  I may even have a few little goodies to put out for sale!)