Where is everyone?

I recently posted on the main message board and actually found that we do exist as a group! Hopefully, we can share information and ideas here. I intend to check this board each time I log on. Hope you do too. I have been thinking about the tools that I simply could not do without. This is what I came up with: 1. Perfect Layers (from QVC) - allows you to mat perfectly every time 2. Xyron machine - with repositionable adhesive 3. True Lite crafting lamp - shows real colors 4. WackyTac products - especially for vellum adhesion 5. self-adhesive mesh and ribbon 6. 3D self-adhesive letters 7. Soft Spoken sayings 8. Cropper Hopper's Paper Holder - stores 12x12 paper vertically so you can see it easily My craft room looks like a split between Joanne's Etc, Michael's and AC Moore. I can never quit scrapbooking -not that I want to- I have too much stuff!!! Last year I did an album for my nephew's finance as a shower gift. It was about her growing up, him growing up, them together, the shower, and the wedding. I left the shower and wedding pages so that all they had to do was add the photos. As a part of her Christmas gift, I did an 8x8 album of family recipes with the historical background. They turned out so well that now my niece, who is getting married in Oct., wants the same done. Well, I would like to hear what things you use that are "must haves". Hope to hear from you.

I read this all the time, but seldom post. I am doing my weight loss album right now... actually redoing it, cause I found paper I liked better. Slab IV from Provocraft... love those colors! I am also doing a memorial album of my dad, he died when i was 13. I am also working on recent picture pages... when I need something relaxing and easy to do that isn't so heart wrenching. Well here are my must haves: 1. Hermafix tape dispenser 2. Softcut scissors (found at Zellers) they have excellent handles for small hands. 3. Cutterpede Straight Edge Trimmer 5. Memory Making Rub On letters 6. Any alphabet letter stickers 7. brads, 1/16" and 1/18" eyelets and 1/8" brads 8. Glossy Accents 9. Colluzzle 10. Paper (I am working on getting up to 1500 sheets, just to say I have done it. I have 1300 now.) I know... sad..... Christy M.

Hi Christy, I was starting to think that we were all alone again! I know what you mean about paper -I'm the same way. If you use 12x12 you should look into the Paper Holder by Cropper Hopper. Each holds 200+ sheets and can be organized easily. They hold the paper vertically so it's easier to see. The 8x8 or 6x6 albums are usually my "relief" work, I can feel like I've accomplished something relatively fast. Just recently started using transparencies in my work. They look pretty cool though. Hopefully, we will get others on board and can exchange ideas.

I have an awsome paper holder I made. I made hanging file folders out of legal size files and extended the bottoms. I sliced one file folder and added another to make a 13" depth. I taped them together. I lined them with some cheap damaged acid free paper. I then found an old TV table that had a top that could be cut out (harb board) and used a jig saw to cut it to the proper width of the hanging folder frame. I used plastic ties to hold the folder frame to the table. It will hold 2000 sheets of paper and about 25 file folder when full. It cost in total $25.00 for parts and materials to. It is really sturdy and is on castors so is really easy to move to my work area then back to its storage place. I made a vinyl cloth slip cover to cover it over to keep the dust out ($10.00) all in canadian funds that is. I am hating my 6X6 album now that I found a really pretty 12" that I want to use... but the 6X6 is portable to take travelling when our province wide group meets every now and then. Christy M

I'm pretty new to scrabooking. Just started a few months ago and just have a few supplies. Where is the cheapest place to get scrapbooking supplies? Walmart, Michaels, online, where? I don't have enough supplies yet to have must haves. LOL This is what I have: ~ Various paper patters 12x12 ~ 2 scissors with fancy cutting designs ~ 12x12 Scrapbook ~ Glue stick ~ Glitter pin in silver and gold ~ Photo corners ~ 10 stencil pages - letters, numbers, designs, etc. I think that's about it. LOL I need to get more supplies!

Hi Trisha, I was beginning to think that there were only a few of us! I have found that if you are a beginner, QVC and HSN have good deals on kits whi*****lude almost everything you need. They have a lot of new stuff before it hits the stores. In fact, I like to watch the shows (and try not to buy ) for ideas and techniques. They are both online. I live on the east coast where there are numerous craft stores. I have found the A.C. Moore has the best prices. Joanne's Etc. and Michael's are both good but you have to watch their prices. I use the coupons they have in the Sunday papers. You can also join a mailing list for Joanne's and A.C. Moore and they will send you flyers and coupons. All three stores are online. I subscribe to Creating Keepsakes magazine and often find new products from that. If you do a search for scrapbooking, you will find a great number of online stores. I but from Chesished Times (a division of Current) and several others. Thanks for responding. Let me know how you are doing. Cheryl