Wednesday, April 14, 2010

a survey, an ATC, and pillow fights

Over at fellow Fiskateer Judy's blog http://www.piecesofmepapercrafts.blogspot.com/ she had a "Scrappy Get to Know You Survey". Copy, paste, fill it out, and send me a link to view your answers. You never know...a little RAK might fall into your mailbox.

Here's 25 scrapbook-related get to know you questions. Copy & paste the questions to your blog and change the answers to your own! Have fun!
1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both? both
2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking ? How did you get into it? I had gone to a party for one of those stamping companies (I don't even remember which one) before I had kids and really didn't feel compelled to start scrapping. When I had my first child, I got the itch...the last 3 years it has just kind of snowballed, actually AVALANCHED, from there.
3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.? I mostly work alone, but do go to crops a few times a year and am part of a scrap club that meets one night every other month (Hi Gina)
4. Favorite embellishments? stickers, I like to pop them up, ink them, doodle on them, use them as a border, or as a frame, or, or, or...
5. Favorite paper brands? Basic Grey, Bella Blvd, Reminisce, Bo Bunny, not picky--I like them all
6. Favorite tool? my special Fiskateer Fiskars scissors (#6446)
7. Favorite kind of ink? Versamark and plain old black
8. Whose your scrap idol? I love the scrappers of Scrapbook Challenges and If Its Groovy , there are some very talented scrap artists that hang around there
9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used? I rarely use my Xyron machine
10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area? I am a basement scrap-rat
11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper? obsessive, crazed, chronological scrapper, but I'm trying to break free and random scrap or make mini-books once in a while
12. What is your scrapping style if you have one? focus on the photos
13. Whats on your work area right now? a mess
14. Favorite adhesive? I do like an adhesive runner, but I still use a glue stick for lots of things.
15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to? I've been meaning to "mask", but haven't done it yet.
16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer? I'm on the www.ifitsgroovy.ning.com card design team. (Hi Groovy Deb).
17. Have you ever had your work published? Not yet, I have submitted a few times.
18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc? no
19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones? no
20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter? I'm a shopper
21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own? a little bit of everything
22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones? Fiskateers (Lift a Fiskateer) and Scrapbook Challenges. I've just found scrapping the music and inspired blueprints and would like to try those.
23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones? I have a Sizzix Big Shot (non-electric).
24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use? I use Sizzix, Spellbinders, Cuttlebug. I have found many cheap, on-line (e-bay) from scrappers who are switching to something different.
25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?) once in a while, I only have 2 (I don't have the patience for letting them dry).

I'm starting to work on my Fiskateer ATC butterfly swap, so I've inlcuded a photo of my very first ATC (it was a Fiskateer heart-themed swap). I was not familiar with ATC (artist trading cards) until I was a introduced in Fiskateer-land. It pushes your creativity to compose something on a such a little space. And when swapping--it is amazing to see what comes back to you. I encourage you to try it.

I glued pink, light pink, and red tissue onto white cardstock and let it dry. I cut those into rectangles slightly smaller than my 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch black cardstock base. I rounded the corners and then stamped and embossed with purple powder the heart tree, a squiggle heart, and a checkerboard. I added a dimensional heart sticker (small square), puffy painted a few hearts on the tree in silver glitter, and then glued it onto slightly larger purple mulberry paper. Then glued that all onto my black base.

I'm going away Friday night with "girlfriends". Here's to daquiri slushes, chick flicks, and... pillow fights (?).

17 comments:

  1. Hey Kelly! cute blog! here is my questionaire. :)

    1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both? Scrapper for sure!

    2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking ? How did you get into it? I think I've been doing it since mid-late 2008, but seriously into it during the beginning of 2009. I got started my my best friend who had a room dedicated to scrapping. I found that interesting and went from there. :)

    3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.? I would rather have some friends to scrap with but I dont know anyone in my area who like to scrap near me. :(

    4. Favorite embellishments? I used either storebought or handmade flowers on many of my layouts.

    5. Favorite paper brands? i dont really have one. any paper that looks cool will work. :)

    6. Favorite tool? i would die without my basic fiskars paper trimmer!! how else could i get perfectly straightlines??!!

    7. Favorite kind of ink? Versa inks. i love the inch inks!

    8. Whose your scrap idol? never really thought about this... im not really sure. there r plently of really talented scrappers. :)

    9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used? i bought some glitter glues that i have no idea what to do with them..

    10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area? well i have my own dedicated space to scrapping on one side of my office. so really its the scrapbook room and teh computer in here. :)

    11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper? if i have an album I want to complete i go in chronological order, but if i dont have a set group of pics to work on, im mostly random. sometimes u need to switch it up. :)

    12. What is your scrapping style if you have one? i have been trying to figure that out myslef!

    13. Whats on your work area right now? whoa! its mostly neat! ive got my sewing machine, big bite, some school books in a corner, scrappy notebooks that i sketch my projects on, some random pics to possibly work on in an organizer, pen holder with essentials, and a lil drawer box for adhesive, chapstick, and paper distresser. :) doesnt sound very neat, but its a pretty decent sized table and all the stuff i named is mostly on teh edges of the desk, so the center is clear for a project.

    14. Favorite adhesive? i find teh best luck with Adtech becuz its cheap and really sticky, not like the more expensive stuff that doesnt even hold!

    15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to? working with bubble wrap. sounds fun in itself!

    16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer? If Its Groovy Dollbabies gal. :)

    17. Have you ever had your work published? not yet. :)

    18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc? no.

    19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones? Scarlet Lime comes in my mail every 15th or so of the month. there is always scrappy goodness in there!

    20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter? both. i only shop for new stuff if its on sale or if i have a handy coupon. :D of course stuff liek adhesive is always something i need to buy at least once monthly, depending on how busy ive been in the scrap world.

    21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own? sketches please!!! i either make my own to fit my need or find one offline. i find myself "scraplifting" but really i just use the sketch of the design really. :)

    22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones? scrapbook.com challenges mostly.

    23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones? no. but i would LOVEEEE a pazzles inspiration machine!!!

    24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use? n/a

    25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?) not really. what do u use all those stickles r anyhow??

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  2. 1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both? Both!!

    2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking ? How did you get into it? CArdmaking since I was a kid! Scrapping after I came to the US in 2005!
    A friend of my cousing was a CTMH consultant! I got hooked!
    3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.? I wish I had crafty friends near where I live! I work alone.

    4. Favorite embellishments? Chipboards!
    5. Favorite paper brands? Cosmo Cricket and American Crafters!
    6. Favorite tool? Fiskars border punches
    7. Favorite kind of ink? CTMH Black
    8. Whose your scrap idol? At the moment!! Allison R Davis
    9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used? Scrapboss
    10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area? Yep I do have a scraproom as of now...am gonna lose it soon though :( we are downsizing!
    11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper? random!!!
    12. What is your scrapping style if you have one? Nope...all over the place!
    13. Whats on your work area right now? Lot of scrappy things...need to clean up!
    14. Favorite adhesive? Wont say favourite..i would love to try helmar thought! I want to atg gun too!
    15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to? pleating and using fabric on layouts!

    16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer? No never...dont think i am there yet..not even close!
    17. Have you ever had your work published? Nope:(

    18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc? No..thought of becoming a consultant for CTMH...but didnt
    19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones? Nothing at the moment

    20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter? Collector:D
    21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own? SKetches!! love them!
    22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones? I do! on fiskateers, paperclipping and a couple here and there
    23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones? Nopes! I so want the big shot though!
    24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use? Alphabets, basic shapes
    25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?) Oooooo love love love stickles!!!

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  3. 1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both? Mostly a scrapper

    2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking ? How did you get into it? I have been scrapping for about 10 years - a friend got me to go to a class at AC Moore with her and I was hooked!
    3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.? I get more done when I am alone, but sometimes I like to scrap with friends.

    4. Favorite embellishments? Hmmm - I guess buttons?

    5. Favorite paper brands? Basic Gray

    6. Favorite tool? My Fiskars rotary trimmer

    7. Favorite kind of ink? Stampin'Up

    8. Whose your scrap idol? Maxine Hodges Fiskateers FOY

    9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used? A small embossing set of plates and a little embossing tool

    10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area? My own scrappy room

    11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper? Random

    12. What is your scrapping style if you have one?
    I just scrap
    13. Whats on your work area right now?
    Birds of a Feather ATCs
    14. Favorite adhesive? Creative Memories tape runner

    15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to? Something with alcohol inks

    16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer? Nope :(

    17. Have you ever had your work published? Double nope :( :(

    18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc? Not any more

    19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones? Nope

    20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter? COLLECTOR!!

    21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own? Scraplifter and own designs

    22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones? Liftateers and Groovy Debs challenges sometimes

    23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones? Sissix, Cricut and the black quikutz thing

    24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use? ?

    25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?) I love Stickles!!

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  4. My answers are here - I am Donna #6036

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  5. Here are my answers:

    1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both? BOTH

    2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking? for about 16 years How did you get into it? A friend of my husband's got me started in scrapbooking when I got married which was almost 19 years ago. I started making cards about 16 years ago when I got invited to a home stamping party.


    3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.? ALONE

    4. Favorite embellishments? ribbons, buttons, glittery things.

    5. Favorite paper brands? American Crafts, Bazzil, Basic Grey, DCWV

    6. Favorite tool? border punches

    7. Favorite kind of ink? Chalk inks and Tim Holtz distress inks

    8. Whose your scrap idol? dont have one

    9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used? the mini scor-pal

    10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area? I have a desk and half a closet in my guest room.

    11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper? TOTALLY chronological!!!

    12. What is your scrapping style if you have one? pretty simple

    13. Whats on your work area right now? a scrapbook LO for my sons album

    14. Favorite adhesive? ATG gun

    15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to? grunge paper flower

    16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer? NO but I would LOVE to be!!

    17. Have you ever had your work published? .I WISH!!!

    18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc? NO

    19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones? NO

    20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter? TOTALLY a shopper and collector. Cant turn down a good deal!!

    21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own? I do both

    22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones? sometimes if I have time - fiskateers mainly

    23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones? Cuttlebug and Slice

    24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use? mainly embossing ones - Cuttlebug and Sizzix

    25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?)
    Yes - I LOVE to add glitter to projects!!!

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  6. I posted mine on my blog
    scraplady324.blogspot.com

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  7. 1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both? Both

    2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking ? How did you get into it? for about 15 years now and I started by going to a CM party

    3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.? I have only been to a few crops in my life. Not many people around me scrap

    4. Favorite embellishments? chipboard

    5. Favorite paper brands? Basic Grey, Fancy Pants

    6. Favorite tool? my cutter

    7. Favorite kind of ink? Tim Holtz

    8. Whose your scrap idol? oh my I have so many!

    9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used? my Sizzix

    10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area? I have my own scraproom

    11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper? I am a random scrapper. What ever gets my creativity going

    12. What is your scrapping style if you have one? I am not sure if I fit into one

    13. Whats on your work area right now? a alyout for a blog

    14. Favorite adhesive? Helmar

    15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to? Making paper flowers

    16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer? yes

    17. Have you ever had your work published? . yes

    18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc? not anymore. I used to be for Stampin Up

    19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones? yes. Scrap-tastic

    20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter? shopper/collector

    21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own? I love Sketches and I love to just come up with stuff on my own

    22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones? everyonce in a while

    23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones? Sizzix and Cricuit (the original)

    24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use? I don't use the Sizzix anymore and I only have a few alphabets for the Cricuit

    25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?) I don't have any to use

    Becky #7047

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  8. Hey Kelly!

    My answers are on my blog.

    http://creatingmemories4you.blogspot.com/2010/04/scrapping-survey.html

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  9. Hey there Kelly, you can find my answers on the link below. Or just go to my blog.
    Hugs, Rosalee

    http://rosaleescrap.blogspot.com/2010/04/scrapping-survey-1.html

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  10. I found it on Judy's blog also and already copied and posted it to my blog www.cleancreate.blogspot.com

    Fun challenge

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  11. 1. Scrapper/cardmaker/both? Both

    2. How long have you been scrapping/cardmaking ? Since Kindergarden How did you get into it? Watching "Captain Kangaroo" as a child
    3. Do you prefer to work alone, or get together with friends/go to crops/classes etc.? I like to work solo but I like crops and classes for social outings

    4. Favorite embellishments? Brads

    5. Favorite paper brands? K& Company / Basic Grey

    6. Favorite tool? Fiskars Trimmer

    7. Favorite kind of ink? Tim Holtz Distressed Inks

    8. Whose your scrap idol? Don't have one/ Enjoy seeing what alot of people do

    9. Something you bought that you wish you hadn't or have never used? Bow Maker

    10. Do you have your own scraproom or do you work in a shared area? I took over the downstairs computer room / DH has a small corner

    11. Are you a chronological, reverse chronological, or random scrapper? Random

    12. What is your scrapping style if you have one? Clean lines shapes and not too much glitter or bling

    13. Whats on your work area right now? Mothers Day cards / 2 ATC Swaps

    14. Favorite adhesive? Scotch ATG Gun

    15. Technique you have never tried that you would like to? Coloring with Copics

    16. Are you on or have you ever been on a design team or been a guest designer? NO

    17. Have you ever had your work published? .NO

    18. Are you a consultant for a company such as Close to my heart, stampin up, creative memories, etc? No

    19. Do you subscribe to any kit clubs, if so which ones? NO

    20. Do you have a minimal stash of supplies or are you a shopper/collecter? Huge Stash! I buy 2 of everything then give 1 to my sister / she buys 2 of everything and gives 1 to me!

    21. Are you a sketch user, scraplifter, or do you come up with it all on your own? I like sketches but I am always changing them up

    22. Do you participate in any online challenges, if so which ones? no

    23. Do you own any diecutting machines (manual or electric) and if so which ones? Spellbinders Wizard

    24. If you have a manual diecutting machine what kind of dies do you use? Sizzix and Spellbinders

    25. Are you a Stickleser (is that even a word?Do you use Stickles?) No

    Sandy "aspromised" Fiskateer 514
    sandi248@aol.com

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  12. Hi Kelly, it was fun reading everyone's comments. Looking forward to the 24th!

    I get to go part-time again on April 28th - maybe I can get some more scrappin' done then. Love your blog!

    Gina

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  13. My answers are on the Fiskateer thread! Thanks for encouraging everyone to do this. It's fun to see everyone's answers.

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  14. love your ATC - very cute!! Interesting to read your answers to the questions. Glad to hear that you're going to give Scrapping the Music a try. It's very fun!! Wonderful and creative folks!

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  15. I posted my answers on your blog on If It's Groovy's Ning group.

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  16. posted mine on my myspace blog: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&bID=532861924

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  17. Hi Kelly! Here's a link to my Scrappy Survey Answers...

    http://ifitsgroovy.ning.com/profiles/blogs/getting-to-know-you-sing-it-a

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