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[oceanbreezes423]

Lately I have noticed a lot of new names, both on the board and in the gallery. I know this has been asked before, but I thought maybe it was a good time to get to know each other again. So, here is a small list to answer, so we all refresh, or learn, about our fellow scrappers.

1. When did you start scrapping? I started in 2003, but did not really get serious about it until 2008.
2. Why do you scrap? To tell a story, about life and the people in it. Plus it is therapeutic for me.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? I would have to say nature. Then Grandkids, trips, actually anything.
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? Patterned Paper, but you can never have enough of that, right? 
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? I do it all, chronologically. 
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? To feel like it is ok to be behind, that makes it too stressful for me at times.
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? Layering, misting, texture, though not good at any of these most of the time. I am still learning.
8. What is the hardest technique for you?Stamping, I love the way it adds dimension to a page, but I struggle with it.
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? Alone. I don't really know anyone close who scraps, I guess that works though, as I can get more accomplished when I am not talking, lol.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? Gesso, and it is a learning process for sure!

I will be back to answer mine after work. I look forward to seeing some new, and plenty of "old" names here.

[joannie]

Great idea Susan!

1. When did you start scrapping? about 20 years ago
2. Why do you scrap? I love it! Who knew I'd still love it 20 years later!
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? I scrap my kids a lot...so I think that's my favorite thing!
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? PAPER PAPER PAPER
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? life scrapper
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? I'm very slow...so i need to speed up! and I'm pretty old school...wish I could catch on a little quicker to new techniques!
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? I played with some texture paste a couple weekends ago! FUN!!
8. What is the hardest technique for you? I'm sure there is several. I just can't think of any.
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? I love to scrap at crops. But I do most of my scrapping at home!
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? using  texture paste

[Christi S.]

Saving my spot... 

1. When did you start scrapping?
2. Why do you scrap?
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap?
4. What item do you have more of than anything else?
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?
7. What are some of your favorite techniques?
8. What is the hardest technique for you?
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend?
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months?

[beachlover]

great idea Susan!  I love to learn as much as possible about each other - we all have one awesome thing in common!

1. When did you start scrapping?  over 20 years ago
2. Why do you scrap?  so my kids and their kids have wonderful memories and stories
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap?  beach, grandsons and my furbabies
4. What item do you have more of than anything else?  Thickers
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?  life!
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?  use more mixed media and layer more
7. What are some of your favorite techniques?  distressing
8. What is the hardest technique for you?  sewing - although I don't think it's as popular now
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend?  usually alone only because my scrappy friends are far away
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months?  Sara's build a kit from NSD 2015, although I haven't had time to sit and follow it
 

[scrappinmom99]

1. When did you start scrapping? --- DS was born in 1999. In 2000, DH said to me, what a shame to have all these pictures sit in shoeboxes. Check out this ad I saw in a magazine....Little did he know he was creating a monster! Although I did have scrapbooks when I was a kid and a teen but they were really just gluing stuff in notebooks lol. I suppose the bug was there though!

2. Why do you scrap?   --- The main goal is to capture family history and moments.  The secondary goal, I have come to realize, is art therapy. I freelance as a copy editor and so much of my day is spent at the computer being really nitpicky about grammar and hard and fast rules. Which I love in language!! But scrapping gives me a chance to recharge my batteries with pretty colors and memories.  I usually take little breaks from working to go play. I call them my butt and eyeball breaks LOL!!!

3. What is your favorite thing to scrap?  --- My family.

4. What item do you have more of than anything else?  --- probably patterned paper!

5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?  --- I kind of have a mental block against events for some reason. I am "forcing" myself to do school layouts this summer to get into "events".  I LOVE scrapping everyday life moments. No problem there LOL!

6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?  I would say

7. What are some of your favorite techniques? - Stitching

8. What is the hardest technique for you? - Stamping and messy stuff. I just can't get the hang of it.

9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? --- I scrap with you guys!

10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? --- Does organization and making kits count? LOL!

[scrapy1967]

 

1. When did you start scrapping? I started in high school. Back then we did smash books. Started for real in 2002 
2. Why do you scrap? I love playing with pretty paper and embellies. Also to remember my life when I am old and senile. 
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? Vacations and my boxers
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? Paper
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? Life
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? Nothing. I have spent lots of time creating my style
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? Misting,LAYERING,stamping,embossing
8. What is the hardest technique for you?  stenciling 
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? alone
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months?  I can not think of anything

[Tammey]

1. When did you start scrapping? 2000
2. Why do you scrap? It started out to help with the depression of losing my 11 yr. old son in 1999, but later grew into loving to being able to express my creativity through scrapping.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? Children and animals.
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? That's a toss up between my patterned paper and my bling.
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? Life
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? I would love to be able to get a layout done a little quicker.
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? Paper tearing, inking and layering.
8. What is the hardest technique for you? Misting I always end up with blobs of paint.
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? I scrap at home so I am alone.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? I learned a trick from Sara during NSD 2015 that has made working on layouts so much easier(Thank You Sara)"ONLY put adhesive in the middle of the photos, leave the edges free".  I use this method on everything I am sticking to my layout.lol No more peeled up edges for me.









 

[christinec68]

Fun!!

1. When did you start scrapping? In 2002, right after I got married.  A friend mentioned a class at her local HS and I figured this would take up time I was formally using to obsess about the wedding.

2. Why do you scrap?  It's fun.  

3. What is your favorite thing to scrap?  My family

4. What item do you have more of than anything else?  Cardstock and buttons.

5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?  I do both.  Not so much holidays, but other life events like recitals, vacations, etc.

6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?  I wish I took more pictures and could choose products/page components more quickly.

7. What are some of your favorite techniques?  inking & stitching

8. What is the hardest technique for you?  Mixed media intimidates me.

9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend?  Mostly alone but I love going to crops.  I wish there were some easy to get to weeknight crops I could attend.

10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months?  I can't think of anything. 
 

[Deanna13]

1. When did you start scrapping? About 15 years ago just before the birth of our oldest granddaughter. 
2. Why do you scrap? I love being creative, keeping the memories, and the peacefulness I feel from it. 
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? My grandkids and our vacatons. 
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? probably flowers.
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? I do both.
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? Not to be so hard on myself about getting it all done!! 
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? Stitching, Tearing, Inking.
8. What is the hardest technique for you? Probably mixed media.
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? Scrap Alone. 
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? Lots more misting, stenciling. 

[blbabe1234]

Great idea Susan!

1. When did you start scrapping? May 2009
2. Why do you scrap? To document LIFE.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? My Doggies
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? Doggie themed scrappy items
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? I do it all!
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? I want to get better at the mixed media style of scrapping. Using modeling paste with gelatos.
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? Using gesso to "lighten" up a bold background.
8. What is the hardest technique for you? stamping
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? Both. I perfer to scrap by myself...I get more done..and I can spread out. I'm used to having a large room with 2 8ft tables to myself, along with the floor. LOL.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? gelatos

[Meli]

1. When did you start scrapping? Back in ~2005ish. My aunt got me into it as a teenager, but I couldn't afford it until I was an adult
2. Why do you scrap?  The creative outlet- I love the process of putting them together as much as looking at the finished pieces.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? Family- but right now, my daughter (only child) !
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? Patterned paper.
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? Any pictures of people or pets- but every picture is an event! I I only use it as an expanded photo/memory album.
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? Hmmm. I don't know! I guess learn more techniques.
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? I don't really have any I suppose. Edited to add: Well, I like fussy-cutting and tearing paper. I didn't realize they were techniques!
8. What is the hardest technique for you? Any? I don't do any really. I just started with ink sprays last night- and it's not as easy as I thought.
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? I do it alone, but would love to have a group.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? Expanded my style and learned to use embellishments in a better way.

[writerlady]

1. When did you start scrapping? about 12 years ago - digital at first but now paper 
2. Why do you scrap? my mom's parents were both orphaned. There were no records to be found for either of them. It is my intent to provide information for my children and their children, etc.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? family
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? patterned paper
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? life scrapper - good and bad
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? I'd stop trying to be perfect and just have fun
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? stencils, layering, inking, watercolors, texture paste
8. What is the hardest technique for you? cutting a straight line, lol
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? alone. I've never scrapped with another person, except online.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? watercolors and gelatos

[stateless]

1. When did you start scrapping?
Around 2008-2009. I paper crafted decor for my wedding which then introduced me to scrapping.
2. Why do you scrap?
It's fun, peaceful and a creative outlet. And I love that it's giving my photos and memorabilia something to do besides sit around in boxes.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap?
my son, Disney, animals
4. What item do you have more of than anything else?
Probably paper. Besides paper, probably wood veneer?
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?
All of the above.
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?
That's easy. I would not be so indecisive and overthink everything. Then maybe one layout wouldn't take days to complete!
7. What are some of your favorite techniques?
layering, mixed media (don't use that enough)
8. What is the hardest technique for you?
stamping - I love stamps but they never look right!
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend?
always alone. I have no local scrappy buddies.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months?
some mixed media - modeling paste, gelatos.

[emarie803]

1. When did you start scrapping? Summer of 2002
2. Why do you scrap? As a way to be creative and also to tell the stories of the photos and document life.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? Right now my 17 month old son, but also sporting events I've been to and vacation photos.
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? Christmas collections and Glimmer Mists
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? Both
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? Add more journaling
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? Misting, layering, using Twinkling H2Os
8. What is the hardest technique for you? incorporating stamps, doodling
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? I scrap alone because I don't have anyone here to scrap with
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? Using pocket pages

[suewho372]

1. When did you start scrapping?  hmmm I started COLLECTING in 2004, but I finally made my first layout in 2009
2. Why do you scrap?  I find it to be super relaxing, and I love crafty stuff!  I only have about 8 or 9 pics from my growing up so I have literally hundreds and hundreds of my kids (2 & 4 legged ones) so this gives me a place to put them! 
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? I don't know if I have a favorite thing.... I do scrap the pups ALOT because they don't care WHAT pics I use.... and they pose for me ALL the time, not just when they fix their hair!! 
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? I have LOTS of paper and LOTS of Thickers!!! 
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?  I scrap everything....from storm clouds I see when I am doing a work inspection to bday parties to my sunflower!! sometimes even things with no pics
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?  I don't know that I would change anything, but I do want to be open to new techniques
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? misting, texture paste, inking, sewing, stamping, stenciling, embossing
8. What is the hardest technique for you?  ???
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? alone mostly.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months?  texture paste

[emmapaige]

Great idea Susan!

1. When did you start scrapping? Right after the birth of our first grandson and when my daughter announced she was pregnant with our first granddaughter.
2. Why do you scrap? Because it is fun and allows me to be creative and document my grandchildren growing up (way too quickly).
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? Our grandchildren
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? EVERYTHING - but I'll narrow it down to patterned paper
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? I scrap anything and everything
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? Be more open to trying new techniques
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? Usually inking edges but I really want to learn more about modeling paste, gelatos and other mixed medium techniques.
8. What is the hardest technique for you? Getting past the "I don't think I can do this" phase.
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? I used to love scrapping with friends or going to crops but most of my IRL friends have given up the hobby so I now scrap alone.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? Layering - the more layers the better!

 

[Flasher]

1. When did you start scrapping?  I've been making scrapbooks since I was a kid . . . 40 year ago.
2. Why do you scrap?  To preserve the memories that are likely to be forgotten.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap?  My kids.
4. What item do you have more of than anything else?  Stickers.
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?  I am a life scrapper.  I rarely scrap events.
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?  I really need to be quicker.
7. What are some of your favorite techniques?  I love mixing patterned paper and sewing on my layouts.
8. What is the hardest technique for you?  Stamping -- which is why I don't do it. 
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend?  Alone.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? Stenciling and misting. 
 

[SherrieLynne]

What a GREAT IDEA Susan!!!
1. When did you start scrapping?  I started in the Summer of 2009. I wanted to scrapbook so I could make a wedding album of my DH and My wedding on Halloween 2009
2. Why do you scrap? I have always been crafty in some way or another. I just love having the awesome memories from scrapbooking to share with my family.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap? My grandchildren, furbabies and my Flowers.
4. What item do you have more of than anything else? I would have to say patterned paper and cardstock.
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper? both
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be? I would like to be able to add more layering and embellishments to my layouts.
7. What are some of your favorite techniques? Lately I LOVE to fussy cut. I also love making flowers from my dies.
8. What is the hardest technique for you? fussy cutting and layering.
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend? I Love going to crops, I have a few scrap buddies that I get together with maybe once or twice a month. Mostly I scrap alone.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months? 

[shoorn]

Just saw this - will get to it tomorrow

1. When did you start scrapping?  August 2005
2. Why do you scrap?
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap?
4. What item do you have more of than anything else?
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?
7. What are some of your favorite techniques?
8. What is the hardest technique for you?
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend?
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months?
 

[Charleneanne]

1. When did you start scrapping?     about 1998
2. Why do you scrap?   I enjoy it.  I like to color and cut and put stuff together.
3. What is your favorite thing to scrap?  my grandchildren
4. What item do you have more of than anything else?  tossup between pp and washi tape
5. Do you scrap events only, or are you a life scrapper?  whatever suits me at any given time.
6. If you could change one thing about the way you scrap, what would it be?  Wish I could put things down straight on the page
7. What are some of your favorite techniques?  heat embossing, doodling, what folks now call "fussy cutting".
8. What is the hardest technique for you?  misting
9. Do you scrap alone, or do you prefer in a group or with a friend?  Alone now.  Last scrappy friend died last summer and all the rest are either working and no time, lost interest, or moved away when they retired.
10. What is something new you have learned to incorporate in your pages in the past 6 months?   maybe washi.  can't remember when I started buying/using it but definitely in the last year.