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Hey There!
My name is Marcy Kay, and I, am a Cherry Tart, residing in San Antonio, Tx.
I have more than a slight addiction to all things crafty.
My scrapbooking closet is overflowing with pretty things, that I have just about zero time to play with.
So, I have resorted temporarily back to digiscrapping, which I dabbled in a couple years ago. But, I still
remain true to the real thing. It's just, you see, digiscrapping requires me busting out my computer for
an hour, and the real thing requires my entire dining table, and sometimes the floor, cluddered with pretties,
for a few hours, which after many distractions from my 3 little girls, sometimes turns into days... So, out
with that for now and in with digital love =)

If you haven't noticed, I'm a mom. Of 3 little ladies. Ages 6, 2, and 7 weeks. They are the loves of my
life. I am married, but he's deployed atm, so I get the joys of raising these 3 beauties, running my photography
business, and trying to keep up with preserving memories, all by my lonesome. (I know, you don't envy that, ha!)

I found ACOT by googling for some new kits. Glad I found it I've got a few questions, since I'm new and all.
Hope it's ok I just go ahead and post it here

First - what are the restrictions on signatures? I know the character limit, but is there a size limit? I've been on forums
before with limits, but I didn't see it mentioned. Also, is it ok to post a link to my digiscrap blog in my signature or is that
a big fat no-no?

Another question, in reference to blogging layouts. do we need to credit the actual designer that made the kit
or do we just credit the shop we bought the kit from? Or does that matter on what the designer requests?
Want to make sure I'm doing it correctly

And... what the heck is a crop?

Guess that's it! Looking forward to making some new web-friends, getting some inspiration, and learning new stuffsss!
=)

First of all, welcome to ACOT! You will love it here! I am not a digi scrapper, but I am sure you will get all your answers here, these ladies are the best! I have a son in military, so I understand your situation! You are an amazingly strong woman, and God Bless your DH! I can answer your question about a crop. It is 3 days filled with games, challenges, classes, all from the comfort of your, well, in your case dining room table! ( have been there). It starts on a Friday night, runs till Sunday night,. and you have an extra day or so to complete the challenges! It is a ton of fun, and the people here do a great job! Again, welcome to ACOT, and I hope you find a little time in your crazy schedule to do some scrapping. Will be looking for your LO's! And the gallery here is FULL of amazing work if you need inspiration!!!

Thanks so much for your response =)
That does sound like fun! I'll have to keep a look out for the next one.

Here is my digiscrap blog if you wanna peek! (hope its ok I post it here?)
I'm about to head over and figure out how to add my LOs to the gallery

http://shedabblesindigiscrap.blogspot.com/

Welcome! I"m not sure on the siggy, but as far as credit you should list designers whenever possible.

"Crop" is anytime people get together to scrapbook! Here it is usually an all-weekend thing; at National Scrapbook Day (1st Sat. in May) it even runs around the clock! Not sure if they'll be another before then since we just had one.

We have lots of monthly challenges though that are always great inspiration/motivation & you can always hunt cherries in the shop for points, as well as occasional other games & such. Plenty to do here definitely!

Welcome to Acot and hope you will join in on the next crop! Looking forward to seeing your pages!

Welcome to ACOT! I have learned so very much here! I started in paper, went digi a year ago. I still love to play with paper, but right now it's mostly for crafts while my scrapbook layouts are digi. I love the crops...there are challenges and games, but mostly I love the fun. There are also monthly challenges that get me out of my comfort zone. As for siggies, there is a character limit and size limit, but they are posted in the user control panel. Make sure you go thru there to change your avatar if you wish. If you have problems, jsut ask away!


I do credit designers in my layouts, but I am guilty of not crediting the store where I bought them. Certainly, link your blog...we love to stalk blogs!



I am a single mom of 6 who works full time. While my kids are a little older (my youngest is 9, and I have a son in the Army - he's coming home for Thanksgiving and I'm so excited!), so I understand the pull of many obligations.



Anyway, glad you're here, and looking forward to getting to know you!

Welcome!!! I don't have much to add to what the other ladies have written except that you will get addicted to ACOT, I know I am

Welcome! This place to learn new techniques share your creativity, vent , cry, but mostly to just have fun (Tiki Bar Friday afternoons to kick off the weekend - enjoy a cyber drink with the group and unwind from the week).


Enjoy!

Hi, Welcome to ACOT!

We have soooo much in common.

1) I'm originally from San Antonio, but I now live in Houston. My parents, and my youngest daughter (along with her husband and 2 boys) still live there. So next time I come home - probably for sometime during the Christmas season - we'll have to get together.

2) My next oldest daughter is a military spouse and is expecting her first baby in February. On November 13 (yeah, in like 2 weeks), her husband is also deploying. They currently live in Los Angeles, but she is moving back to Texas next week, and will stay with me until the baby comes. After the birth, she'll move to Austin to stay with his folks until he returns.

3) I started in paper, but then switched to digi as well.

My favorite store in SA was Scrapbook Cottage, but that has since closed down. Haven't found a new store in SA for when I come home, but have gone to a couple of IRL (In Real Life) crops with a friend of mine.

Can't wait to get to know you, and maybe to meet you soon!

Yay, more digi gals! Welcome...you've arrived at a great community! I was a paper scrapper for over 10 years but started in digi a couple of years ago and now that's about all I do. I don't know the specifics for a signature (I had one I made for another site but couldn't get it to work here, so I just have some blinkies in mine (I'd put your blog link in the signature so everyone can find it). I think as far as crediting, I don't think you have to here but I tend to mention the name of the kit and designer in case that's what the designer has asked for (I can't keep all of them straight). I don't mention other stores so as to not detract from this store...I figure if someone is interested, they can google it.


If you want inspiration, I recommend the challenges...they helped me get back to scrapping after not doing much for a couple of years. Feel free to jump in any thread...the ladies here are so nice and helpful, not to mention talented. If you have any questions, ask away. Glad you're here!

Welcome to ACOT! I am NOT a digi-girl, but we get along well here. (Most of the time, LOL) The folks here are great. And you can do just about anything you want except be mean. We share a lot here, so feel free.

Welcome!! Maily a paper gal here, but I do buy digi kits and sometimes incorporate them in my paper LOs. I am a mom of two boys 3 and 7. My DH and I have our hands full with these two, so a BIG KUDOS to you for doing it alone for now!! God bless your DH, and a big thanks to him for keeping us all safe! Glad you found us, and can't wait to see your work!

Welcome to ACOT!!! You have landed in the right place. ACOT and all of the Cherries are so wonderful, I don't know where to start. ACOT's online store is amazing. I can uaually find anything I am looking for. It I can't, I just ask the online support. The Customer Service with ACOT is out of this world amazing. I won't shop at anyother online store since finding ACOT. No one else compares.


Now as far as all the Cherries go.........I can not think of the most appropriate word.......they are amazing, talented, patient, helpful and a blast to get to know. My questions are always answered with detailed instructions sometimes. lol. I can't wait to see what you put in the gallery, which is over flowing with wonderfulness.



Again welcome and I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do

Welcome to ACOT!!! So glad to hear there's another Texas Cherry on here! The ladies here are fantastic. You will learn so much here. Saw your 1st layout in the gallery - gorgeous! Can't wait to get to know you a bit better, as well as see all of your amazing layouts.

Welcome! I hope you find time to play with your things after your little ones are in bed

Hi and welcome to ACOT!!

Welcome to ACOT and a great big THANKS to you and your hubby for all the sacrifices he has made for our country.

Just wanted to wish you a big Welcome to ACOT! Can't wait to see some pages on your beautiful girls!!

Welcome aboard! Glad you found us & you are really going to enjoy scrapping with us (virtually, of course). I know you have your questions answered, but I just wanted to welcome you. This is an awesome bunch of ladies - no catty stuff going on here, which is why we all like these boards so much!

Hello, my name is a Eva Robinson, I'm from Stockton, CA. I've been telling my husband that I wanted to start scrapbooking and now that we willbe moving to indiana at the beginning of next year he says I'm going to need some projects to do out there so...

I'm giving it a try. I look forward to sharing some of my creations with all you.