Scrapbooking our trip....

[Caroleh]

I was wondering where everyone gets their gorgeous paper, cards, and special little 'bits' from? I'm from New Zealand but would love to get some when I visit Florida in early January to take back to help me do my album.

You can get scrapbooking stuff at some of the shops in the parks, resorts and there is a scrapbooking store at Downtown Disney

[jiifigment]

Ok guys, FINALLY got some pics loaded. I included some of my album, and some of each of my girls' 8x8 character albums, just to give you an idea of what they turned out like.

Sorry about the glare. I tried to minimize it, but page protectors also reflect, and I wasn't about to take them all back off! LOL!

edited due to link problem...see post below for link.

[Dsnygirl]

Ok guys, FINALLY got some pics loaded. I included some of my album, and some of each of my girls' 8x8 character albums, just to give you an idea of what they turned out like.

Sorry about the glare. I tried to minimize it, but page protectors also reflect, and I wasn't about to take them all back off! LOL!

Hi! Just wanted to let you know that only one page is coming up on the screen - and although I can't enlarge it, it looks really good!! Is there any way for you to re-post them? I'd love to see them all close up!

[jiifigment]

I think I got it fixed! Thanks!

BTW, since someone ASKED, the cool paper & stuff, came from mousememories.com. It's exclusively for them by a company called zatara. If you want to find it on the website, the easiest way is by doing a search by brand.

[Dsnygirl]

I think I got it fixed! Thanks!

BTW, since someone ASKED, the cool paper & stuff, came from mousememories.com. It's exclusively for them by a company called zatara. If you want to find it on the website, the easiest way is by doing a search by brand.

Hi again! You may need to re-post the link... it may be different now, that you fixed it - the old one still comes up w/ just the one picture.

Thanks for the info re: where you got stuff... I'll have to check it out!!

[jiifigment]

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3rd times the charm??? Or 3 strikes I'm out! LOL!

[Patricia]

That link worked!

Great albums everyone!

I used to scrap. I even used to teach in a shop.. then I got busy.

I'm behind two Disney trips already and a friends birthday present as well. Thanks for posting this, I really miss it and hopefully this will encourage me (to find time) to get back at it.

[Dsnygirl]

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3rd times the charm??? Or 3 strikes I'm out! LOL!

Hi! Yes, they're there now - and WOW!!! Your pages are TERRIFIC!! I esp. love the Everest page... they're awesome. The paper you found is great... I think I have to go shopping.... You've inspired me to get my pages out...I'm stuck on the MK parade pages, but now maybe I'll push through it!!

Great job on them - thanks for sharing!! Your kids albums are so cool, too - and I saw that you were there for Night of Joy... that's awesome... hope we can do that sometime.

[conorsmom2000]

3rd times the charm??? Or 3 strikes I'm out! LOL!

Your pages are wonderful!! And I have to laugh - you've given me some great ideas as I just ordered (and received!) some of the same paper that you used!! Thanks for sharing!!

[conorsmom2000]

Ok, here's my book from last year, Disney 2005

Melissa, your pages are awesome - I can't believe that it was your first book!! Gives me hope that my first book will come out ok!! I hope you have a wonderful trip!!

Now a question (and remember, I'm a newbie!!) What kind of album do you guys use? This album (my first) is a creative memories one, but the one thing I don't like is that all the pages have like an "edge" to them (the word I really want to use escapes me at the moment) - so, though the pages are 12 x 12, every 12 x 12 paper I use has to be trimmed to fit on the page. Are all albums like this, or just CM??

(Thanks for giving us a sticky on this topic!!)

[Caroleh]

It's a CM thing. I don't like the fact that you have to trim the pages either. I prefer CMs books because of the straps. I don't like the posts because I find that if you have to add several new pages the posts aren't as staple as the straps. I'm redoing my Disney book right now because I had a book with posts and it was very unstable. My BIL dropped it and it came apart, so I redid it with books with the straps. The only bad part is, the way I did my pages I can't trim the pages to fit in properly, but it still looks good.

[jiifigment]

I agree with Carol. It's a CM thing. I went to my local hobby store and bought a little 12" paper trimmer. It doesn't have to be 12" both directions, just one. You can get one from CM now, too. It is really easy to trim the paper, but you're right it's annoying.

I've tried other albums, and I was never AS happy with the results. I figure if I'm going to put all this time and money into something, I want something I'm completely satisfied with when it's done.

I'm going to try out the new imprinting service they offer this time! I wanted a Disney album, but not in red, so I ordered the light blue one and I'm having it imprinted with the Mickey ears on the cover and the spine. I'll post pics when I get it back, but it will be a couple weeks. I will be impatiently waiting!

P.S. I think it's called Jeeping. It's meant to keep the pages from getting worn at the edges from page turning, and it's effective, but inconvenient!

[conorsmom2000]

I agree with Carol. It's a CM thing. I went to my local hobby store and bought a little 12" paper trimmer. It doesn't have to be 12" both directions, just one. You can get one from CM now, too. It is really easy to trim the paper, but you're right it's annoying.

I did buy a 12 inch trimmer (okay, I'm so obsessed with my new hobby I bought two - a straight edge one, and a wavy one!! ) The straight edge one is not CM, though (the wavy one is) and I have a hard time using it. Being so new to this, and having to measure how much to trim, and get it straight, has been a struggle for me - I've started buying extra paper just in case I goof (or I cover up with a border). I do like the CM album's a lot, but this trimming is a pain.

I've also heard the posts can be a problem, so I'll definitely stick to the straps (and probably the CM albums). Thanks for the idea about imprinting! I do have the red Disney album, which I'm using for a 2005 trip, but I'll need a different album for our 2006 trip - since I think they still only have the red, the imprinting might be a good idea!

You guys make me want to scrap all day and not get anything else done!! I think we might need to ask Carol for a scrapping smilie!!

[DisneyNaut]

Oh my!! I love this thread! What beautiful albums everyone has! I started scrapbooking about 2 yrs ago. I have 3 CM 12x12 albums completed and have been working on a Heritage Album for my grandparents. We have a group that meets only once a month for 4-8 hrs at a time. We all wish we could get together more. I am very much behind in my scrapbooking. With 4 children I don't know if I will ever catch up, LOL. I do however, have 2 Disney vacation albums. I try to do the vacations right away, so the memories are fresh.

I am so impressed by everyone's albums. Mine are pretty simple. I guess I'm just trying to get as much done as quickly as possible since I feel so far behind.

Dsnygirl, I'm like you with all the pictures. My CM rep always is amazed at how many pictures I can squeeze on a page and still make it look good. I also tend to want to create a page for every little event, which is probably why I am so behind. To give you an idea about how far behind I am, my twins are 2.5yrs old and all I have done so far is their baptism, plus I'm not caught up with my older DD's school yrs, PLUS, I haven't even done 1 Christmas page!!!! UGH! It's all good though, I have plenty to keep me busy, haha.

Thanks for starting the thread, this will be a fun one to check in on!!!

[Caroleh]

I've taken some Disney stickers and stuck hem to the front of my albums. I like them better then ones you can buy. I'll see if my DH will let me upload some pictures onto his laptop to show off some of my pics. My desktop is in the shop right now getting a new motherboard. If he lets me I'll get it done tomarrow after work.

[Dsnygirl]

Now a question (and remember, I'm a newbie!!) What kind of album do you guys use? This album (my first) is a creative memories one, but the one thing I don't like is that all the pages have like an "edge" to them (the word I really want to use escapes me at the moment) - so, though the pages are 12 x 12, every 12 x 12 paper I use has to be trimmed to fit on the page. Are all albums like this, or just CM??

(Thanks for giving us a sticky on this topic!!)

Okay - since you've actually got a CM consultant on this thread (me ) I'll give you their scoop on the "edges" down the side ot their pages. Besides reinforcing the page and strengthening it, it also keeps the pages from all laying on top of one another when the album is closed, allowing air to flow between the pages to protect the pictures and paper, etc. Pretty cool, eh?

Obviously, since I do CM now (it's been about a year), theirs are the only albums I use these days... but I have to say - I've used a lot of the same type of albums that are out there in craft stores and the like, and none have been as good as CM's. They're just more durable, and since they have a lifetime guarantee, you're set if anything goes wrong. (Okay - I'll stop sounding like a consultant now... )

Anyway - that's why the edges are on the pages - does make it a pain to trim the edges off 12x12 paper that isn't CM paper, but once you get used to doing that, it's a piece of cake!!

Glad you all are loving this thread - I am too!! I LOVE seeing everyone's pages... wish I had more time right now to be scrapping... things are a bit crazy around here.

Bring on the pages, everyone!!

[Disney Doll]

What a great thread! All the albums that have been shared are great! I've definately got some ideas from looking at what others have done. So far I've scrapped my wedding album, 2 Disney albums, one album of kid pics, and an album of old family photos. Now I'm playing catch up. I have so many pictures that are waiting to be scrapped. I may never be caught up.

[Dsnygirl]

You guys make me want to scrap all day and not get anything else done!! I think we might need to ask Carol for a scrapping smilie!!

Boy do I know THAT feeling!! I think a scrapping smilie would be a GREAT idea!! Talk about combining two addictions...

[MsMin]

Okay I did it!! I photographed my scrapbook to share. My camera battery ran out on the last shot (story of my life) So there are only 59 pics but the 60th is more of the same of the 75 mickey statues.
As you can see I tend to rush it b/c my pics aren't always cut straight. I should invest in a cutter.
Here's the link: http://family.webshots.com/photo/256...83799695YfumKn

[Dsnygirl]

Okay I did it!! I photographed my scrapbook to share. My camera battery ran out on the last shot (story of my life) So there are only 59 pics but the 60th is more of the same of the 75 mickey statues.
As you can see I tend to rush it b/c my pics aren't always cut straight. I should invest in a cutter.
Here's the link: http://family.webshots.com/photo/256...83799695YfumKn

Beth, your album is great!!! I love all the pictures you're able to get on one page... that's my kind of scrapping. Your Christmas pictures make me want to go there in Dec so much.... Thanks for sharing your album!!