Next Crop - 9 January 2011

Hope you all had a great break and a ready to start a new year of scrapbooking. I'm sure you all have taken lots of photographs over the Christmas and are eager to record the festivities in a scrapbook page, for the first crop of the year we've put together a double page spread that you can include lots of your photographs and I'm also sure (like me) you have lots of Christmas papers that rarely get used so we are going to combine the two and create a great memorable page.

You will need:
2 - 4x6 portrait photo's
1 - 6x8 landscape photo (or approximate size)
1 - 6x4 landscape photo
1 - 3x5 portrait photo (approx)
2 sheets 12x12 plain cardstock
3-4 sheets 12x12 christmas patterned cardstock
3 - 12" pieces of ribbon or rickrack
3-4 brads
Christmas stickers/embellishments
Plain cardstock for journaling and mounting some of the photo's
The usual sticky stuff etc.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 9th. We will be holding the Crop in the back room instead of the hall, we found it warmer, cozy and more sociable, unfortunately there is less space so you may have to share a table.

See you all soon ... Jackie and Chris

Journaling Prompt for December

Well this is the last prompt for this journal. Did you manage to keep up and do an entry every month? Don’t worry if you didn’t you can always catch up. Use your December entry to record your memories of Christmas either this year or of a previous year. What Christmas traditions do you have? What last minute Christmas preparations did you make? What was your best (or worst) Christmas present or what was the most unusual or unexpected?

You could also use this entry to record your New Year Eve traditions. Is your New Year quiet stay at home and see the new year in with family and friends or do you like to party? Looking back did you keep last year’s resolutions? What are your resolutions going to be for the coming year?

For art journals lets add some bright colours, glitter or bling to finish the year on a sparkly note.

Happy New Year

Chris & Jac

Next Crop - 12 December

This will be our last crop before Christmas and Chris has a special project for you all. You will need to bring along some Christmas Paper, giltter, ribbon, christmas embellishments, paint if you want to have a go at making a painted background. All other materials will be provided.

There are two versions of the project one in traditional christmas red, green and gold and the other in winter colours of blue, white and sliver.

I've also been asked to remind you to bring some goodies to eat.

At the AGM it was agreed that people would research suggestions for things to buy for the crop; item, price, supplier, and put their suggestion into a box which we would look at over lunch to decide what equipment to buy for the crop next - so don't forget your list.
See you all on Sunday... Jackie and Chris

Journaling Prompt for November

Winter certainly hit us this month with the deepest snow before Christmas that I can ever remember. I’ve had some great photo opportunities this month so I’m spoilt for choice what I can journal. I snapped some great photos of the Ark Royal as she left the Tyne for the last time and some lovely photos of the snow in the garden and on walks. This month why not do an entry in your journal around either a photo you have taken or a picture that means something to you. If the photo you have is not quite the best quality try using your computer to convert it to black and white, that sometimes adds atmosphere and drama to an otherwise poor photo..

For art journals remember to incorporate some writing. Either cut phrases from a magazine or print something on your computer then stick to your entry. Have a go at including your own handwritten entry, its easier to do than you might think and practice certainly makes perfect.

Chris & Jackie

Next Crop 14th November 2010

For this months project we are going to do some stamping and embossing on our layout, The materials you will need are: 1 piece 12x12 smooth cardstock suitable for stamping onto, 1 piece 4x12 patterned cardstock, 12" piece ribbon, cardstock for photo matt, 4x6 portrait photo, page torn out of a small notebook, large paperclip or staples, large tall flower stamp or similar, embossing powder and lettering for your title.

Don't forget its the AGM which will commence at 12.00, if you have any suggestions for future projects etc please let us know. If you would like to become a Committee Member or would like to help with setting up etc please let Pauline know before the meeting.

See you all soon. Jackie and Chris

Journaling Prompt for October

October turned out to be quite a crafting month for me. Another successful 12 hour crop early in the month followed by a workshop and then a full weekend of crafting. Of course all this meant I ended up buying bits and pieces of new stash to go with the techniques I learned. This month why not do an entry in your journal about something you have learned. Try to incorporate a new crafting technique in your entry.

For art journals try to illustrate your entries by some drawings or doodles. Watercolour pencils or other water soluble colours are good to use to highlight doodles and drawings.

Chris and Jackie

12 Hour Crop Pictures

Thank you to all who attended our 12 Hour Crop and thank you all for the lovely comments and flowers, we are so glad you had a great time. You all did a fantastic job.