"The Men in My Life" mini album challenge

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Join Marcee Duggar and Stacey Jewell Stahl in creating a special album about a man or the men in your life. We are showcasing our first joint project, our Shabby Treasures mini album (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=2180) in this challenge and will have fun stuff for you along the way.

There are 13 png files in this mini, including a cover page, and the challenge for you is to find your favorite photos and do some meaningful journaling in a memory book about a special man or men in your life.

We will have gifts for you every two weeks if you attend our 30-minute chats on Tuesday night at 8:30 pm EST right before the Mission Possible Chat. And participating in this challenge gets you entry into the BIG mini album challenge going on at DSP through the end of May with bi-weekly drawings and a BIG $20 prize for the member with the most completed albums.

HERE'S A LINK TO THE FIRST FREEBIE PLOPPER: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83007&cat=744
Post your layout the mini album gallery by March 28 and I'll PM you a link to it. You must use our Shabby Treasures mini album or page kit(s) to receive the freebie.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

btw- the chats are going to start on March 14 at 8:30.

[~sarah~]

Do we have to attend the chats to be elligable for the challenges and prizes 8. 30 EST is a bit of a time challenge for myself and probably a few others.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

No, you do not have to attend the chats to get the goodies . . . We'll figure out ways for you to participate, Sarah!

[~sarah~]

Oh thats so nice of you Stacey thank you i love a good challenge i was so disappointmented when i couldn't make the mission possible chats.

[canay]

Sounds like fun Stacey. I will be able to start participating on April 1st. I am finishing up with tax season then it is off to Hawaii for two weeks. We will be back at the end of March!

[Sandersmr]

When is the Men in My Life Challenge album due? With the others May 31?

Why I'm asking is I'm working on a different one that I want finished by 3/15.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Maggie, it will go through the end of May too. Thanks for asking.

[shajones]

Here is the first few pages of my mini 'The Man In My Life'
Here:http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2026
So where do we post when we're done? Is there a special gallery?

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Don't forget the chat is tomorrow! :) (I write this knowing that I'M the one most likely to forget!)

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Thanks to everyone who attended our first chat!

Frachioni and Ms M won the attendence prizes, but be on the lookout for your name randomly being selected for posting to the gallery. The freebie plopper is now in the gallery, and the link to the image is in the first posting in this thread.

[tls555]

Oh my, I didn't even see this until today. I have the Shabby Treasures Mini Album and both page kits on my wish list and got the Shabby Treasures 2 kit with my coupon from NKOTB 3. Guess I will have to break down and get the Mini Kit because now I really NEED it to enter this challenge. And the bonus of getting some serious scrapping done. I like the different challenges because the motivation is very helpful. Beautiful kits; can't wait to get started!

Well, I didn't mean break down and get the kit like I didn't want to get it. Just trying find justification for having so many kits already that I need to work with. But, I know I will be putting this one to good use right away. ;)

[ChiChi]

Here are two completed pages for the "Men in my Life" challenge. They go together; that's why I'm posting them both. I have a few other pages completed and will get them up in a couple of days. This is a wonderful kit and it's perfect for all the old photos of my father. Thanks Stacey and Marcee!

Cadet Robert Fuller Conner (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83507&cat=1915)

Flight School Recommendation (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83506&cat=1915)

[Hattitudes]

Here is my first lo for "The Man in my Life" mini album. Dad passed away two years ago from lung cancer. We were very lucky to have him at all our weddings.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83511&cat=500&ppuser=41592

[Judyy]

Is it too late to get in on this? I'm digging all the layouts you guys are posting and LOVE the whole mini-album concept.

One more question: is my male chocolate lab fair game to include as one of the "men" in my life? :D

[Hattitudes]

Hi Judyy:
The mini album just started this week so I'd say you have lots of time. You may use Shabby Treasures Kit one and two, and/or Shabby Treasures mini album. Just post your layout and join the chats. I think this is the proper advice, cheers,

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Judy, JUMP IN ANY TIME!!! And of course Cocoa is PERFECT for this mini! :)

Marcee and I are pretty laid back for this challenge. Whether you come to the chat or not, you'll get the bi-weekly bonus. :)

[Hattitudes]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83663&page=0

Here is page another page of my mini-album dedicated to my Father.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

btw - I will PM you the link to the bonus plopper at the end of each two-week period. It's easiest for me to do it all at one time.

LOOKIN' GOOD, GIRLS!!! LOVE THIS PAGES!!

[ChiChi]

Here are two more pages for my album!

Daddy and Me 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83732&cat=1915)

Daddy and Me 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83733&cat=1915)

[ballykissangel]

Oh Stacey, you're not going to believe what I did! I was looking to the description of what the challenge was about...the man or men in your life. Notice I totally blocked the album name. I remembered you saying there was a matching kit. So idiot that I am, I go to the store look for boy albums and buy the Boy Brand kit and album. How I managed that I don't know. It was the only one I saw besides yours and I knew Marcee was in this! I feel like a total fool. LOL. So I'm in the store now buying the right album and kits, because it's by both of you not one of you and my short term memory is having problems at the moment....there goes the DSP budget. I told you I can't walk and chew gum at the same time. Oh boy, what a bean brain! Arrrgghhh. Does anybody else do this stuff or is it just me?

[loonyhiker]

Here are two of my pages:

My Dad p. 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83933&page=0)

My Dad p. 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83935&cat=1915)

[tls555]

Here is my first completed page for the challenge. Love these kits!

Whoops! I messed up and deleted everything while trying to update my layout. Here is the updated url:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84013&cat=1915

Thank you Terrie for the helpful comments!

[flrebareba]

Bally I do all the time. I cant figure out how to resize.. had to to a tutorial for it again. o my gosh.. DUMB

Thanks for the chat. I really had fun. This is my 1st page.
My Love
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84032&cat=2071

[Hattitudes]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84231&page=0
Here is another page of my mini album, hope it stays organized here, 'cuz it seems to be all over in my gallery, lol

[Hattitudes]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84252&page=0

Simple but elegant, very nice kit pieces to work with, but I really need to get the other parts, Wish my VISA would hurry up and get here,

[tls555]

Been a little busy but finally got these done.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84388&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84387&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84385&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84385&cat=1915

I really really love the album and the page kits!
I am also going to use the album kit to make a Family in the Military album for my brother. Can't wait to start it, but going to finish this one first.

[tls555]

Two more down and three to go!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84772&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84773&cat=1915

[tls555]

Wow, not sure if I'm posting links in the right place. I can't believe a whole lot more people aren't doing this album challenge. It is such a beautiful kit to work with. I know I am going to have to print out 4 or 5 copies of this album.
Here's one more page; just a couple to go on this album and then I need to start the Military one for my brother, same kit.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84899&cat=500&ppuser=14787

[ChiChi]

Here are a few more pages of my album:

Conner Family Portrait (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85073&cat=1915)

Senior (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85072&cat=1915)

Batter Up! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85071&cat=1915)

Brrr! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85070&cat=1915)

First Car? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85069&cat=1915)

Fly Boy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85068&cat=1915)

[clepatb]

Here are the first three pages of my "Men In My Life" mini album. Boy, this is fun!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85148
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85149
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85150

[vanillalatte]

I read the rules a few times just to be sure, but I think you said it was OK to use the kit and not the mini. So here's my first page of one of "The Men in My Life":

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85199&cat=1915

[tls555]

There are some truly beautiful albums being created out there! I am really enjoying the process. I have one more page to complete to finish this album. Here are the ones I just completed:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85259&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85258&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85257&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85256&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85255&cat=1915

[vanillalatte]

Part two of my LO for my little brother is finished:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85283&cat=500&ppuser=31330

[lvg4him]

Hope I am not too late for the freebie!! I went into pre-term labor (they thankfully were able to stop it, so no baby yet - he needs a few more weeks to grow in there!!) (Also, did I miss any chats for the MIL album?)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85493&cat=1915

[Sandersmr]

My gosh!!! I hope they can keep you out of labor for another couple of weeks. Are you on bed rest? If so, I hope you have a laptop.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Hope I am not too late for the freebie!! I went into pre-term labor (they thankfully were able to stop it, so no baby yet - he needs a few more weeks to grow in there!!) (Also, did I miss any chats for the MIL album?)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85493&cat=1915


Marcee and I have another chat tomorrow. She's made a plopper as a freebie. I'll be PMing everyone who has done a layout(s) in the first two weeks with the plopper I made.

We are going to talk about engraving the glass and metals in the mini album for realism. And of course, we'll chat about the journaling! :)

Keep safe, Paula! I'm so glad you are doing great!

[lvg4him]

I WISH I had a laptop. Waiting for the prices of the new Mac laptops (with Intel proccessor chip) to go down in price (so prolly next birthday/Christmas 2007).

I am not on bedrest, though I was told to take it easy. LOL!

LOTS of tests these past weeks (pre-eclampsia, kidney stones, liver function, length of cervix, gallbladder, etc. etc.). Everything came out negative but the STRESS of thinking anything was wrong was enough to put me into pre-term labor. Today is my first "normal" day since this whole episode began. Just thankful that little baby has some more time to grow in there (and I have more time to prepare!!).

Thanks for asking.

BTW - those layouts in the gallery are FABULOUS! I am getting some great ideas for other pages (and might even have to redo this one)!!

[clepatb]

We are going to talk about engraving the glass and metals in the mini album for realism. And of course, we'll chat about the journaling! :)

I am so happy to hear this. I've been using an engraved metal style (I think I got it from DSP), but I haven't been very happy with how it looks. Don't know quite what I might be doing wrong. Anyway, I'm sure this chat will be great! Looking forward to it!

[ErinBoBerin]

I want to jump in! I downloaded the kit a couple of weeks ago with the intention of making a mini album with all my dh's pictures from when he was a kid for his birthday in May. I was hoping to talk his mother into doing the journaling for me, so will this still count for the challenge? When do I need to have the first page posted by?

[clepatb]

I want to jump in! I downloaded the kit a couple of weeks ago with the intention of making a mini album with all my dh's pictures from when he was a kid for his birthday in May. I was hoping to talk his mother into doing the journaling for me, so will this still count for the challenge? When do I need to have the first page posted by?

What a fun idea for a birthday present! I'm sure he'll love it.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

I want to jump in! I downloaded the kit a couple of weeks ago with the intention of making a mini album with all my dh's pictures from when he was a kid for his birthday in May. I was hoping to talk his mother into doing the journaling for me, so will this still count for the challenge? When do I need to have the first page posted by?If you post something - anything - but 8:30 tonight I'll send you a PM with the link to the freebie. :) Yes, it will count for the challenge! Sounds wonderful!

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

I just PMd everyone who had a layout in the Mini Album gallery using the mini or kits with the link to the first posting bonus. I also just uploaded an image to the Online Freebie Gallery of the plopper that Marcee made for the next bi-weekly posting bonus. You'll have til April 11 to post a layout to the Mini Album Gallery to receive her plopper.

AND . . . in case you posted to a personal album and not the Mini Album Gallery, would you please PM me and I'll send you the link to the first posting bonus.

[lvg4him]

Hope you remember to resend the PM link. :) I am still waiting on that cute top ten freebie!

Until then, here is my next bi-weekly post for the next freebie! I was so encouraged by the idea to do an album of through our years for my hubby for our 10 yr wedding anniversary. Here is our wedding picture - when it all began. PLEASE give some hints about what to do with the picture. I erased the background, but want something nice to do for the picture.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85714&cat=1915

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

I just resent the links. Let me know if you didn't get a PM from me please. :)

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Here's tonight's chat transcript:

*** (2006-3-28 20:27:53):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , stacey jewell stahl !
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:27:58):
STACEY!!!
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:28:1):
hi Stacey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:28:1):
LOL
*** (2006-3-28 20:28:2):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , tls555 !
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:28:4):
hi stacey
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:28:4):
hello, dear friends!!!
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:28:7):
hi Stacey
*** (2006-3-28 20:28:17):moderator quit the room
loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:28:19):
hi stacey
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:34:23):
let me get the link for you
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:34:29):
My DH has had several.
loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:34:34):
hmm swollen face maybe....scrappin opportunity?
*** (2006-3-28 20:34:38):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , bayonne !
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:34:51):
<a href='http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85689&cat=500&ppuser=7454' target='_blank'><U>http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85689&cat=500&ppuser=7454</U></a>
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:34:52):
bi -weekly challenge?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:35:5):
every two weeks we give you another gift for posting to the gallery
*** (2006-3-28 20:35:8):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , hattitudes !
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:35:11):
beautiful!
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:35:14):
looney - LOL!!!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:35:16):
using the mini album or the kit(s)
yvspeck says to (2006-3-28 20:35:20):
Lovely
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:35:23):
hello, Randy!
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:35:39):
I guess I better get busy
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:35:45):
this week I wanted to talk about engraving the glass and pewter in the kits
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:35:45):
I WANNA KNOW HOW TO DO THAT PICTURE!!
hattitudes says to (2006-3-28 20:35:47):
It's not Randy, it's Darlene, it is Randy's email, but great for remembering
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:35:48):
so was there one for this past week?
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:35:53):
I missed posting this last time
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:35:59):
LOL - - - sorry, Darlene!!!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:36:4):
oy vay!
wolfsub says to (2006-3-28 20:36:6):
screen froze up....what did I miss?
*** (2006-3-28 20:36:6):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , clepatb !
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:36:16):
not likin' chris's song
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:36:17):
my screen keeps freezing up too
clepatb says to (2006-3-28 20:36:21):
is the the Men in My Life mini album chat?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:36:25):
we are going to talk about how to engrave the glass and pewter
*** (2006-3-28 20:36:26):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , moderator !
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:36:28):
yes it is!
*** (2006-3-28 20:36:33):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , pjsathome !
*** (2006-3-28 20:36:34):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , tiflyn !
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:36:34):
Not a fan of the song, but he kicked it.
clepatb says to (2006-3-28 20:36:35):
ok - brb
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:36:37):
cool
*** (2006-3-28 20:36:38):clepatb quit the room
*** (2006-3-28 20:36:44):moderator quit the room
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:36:49):
SO, I am going to have to go back and re-etch the layouts I have done and do it right. LOL
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:37:6):
Marcee uses a bevel for her engraving
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:37:11):
but I use drop shadows
*** (2006-3-28 20:37:12):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , Marilyn's Mommy !
*** (2006-3-28 20:37:14):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , clepatb !
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:37:15):
Eady to learn something new
*** (2006-3-28 20:37:16):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , moderator !
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:37:19):
Is this a full moon night or something?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:37:25):
yes, Laura Lou
tls555 says to (2006-3-28 20:37:26):
I like the bevel too
*** (2006-3-28 20:37:27):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , Karen B !
clepatb says to (2006-3-28 20:37:28):
ok - i'm back
*** (2006-3-28 20:37:31):jljljones quit the room
Karen B says to (2006-3-28 20:37:32):
hi
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:38:3):
Is someone's little kid still up?
yvspeck says to (2006-3-28 20:38:5):
Does this happen often?
stacey jewell stahl says to moderator (2006-3-28 20:38:10):
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:39:4):
wolfsub - well this chat is about the Man In My Life mini album challnge
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:39:9):
Bayonne, we have a party crasher.
bayonne says to (2006-3-28 20:39:19):
ohhhh
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:39:26):
wolfsub, so we talk about that. there aer other chats to talk about other things llike scraplifting, etc.
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:40:5):
ok
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:40:7):
Oh yes, I forgot that ignore button. :)
wolfsub says to (2006-3-28 20:40:9):
lvg4him, are there specific challenges for this one?
*** (2006-3-28 20:40:17):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , Samara !
*** (2006-3-28 20:40:23):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , margie !
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:40:28):
Congrats Samara
loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:40:38):
Hi Samara and Margie!
*** (2006-3-28 20:40:49):margie quit the room
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:40:53):
Hi Margie
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:41:11):
Samara, I heard throught the grapevine! Congratulations.
*** (2006-3-28 20:41:29):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , margie !
Samara says to (2006-3-28 20:41:46):
THANKS!!!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:41:51):
ok
margie says to (2006-3-28 20:41:54):
hello
Samara says to (2006-3-28 20:41:55):
I'm sooo happy!
margie says to (2006-3-28 20:41:58):
should be all set now
wolfsub says to (2006-3-28 20:42:1):
who are we ignoring?
*** (2006-3-28 20:42:7):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , richmaster !
*** (2006-3-28 20:42:12):margie quit the room
Karen B says to (2006-3-28 20:42:16):
samara, a mini album on a man in your life -- this is the perfect chat for an album on your grandpa
*** (2006-3-28 20:42:17):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , brkforcoffee !
*** (2006-3-28 20:42:22):richmaster lost connection, left the room
loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:42:22):
i'm trying to ignore hubby! lol
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:42:23):
OK, so etching with dropshadows, do you drop the shadows the opposite direction as the rest of your shadows, Stacey?
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:42:27):
wolfsub, just to do a page bi-weekly ... mostly working on journaling
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:42:27):
about a man in your life (son, dad, brother, etc.
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:42:27):
ok, my screen is frozen AGAIN!
Karen B says to (2006-3-28 20:42:35):
block richmaster also everyone
Karen B says to (2006-3-28 20:42:40):
that's another troll
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:42:41):
loony - just click the ignore button ! LOL
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:42:44):
I often wished there was an ignore button for my kids when they were teens.
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:42:50):
to engrave the metal or glass . . . . I like to use a drop shadow . . . If I'm using black letters I use a 100% opaque 0 blur white shadow
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:42:50):
prolly the same person
wolfsub says to (2006-3-28 20:42:55):
lol, lauraloub
Karen B says to (2006-3-28 20:42:59):
yup
Samara says to (2006-3-28 20:43:0):
i need an ignore button too
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:43:4):
and then I also apply one the opposite direction
Karen B says to (2006-3-28 20:43:10):
a white shadow? neat idea!
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:43:13):
Ah! White shadow.
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:43:22):
Why didn't I think of that! :D
Marilyn's Mommy says to (2006-3-28 20:43:25):
I'm gonna have to try that!
loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:43:27):
sounds kewl
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:43:30):
you can also use a bevel, but I like the look of the white shadow
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:43:32):
stacey - do you think you can put this in the forum later?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:43:36):
SURE!!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:43:42):
on the cover page of the min
wolfsub says to (2006-3-28 20:43:43):
ok so we are doing a layout about the special man in our lives.. Anyway we want to? I mean no specifics on how or what we are using?
bayonne says to (2006-3-28 20:43:45):
is there an example I can take a look at on someones LO
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:43:48):
you'll see it
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:43:50):
brb with a link
tiflyn says to (2006-3-28 20:43:52):
yes, i missed that too - about the drop shadow
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:43:53):
I was playing around with different effects, but didn't try that. Col!
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:43:55):
so you have to convert to raster first?
Karen B says to (2006-3-28 20:43:59):
stace, i have to fix dinner, going into lurker mode, but i'm here with you in spirit pressing ignore as needed!
*** (2006-3-28 20:44:1):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , margie !
hattitudes says to (2006-3-28 20:44:7):
What program do you use Stacey?
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:44:10):
wb Margie
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:44:11):
i used a font called embossed
Samara says to (2006-3-28 20:44:23):
margie, margie, she's our WOMAN!
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:44:31):
wolfsub, well to get the freebies, you have to use the kit Shabby Treasures that Stacey and Marcee created together
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:44:32):
Yeah, I've used that font, too, chichi, but this way you can use any font.
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:44:42):
so we are still using the shabby treasures or not?
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:44:44):
I played around with the embossing style, but will have to try this.
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:44:46):
look - margie gets a RED name
Marilyn's Mommy says to (2006-3-28 20:44:58):
she must be special
margie says to (2006-3-28 20:44:58):
ah, i'm usually in trouble, that's why
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:45:1):
LOL
margie says to (2006-3-28 20:45:6):
holler anytime you get an idiot
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:45:6):
LOL
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:45:6):
i tried the embossing style, but wasn't real happy with how it turned out
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:45:7):
LOL
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:45:9):
<a href='http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85258&cat=1915' target='_blank'><U>http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85258&cat=1915</U></a>
margie says to (2006-3-28 20:45:11):
sorry for the trouble!!!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:45:16):
this page has the word FAMILY
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:45:19):
engraved that way
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:45:20):
I am. I am reversing some of the pages so certain layouts "match".
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:45:21):
wolfsub, but you don't HAVE to use the kit to be a part of the challnge. =^)
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loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:45:28):
aaaaaaaaaaaa....oooh sorry margie, that was just my hubby! lol only kidding
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:45:39):
did I miss a question or two?
wolfsub says to (2006-3-28 20:45:42):
thanks for the info lvg4him
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:45:46):
I like that
wolfsub says to (2006-3-28 20:45:50):
where do we post and how long do we have?
Samara says to (2006-3-28 20:45:52):
that's awesome!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:45:59):
post in the Mini album gallery
*** (2006-3-28 20:46:2):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , Kokonut's Mom !
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:46:3):
and you have 2 weeks
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:46:6):
JUDY!!
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:46:16):
i missed the beginning of this discussion about doing the carving
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:46:18):
you convert the text to raster first, correct
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:46:19):
In the almost 2 years I have been a member that is only the second problem in here I remember.
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:46:20):
well, for the freebie, you have to post a page within the two week limit
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:46:22):
so you can do the MEN in my life or the MAN in my life
Kokonut's Mom says to (2006-3-28 20:46:24):
HEY! That's me!
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:46:32):
wolfsub - the challenge lasts until May 31 i believe
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:46:33):
Ah, that's very cool, Stacey.
*** (2006-3-28 20:46:35):wolfsub lost connection, left the room
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:46:46):
I am doing the men in my heritage.
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:46:46):
?
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:46:53):
ive been so thrilled with all my dads pictures
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:46:55):
Maggie, I have PSP set to raster automatically when I apply a 3D effect, yes
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:47:15):
so, do we rasterize the text before applying styles?
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:47:16):
OH, OK, I don't have that set
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:47:18):
this effect works on glass too
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:47:23):
yes
the3chickens says to (2006-3-28 20:47:31):
Are we only doing 1 page every 2 weeks? I thought we had to finish all 13 by Mar 28!
yvspeck says to (2006-3-28 20:47:31):
I must have missed the name of the kit we need to use???
*** (2006-3-28 20:47:39):Samara lost connection, left the room
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:47:43):
and do i understand you applied two different types of drop shadows?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:47:45):
OH MY 3chickens!!!
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:47:48):
you have the shadow going in the same direction and in the opposite direction?
the3chickens says to (2006-3-28 20:48:5):
thats why i didn't join in.. couldn't do it :(
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:48:8):
yes, I applied a drop shadow going one way, and then in the opposite
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:48:18):
you can do one every two weeks
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:48:20):
do you duplicate layers to do that?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:48:22):
through the end of May
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:48:29):
I do not duplicate layers
the3chickens says to (2006-3-28 20:48:33):
duh!
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:48:36):
same size?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:48:39):
same size
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:48:46):
And you said 100% Opacity and 0 Blur, right?
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:48:50):
ok - think I've got it
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:48:50):
i guess i don't understand how to apply two different drop shadows in the same layer
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:48:52):
In PSP I use a size 2
tiflyn says to (2006-3-28 20:48:53):
my program (PSE) only lets me apply a drop shadow in one direction at a time. when I change direction it changes for all shadows...
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:48:57):
I dn't think I can do that in PS CS.
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:48:57):
yes, LaDonna
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:49:20):
you do one shadow first, then go back to the text layer and do another shadow
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:49:25):
Right...PS only lets you do the drop in one direction as far as I can see.
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:49:34):
Eye Candy has distance from page, too...would you suggest 0 there, too?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:49:35):
only one ever?
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:49:37):
yes laura - that's what I see, too
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:49:45):
laura - i think you are right - only one
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:49:47):
distance from page? hmmmmm
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:49:57):
I'm not sure, I don't use Eye Candy
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:50:1):
I think you can do drop shadow on a selection within a layer too
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:50:4):
laurloub, my husband has a way of doing it with the emboss feature on PS
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:50:8):
I can play with it but thought I'd ask in case you knew.
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:50:10):
What I did was choose NO shadow direction and that worked.
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:50:13):
ok
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:50:14):
makes it LOOK like it is engraved
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:50:28):
a bevel works too, ladies
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:50:35):
what size drop shadow do you use then laura?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:50:48):
I just prefer the drop shadow method
*** (2006-3-28 20:51:0):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , cosake !
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:51:23):
hello, coscake!
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:51:24):
This is with the "no directon" in PS CS2. &nbsp;<a href='http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83790&cat=2063' target='_blank'><U>http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83790&cat=2063</U></a>
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:51:25):
Sorry to be a pain but other than 'A MAN ' LOL is there any other criteria
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:51:35):
for this weeks challenge
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:51:38):
I have trouble with my bevel tools though, They look embossed, not engraved.
*** (2006-3-28 20:51:49):cosake left this room, entered another room
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:51:57):
LOL!!! No, Sue . . .it's really a journaling challenge because the pages in the mini are full of space to write
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:51:57):
timmy'smum - LOL!!!
yvspeck says to (2006-3-28 20:52:2):
Looks good to me L..
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:52:6):
but . . . if you use the kits
*** (2006-3-28 20:52:8):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , stacey42 !
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:52:13):
you have the freedom to do what you like
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:52:15):
hi Stacey
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:52:18):
Stacey!!!
stacey42 says to (2006-3-28 20:52:20):
hi maggie
stacey42 says to (2006-3-28 20:52:24):
hi stacey
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:52:27):
well hopefully will get some time later in the week
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:52:30):
welcome!
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:52:31):
So we're still OK using the kit and not the mini. :)
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:52:33):
Stacey, I have the pages all in an album in my gallery. Do I need to have them in a different gallery?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:52:36):
yes, you are
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:52:38):
so it is the text we are engraving?
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:52:41):
been very busy
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:52:52):
Oh oh...I a using the mini.
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:53:0):
do we pm Margie for the plopper
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:53:8):
Laura Lou, that's fine . . . PM me and I'll send you the link to the posting bonus. I sent the links to everyone who had a layout in the Mini Album gallery
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:53:10):
no
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:53:10):
That's OK, too, LauraLou.
*** (2006-3-28 20:53:13):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , ms m !
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:53:18):
I'll send you a PM before the next chat
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:53:20):
Margo!!
ms m says to (2006-3-28 20:53:27):
hi
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:53:28):
i didnt get a link
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:53:34):
Oh, did I not post in the right place?
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:53:41):
i didn't get a link yet either
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:53:42):
Kathy, it is the text on the glass and on the pewter tags yes
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:53:49):
when did you send the link?
Kokonut's Mom says to (2006-3-28 20:53:53):
I'm so lost here
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:53:57):
RIGHT before the chat
loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:54:6):
i didn't get the link either
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:54:6):
guess it hasnt come through yet
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:54:7):
kokonut - what do you need?
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:54:7):
minutes before
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:54:10):
hmmm
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:54:10):
I didn't get it.
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:54:18):
can you spell USER ERROR????
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:54:22):
i didn't get one yet either
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:54:24):
LOL!
loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:54:26):
i bet my puter is just slow recieving it
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:54:26):
I'll resend it!!
Kokonut's Mom says to (2006-3-28 20:54:31):
Hmmmm lots of stuff! LOL
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:54:32):
Did you forget to hit Send???
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:54:33):
i did't either
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:54:35):
thanks!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:54:37):
if no one got it, then DUH!!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:54:40):
it's me
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:54:43):
LOL
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:54:46):
LOL, I've done that.
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:54:47):
oh brother
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:54:54):
:)
clepatb says to Marilyn's Mommy (2006-3-28 20:54:55):
me, too
*** (2006-3-28 20:55:5):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , bkyboo !
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:55:6):
have you all enjoyed WRITING in your pages?? he he he
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:55:8):
we love you Mrs. Stacey
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:55:10):
Becky!!!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:55:16):
thank you, Paula!!
bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 20:55:20):
hi!
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:55:20):
im not much of a writer...
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:55:26):
you will be!
clepatb says to kthisted (2006-3-28 20:55:28):
its always a struggle for me
*** (2006-3-28 20:55:28):pjsathome lost connection, left the room
bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 20:55:28):
am a little early for mission possible, sorry
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:55:32):
take DSU 295 Chichi
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:55:33):
yes
Kokonut's Mom says to (2006-3-28 20:55:34):
I guess this chat is a continuation of another one.
clepatb says to kthisted (2006-3-28 20:55:34):
but i'm really putting forth an effort
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:55:40):
its really hard to journal when you dont have anybody to ask about the pictures
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:55:43):
Judy, let me get you a link
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:55:45):
brb
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:55:46):
stacey - I must admit that the reason my text is so large is beacuase I am having difficulty with the journaling part
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:55:51):
Stacey will make a writer out of you guaranteed
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:55:57):
I'll help
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:55:58):
oh yes she will
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:56:0):
brb though
clepatb says to (2006-3-28 20:56:1):
that's for sure
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:56:3):
Yes, Stacey...but I alwasy feel so schmaltzy and mushy writing my journals :)
Kokonut's Mom says to (2006-3-28 20:56:4):
thanks stacy
stacey42 says to (2006-3-28 20:56:8):
I second that!
loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:56:9):
i like getting to write things about my dad. i've never been able to do this before.
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:56:17):
i have a feeling stacey would pull stuff out of me that id prefer to keep inside
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:56:30):
chichi - LOL!!!
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:56:30):

bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 20:56:32):
me too vanilla, like someone reading it will think it's silly or corny
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:56:38):
<a href='http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11659' target='_blank'><U>http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11659</U></a>
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:56:42):
Yep. Exactly Becky
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:56:44):
Judy, there's the link
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:56:47):
i just have difficulty figuring out WHAT to write about
Kokonut's Mom says to (2006-3-28 20:56:49):
ty
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:56:50):
you bet ya chichi I'm the girl who stated straight up I HATE journalling lol
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:56:59):
LOL
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:57:2):
in the few minutes we have left before Mission Possible starts
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:57:4):
stacey took me on as a special challenge
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:57:14):
I have to admit to a tear or two when I journal about my dad or my grandpa.
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:57:15):
I want to tell you that your words will be CHERISHED
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:57:15):
PURPLE!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:57:21):
not thought of as SILLY
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:57:24):
or SAPPY
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:57:26):
The engraving is a GREAT tip!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:57:32):
or FILL IN THE BLANK
bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 20:57:41):

loonyhiker says to (2006-3-28 20:57:42):
corny
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:57:44):
lol! i thought you were going to ask the quwestion for us to win the freebie tonight
tiflyn says to (2006-3-28 20:57:46):
I know our future genorations will be thankful for any journaling we do, the more detials the better the picture we paint. it's not just the pictures themselves, but any story we can attach with it. i know cuz I have nothing really of my family's past...
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:57:50):
all that is what I learned last week as "our inner critic"
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 20:57:51):
My sister emailed me today and said she was sitting at work bawling over my LOs of her kids .
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:57:58):
and we need to IGNORE it!! :)
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:58:1):
ive done some journaling in my album... but some of them i don't even know anything about...
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:58:16):
so . . . be sappy if you want . . . be funny . . . share details
bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 20:58:21):
awww, vanilla, that's sweet!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:58:38):
and I promise that this album will be one of your favorites for the words you've put on the page
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 20:58:46):
so what is the link above
bayonne says to (2006-3-28 20:58:52):
do the details now. I am doing a book for my son for his graduation and frankly can't remember all the little details.
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:58:57):
im going to give my sister a copy for her birthday next month
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:59:0):
My daughter took one of my albums to her school and another teacher said she was surprised I was so "poetic" that I looked so practical.
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:59:6):
it's for Judy to see what the chat/challenge is about
clepatb says to (2006-3-28 20:59:10):
lol laura
bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 20:59:14):
lol laura
yvspeck says to (2006-3-28 20:59:15):
Stacey the link above is it our beginning?
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:59:18):
I'm trying to do an album of my sister for my niece - try going back 40 years
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:59:20):
lol we know different lo yo are soo creative
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 20:59:32):
I am still trying to figure that one out.
timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 20:59:33):
ooh maggie what a challenge
bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 20:59:39):
geez sandersmr, i can't even remember what i ate for breakfast!
chichi says to (2006-3-28 20:59:43):
there arent any pictures of daddy and either of my sisters
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 20:59:47):
OH I JUST THOUGHT OF A GREAT IDEA!! i am doing this for my husband, i think I am going to go through and do one page for each year we have been married!
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 20:59:49):
It's been good for me
*** (2006-3-28 20:59:55):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , threeturn !
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 20:59:59):
oooh Paula!!! what a great idea!!!
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 21:0:0):
good idea Paula
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 21:0:0):
tell me about it i am working on my folks from 60+ year s ago
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timmysmum says to (2006-3-28 21:0:6):
chichi maybe write them a letter
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 21:0:10):
writting about what happened that year and how i appreciated all he did for me that year
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 21:0:16):
How many years, Paula?
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 21:0:17):
Oh, I love that Idea lvg4him!
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 21:0:22):
timmy's mum - THAT IS A GRETA IDEA!
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 21:0:23):
that's a great idea
*** (2006-3-28 21:0:26):loonyhiker lost connection, left the room
bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 21:0:27):
that's a great idea!
*** (2006-3-28 21:0:30):Welcome to DSP Chat Room , loonyhiker !
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 21:0:33):
lauralob - ten years of marriage, 13 years of best friends
chichi says to (2006-3-28 21:0:40):
i asked my sister to give me some of her "daddy thoughts"
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 21:0:46):
Wow, that's great :)
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 21:0:52):
great idea chichi
lauraloub says to (2006-3-28 21:0:52):
That will be wonderful! What a tribute.
kthisted says to (2006-3-28 21:0:53):
grear idea
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 21:0:58):
ok . . . .let's transition to MISSION POSSIBLE . . . .LOL put on your agent hats and let's get ready to do another challenge!
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 21:1:6):
wait stacey!
sandersmr says to (2006-3-28 21:1:9):
woohoo
Marilyn's Mommy says to (2006-3-28 21:1:9):
well, I missed the whole chat I think, someone got hungry!
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 21:1:12):
what about the freebie for tonight??
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 21:1:13):
ok!
chichi says to (2006-3-28 21:1:13):
never done mission possible...
vanillalatte says to (2006-3-28 21:1:16):
Mission Possible theme song....
lvg4him says to (2006-3-28 21:1:17):
purple!!
hattitudes says to (2006-3-28 21:1:19):
My dad sailed pretty much all our life, I'm doing one in memory of him, as he passed away two years ago
bkyboo says to (2006-3-28 21:1:20):
*secret notebook at the ready
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 21:1:24):
that's the link, Paula, that I'll resend
stacey jewell stahl says (2006-3-28 21:1:28):
sorry!

[ChiChi]

Thanks for posting this Stacey! I'm going to try to sort out the PSP instructions and see if I can't do this. I was getting very frustrated and cranky last night. Sorry. Woke up sick this morning :( so that could part of why I was such a grouch last night. Gonna go call the doc now...

[Sandersmr]

Carol - Hope you feel better soon.

[ballykissangel]

I forgot to upload my pages....my brain has left the building! If anyone finds it, please return it to me. Here are the first 6 pages:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85779&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85778
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85777
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85776
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85775
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85774

[clepatb]

I forgot to upload my pages....my brain has left the building! If anyone finds it, please return it to me.

Hehehe, not on your life! If I find it I'm keepin it for spare parts!!

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Thanks for posting this Stacey! I'm going to try to sort out the PSP instructions and see if I can't do this. I was getting very frustrated and cranky last night. Sorry. Woke up sick this morning :( so that could part of why I was such a grouch last night. Gonna go call the doc now...No worries! I remember learning PSP and wanting to uninstall it from my hard drive. You can do it. Post questions here, sweetie. :)

[kthisted]

Question: after all the discusion sand attempts to do the engraving , I am confused . Is the challenge still just to make more pages from the Shabby Treasures mini book on our men or do we need to add engraving elements?

[ChiChi]

I just resent the links. Let me know if you didn't get a PM from me please. :)


Thank you, Stacey!

[shajones]

Thanks Stacey for posting the chat. I couldn't make it...still jet lagged from coming home from trip to NY last weekend and my eyes wouldn't stay open!! I can't wait to try the engraving thing....

[DSanchez]

I know this isn't with the kit that is needed but I just wanted to particpate in the challenge and this was the way I could. CC welcomed, please let me know what I did right or wrong.

The Man of My Life (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85743&cat=500&ppuser=17787)

[tls555]

This is my last page for THIS album. I might have to leave some blank page holders in the albums to add some more as I go along.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85943&cat=1915

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Question: after all the discusion sand attempts to do the engraving , I am confused . Is the challenge still just to make more pages from the Shabby Treasures mini book on our men or do we need to add engraving elements?Kathy, just make more pages. I shared how to engrave in case you didn't know how and you wanted to. :)

[Tink2Zoe]

I never thought to much about mini albums until I participated in one of Stacey's challenges. So I was glad to see this one. I did mine of one of my sons which can be seen here:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2155

Now to wait for another so I can do one on my other son or daughter or grand-daughter......
Karon

[ErinBoBerin]

Well, my mother in law agreed to help me with this project. I am so excited! I have 2 photos from when my dh was a kid at our house, and I touched them up, put them on a page and emailed them to her for some journaling. She is going to go through their family albums and select some pictures she thinks will be the most meaningful and write about them, then ship me the albums. This could be interesting to have 2 people working on an album together, especially when one of them has no clue about scrapping, but it should be fun. I might not be able to post any pages for a little while, but I'm sure you'll see me uploading like crazy by the end of the month

[flrebareba]

here is another page or two for mine.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86007&cat=2071

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85650&cat=2071

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=84032&cat=500&ppuser=39480

thanks this is fun

[sammdc]

ok here is my first 2 pages I would have done more but its taking me so long to work out what photographs I want too use and I keep gettign side tracked looking at all my photographs. One thing is clear how much digital cameras have improved in the almost 9 yrs since I first met my partner our early photos are really terrible quality.

My Radio Man - page 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86148&cat=1915)

Facial Hair- page 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86147&cat=1915)

[Sandersmr]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86076&cat=500&ppuser=17705

This is double-duty layout - it's my Mission Possible layout for this week as well. I'll move it to the Mini-Album gallery when this challenge week is over.

[yvspeck]

I need to come back to this forum when I get more time, read through all the posts and peek at all your layouts so far but was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to bring up to date on this challenge? I think I am understanding I need to purchase the Shabby Treasures kit and mini album to use with this challenge and have bi-weekly to post something from it to receive the bonus? Do I need to catch up? Is it just one layout bi-weekly that has been required? Any info to get me on track with this challenge very appreciated.

[ChiChi]

I have completed some more pages and begging for help on one of them (Title Page). I'm beginning to struggle with the pages that I haven't posted yet. It's really hard, because I don't have anyone to tell me about these pictures, and the journaling areas seem so huge!! :eek:

Birthday Boy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86841&cat=1915)

Fuller (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86842&cat=1915)

Title Page (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86845&cat=1915)

Snowman (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86847&cat=1915)

[shajones]

Ok, here is another few pages in "The men in my life" mini album. I think I will do one dedicated to every man in my life!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86925&cat=2176
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86924&limit=last7

[kthisted]

Here is my page for this week. my DH (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=87155&cat=500&ppuser=35551)

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

I need to come back to this forum when I get more time, read through all the posts and peek at all your layouts so far but was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to bring up to date on this challenge? I think I am understanding I need to purchase the Shabby Treasures kit and mini album to use with this challenge and have bi-weekly to post something from it to receive the bonus? Do I need to catch up? Is it just one layout bi-weekly that has been required? Any info to get me on track with this challenge very appreciated.
Kim, you can purchase any combination of the kit or mini that you like. The only requirement is that you use one of them. The challenge is to complete an album by May 31 and every two weeks Marcee and I give you another 8x8 plopper that coordinates with the kits and mini. You do not need to catch up. Take your time!

[ChiChi]

Here are the remaining pages in my father's memory album. I may add to it later, but for now I'm calling it done. I'll be moving these to my albums in a few days.

At Home in Parkin (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=89122&cat=1915)

Garden Bench (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=89119&cat=1915)

A Quiet Moment (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=89118&cat=1915)

[shajones]

Here is my mini for my son Christopher. I know I'll eventually add more to all the mini albums because there so great and fun to use! But for now I'll limit to a few pages each.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2176

[lvg4him]

Have I missed a chat? I also have not gotten the second freebie for posting during the second set of the two week posting. Did i miss something?

[DSanchez]

I had made and posted one myself but I don't think I did it right and I don't believe I heard from anyone on this thread so just gave up.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

The chat is every other Tuesday . . . and I PM everyone who's posted right before the chat. See you tomorrow night.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

I had made and posted one myself but I don't think I did it right and I don't believe I heard from anyone on this thread so just gave up.I'm sorry I missed your layout. What don't you think you did right? Can you post a link please? Thanks so much.

[clepatb]

I had made and posted one myself but I don't think I did it right and I don't believe I heard from anyone on this thread so just gave up.

Hmmm, I don't think I saw your post. Can you post another link? I usually try to comment on at least one page in someone's mini album - more if I have the time. I really enjoy seeing what people come up with.

[ChiChi]

I had made and posted one myself but I don't think I did it right and I don't believe I heard from anyone on this thread so just gave up.


I didn't see it either. I checked your gallery and didn't see anything that could be it. Don't give up! Post the link and I'm sure you'll hear something.

[DSanchez]

I came to a chat, and asked what were we suppose to be doing. People kept telling me make a layout of the Men In Your Life, but no other directions or info was provided. So I made this one My Husband (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=85743&nocache=1), and waited for some CC before I made one of My Son, the two men in my life, but like I said didn't get any so I just never got around to the other one.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Join Marcee Duggar and Stacey Jewell Stahl in creating a special album about a man or the men in your life. We are showcasing our first joint project, our Shabby Treasures mini album (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=2180) in this challenge and will have fun stuff for you along the way.

There are 13 png files in this mini, including a cover page, and the challenge for you is to find your favorite photos and do some meaningful journaling in a memory book about a special man or men in your life.

We will have gifts for you every two weeks if you attend our 30-minute chats on Tuesday night at 8:30 pm EST right before the Mission Possible Chat. And participating in this challenge gets you entry into the BIG mini album challenge going on at DSP through the end of May with bi-weekly drawings and a BIG $20 prize for the member with the most completed albums.

HERE'S A LINK TO THE FIRST FREEBIE PLOPPER: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83007&cat=744
Post your layout the mini album gallery by March 28 and I'll PM you a link to it. You must use our Shabby Treasures mini album or page kit(s) to receive the freebie.

Wolfsub, the very first posting in this thread describes the challenge: to use our Shabby Treasures mini album to create a memory book with substantial journaling about The Men/Man in my Life. Thanks for seeking clarification. You have time to join us, as the challenge doesn't end until the end of May.

[DSanchez]

I had read the first post, had plenty of questions, came to the chat and got nothing from it. The first doesn't say anything about substantial journaling, and now that you mention, what do you consider substantial, it said use the shabby kit in order to get a bonus, I assumed it wasn't necessary since I believe I came in after that time frame so I wanted participate, because I love the idea of doing some layouts of the men in our lives. I still also had other questions that weren't clarified. What do you mean by album, how many sheets or layout constitutes an album, and when you say mini, what does it mean, what size must it be cropped...see where I'm going with this?

I'm not trying to be difficult in anyway, I'm fairly new to digital scrapbooking (well scrapbooking all together) and have only been doing this for less than a year. I so enjoy the challenges and want to learn and do my best so I can continue to learn and participate, but when I am unable to get some answers it makes it very hard to continue.

[lvg4him]

Wolfsub, the chat you joined was a very different one than normal. There was someone on who was acting as a moderator and causing all sorts of trouble. Usually it is NOT like that (in fact in my over a year here, that is the first time it ever happened). I tried to answer as many questions as I could while Stacey and Margie took care of the imposter. But you can ALWAYS ask questions here in the forums and get an answer. :D I do hope you won't give up on the challenge. :) HUGS!

[crazycowgirl]

Oh am I glad I found this, I just assumed that is was for March. I really, really, really wanted to do this challenge but thought I missed it.
Well now I can do it. Yippee.
Have the kit and some pictures, I'm ready to Rock N Roll.....

[DSanchez]

lvg4him, yes, that does ring a bell. Now I think I remember why I left there feeling more confused than when I went in, LOL

Thank you so much for remembering I was there and the craziness of the chat. It definately helps me feel like I'm not totally clueless :)

Wolfsub, the chat you joined was a very different one than normal. There was someone on who was acting as a moderator and causing all sorts of trouble. Usually it is NOT like that (in fact in my over a year here, that is the first time it ever happened). I tried to answer as many questions as I could while Stacey and Margie took care of the imposter. But you can ALWAYS ask questions here in the forums and get an answer. :D I do hope you won't give up on the challenge. :) HUGS!

[clepatb]

Oh yes, I remember that chat, too! It was my first mini album chat as well. I can certainly see where you might have been confused. To participate in the "Men In My Life" mini album challenge you need to create your layouts with either the "Shabby Treasures Mini Album" or you can use one or both of the "Shabby Treasures" page kits. As for substantial journaling, since you haven't been here for very long you may not know that Stacey is the QUEEN of journaling, and she believes very strongly in including meaningful journaling in these albums. I don't mean to speak for her though, and I'm sure she can let you know what she is looking for. You might want to browse through the Mini Album Gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1915) to get an idea of what we have been doing.

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask us. We'll try to help you out! Also, I believe the chat is tonite so hopefully we'll see you there. Now, I'm going to go look at what you posted. :)

[DSanchez]

Ok cool, glad to know that, so till May we will be scrapping with this kit? How many pages make an acceptable album? I do know you can do more if you wish but what's the minimum? Also what sizes are these pages scrapped?

I'll go take a look at the gallery after work today (yup at DSP when I should be working, lol).

[clepatb]

(yup at DSP when I should be working, lol).

Hehehe, yeah - me too!:D

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Wolfsub, I apologize for the confusion at that chat. That was my first experience with a troll and I discovered later that he had been at a chat earlier that day too. He has been banned, however he sneaks back under another user name. It's unfortunate that people get their thrills this way.

The mini album is 8x8 and the number of pages is arbitary. Some people use a page, then mirror it for a two page spread. With a title page and 12 additional pages, this would mean 25 pages total. But everyone has different amounts of photos to scrap and rarely will two of these albums be the same number of pages. And actually, if you do mirror pages, you could put one on the left and one on the right - then reverse it for even more flexibility. Laura Lou has rotated some of the pages too. No worries on the number of pages, I just mention this to let you know the possibilities.

If you look in the mini album gallery, you'll see why I write "substantial journaling." Marcee and I designed each page to have plenty of room to journal. We decided to create this mini as a memory album. I've seen many pages using this mini album that are tender and heartfelt, and this was the goal.

Did I miss any questions? I'm sorry for the confusion - today I'm sporting an ear infection on top of my allergies and 6-day sinus infection - hence I'm not thinking too clearly. But I'll answer what I can. :)

Thanks again.

[flrebareba]

here is another one for me I have been busy and missed the chat.. I think I have 5 done now.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=89622&cat=500&ppuser=39480

I had the others in my albums and then I couldn't put them in the mini album one.
I love what everyone is doing I feel I will redo mine after I take the Journaling class..

[clepatb]

Hmmm, I posted two new pages for my mini album last week, but apparently put them in the wrong gallery. Doh - I hate when I do that. Anyway, here are the links:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86929
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=86930

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

I just PMd everyone with a layout in the Mini Album Gallery that posted using a Shabby Treasures item. Let me know if you didn't get your PM.

See you in a few minutes for the chat!

Blessings,
Stacey

[the3chickens]

As usual, I forgot to post the link here! But I just read the posts above and realised it has to be 8x8. I did 10x8!! Oh, bummer! I'll just post it anyway since I'm here... :(

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=89861&cat=1915

[DSanchez]

Nope I think I got most if not all my questions answered today :)

Thank you so much for putting up with my...."but what about" questions, sometimes the more clarification I can get the more on a rev I am to scrap and know I got it right, lol

So sorry to hear you're not doing well. Hope you're feeling better real soon

Dee

Did I miss any questions? I'm sorry for the confusion - today I'm sporting an ear infection on top of my allergies and 6-day sinus infection - hence I'm not thinking too clearly. But I'll answer what I can. :)

Thanks again.

[Sandersmr]

3Chickens - I think the 8x8 is only if you use the Mini-Album kit as that's the size of those pages. However, even using the mini-album, you could add a 2" extension to one side and get your 8X10.

Normally, I scrap 8x10 as well, but for the mini-albums, I like the smaller size - they are very handy to hold when printed out.

[crazycowgirl]

Here is my first page.
CC is completely welcome on this project. I hope you like it.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=89936&cat=1915

[Sandersmr]

BTW - I have created another double-duty page. I did it for the Mission Possible as well, and is in that gallery until after next week's chat - then I will move it to the mini-album gallery:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=89859&cat=500&ppuser=17705

[crazycowgirl]

Here is my second page of my dad and mom when they were young.
TFL
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90207&cat=1915

[cybergram]

Here is my first page, will be doing more for sure. Here is the link:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90241&cat=1915

[Sandersmr]

I created a layout using the Plopper we received for posting in the gallery prior to this week's chat.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90350&cat=1915

[kthisted]

Here are my next 3 pages in my album they are of my nephew (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90535), son-in-law (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90533), and uncle (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90534).

[ErinBoBerin]

I can't wait to get started on this. My mil shipped off the albums a couple of days ago, so they should arrive Monday or Tuesday. Shipping albums is soooo scary. She said she put notes with the pictures she thought would be the most meaningful, so hopefully we can put together a really fun album. I'm also going to get it printed in a hardback book, so I have until the end of the month, then I have to send them off. I'm so excited because I know he's going to love this for his birthday.

[clepatb]

Here are three more pages for mine:

My Kid Brother (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90496)

Grand Dad (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90518)

My Brother, My Friend (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90473)

[clepatb]

Here's another:

Potts Family (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90662)

[dapupsmom]

Thank goodness tax time is almost over! I'll be able to do some scrapbooking again!
I finally got the layouts posted for my brothers and daddy for the Men In My Life mini album. They can be viewed at:

My Big Brother (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=83718&cat=500&ppuser=37155)
Oh Brother! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90320&cat=500&ppuser=37155)
My Brother, My Friend (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90673&cat=500&ppuser=37155)
My Daddy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90674&cat=500&ppuser=37155)

Daddy was a hard, emotional one to do. Sometimes it difficult to put how we feel into words.

All constructive criticsism is welcome. I would like for these layouts to be the best that they can be. Eventually, I want to print out the pages and put them into an album. That way when I get old and forget everything, I'll be able to open the album, read it, and remember what a great life I had, and the wonderful people that were a part of it.

[ChiChi]

Here is another page for my father's memorial album. There isn't any journaling on it yet; I'm waiting for my sister to give me some of her memories. Guess I'll have to remind her again...

Diane and Daddy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=90779&cat=1915)

[the3chickens]

Looks like I missed the deadline to get the plopper :( Stacey, I was wondering if it's ok to scraplift the ploppers??

Maggie, you mentioned extending an 8x8 to get 8x10. May I pls know how to do that? Do you just add in another 2" of some sort of BG? TIA

[sammdc]

I've finished 2 more but havent uploaded them yet hehe I love this challenge

[crazycowgirl]

Here is another page of dad.
Again CC is welcome always.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=91046&cat=1915

[sammdc]

ok this is page 3
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=91068

and this is page 4

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=91069

[crazycowgirl]

Here are pages 4 and 5
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=91257&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=91258&cat=1915

[sammdc]

where are we actually meant to upload them too as i put all mine in my won album I made jsut for these.

[Sandersmr]

3 chickens - that's exactly what you can do. A lot of times when I'm taking an 8x8 or 12x12 sketch and converting to 8x10, I center the sketch and add an inch top and bottom. But if it makes more sense in the scheme of things, you can add 2 inches to either the top or bottom. Ribbons also make great fillers in those areas or you can add a row of elements or more journaling room. There are lots of ways to make the extra area blend in.

Stacey changed the size of an album that she made with her Geometrix (?) mini-album. I think she extended her colorblocking. You might check with her.

[crazycowgirl]

where are we actually meant to upload them too as i put all mine in my won album I made jsut for these.
I think this is where we are supposed to put our pictures for this contest.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=1915
At least that is where I've been seeing most of them posted.

[the3chickens]

Thanks for your reply, Maggie :)

[crazycowgirl]

I just had to pop in and tell you all that I'm having a wonderful time doing my album about my dad. He is so much fun to journal about, guess that is becuase he is a fun guy to begin with.

I also can't help but mention that I love seeing everyone elses pages and getting to know the special men in their lives. This challenge has been my favorite so far by a mile.

Thank you everyone for sharing such wonderful memories or pictures of your men the love you have truely shows in your work.

[LindaSH85]

I finally made two pages. Have had the kit from the start, but hadn't done anything with it. I started with my husband since he is easiest.

http://http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=91743&cat=1915
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=91744&cat=1915

[crazycowgirl]

Do we have to attend the chat on Tuesdays to get the free plopper?

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Tammy, you do not have attend the chat. I PM everyone who's posted to the mini album gallery during the two-week period between chats with the link.

[crazycowgirl]

Got it, thanks for letting me know Stacey.

[ErinBoBerin]

I just got the albums from my MIL the other day and I'm so overwhelmed. I don't even know where to start really. I have tons of pictures, and the notes she left me were not helpful at all. I've scanned in a bunch of pictures and I'm trying to come up with categories like Christmas, playing with friends, birthdays etc. I'm afraid I may have gotten in over my head and I have to have everything to the printer by the end of the month if it's to go into a hard back book!

[clepatb]

By the end of THIS month? My hat's off to you!

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Erin, feel free to post your pages as you do them and ask for ideas if you have little journaling to do. We can help!

[ChiChi]

I have redone the last page I made for this album. Still nothing from my sister so the journaling is still blank. I've tried to improve the photo. I'm also moving the other pages to an album now.

Diane and Daddy, version 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=92526&cat=500&ppuser=20494)

[mandy@netlive]

Here are the first two layouts for my husband - Celebrating a Birthday (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=92174&cat=500&ppuser=3216) & Again Daddy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=92175&cat=500&ppuser=3216) they are all "why I love you" layouts with a "daddy" theme... well thats the plan... because these pages are going into a 6x6 Blank Accordion Book with some paper scrapping elements - a fabric tag, little metal harlequin frame, metal corners and gingham ribbon - to tie it closed... I only have 8 pages worth of space, including the covers. I will also do a conventional 8x8 toploading album with the men in my life - but focusing on this little one first!

[crazycowgirl]

Here is page 6
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=92985&cat=1915

I'm really having a great time looking at these old pictures to find the best ones for his album.


Mandy I'm loving your pages girl and that album sounds like it will be beautiful (or is that handsome?) Please take a picture of the finished project so we can all see it, I'm curious.

[tls555]

I already completed one Men In My Life mini album but had to come back to make one for my DH for Father's Day. I LOVE working with this album.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93098&cat=1915

[the3chickens]

My LO: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93171

[flrebareba]

Here is the next one for mine. It is of my stepdad. I never have used that term before.


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93181&cat=1915

[tls555]

Not a very colorful or perky page, no pictures but it was a huge milestone toward making our family the way it was/is. A good way.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93376&cat=500&ppuser=14787

[Sandersmr]

Forgot to post last night as I added another page - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93277&cat=500&ppuser=17705

I'm enjoying this. And someone suggested recoloring the kit for the Women in My Life. I may do that since although the Dogwood kit is gorgeous - it doesn't really fit the style of the women in my family.

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

I just PMd everyone with the link to the last posting bonus. Please PM me if it didn't go through to you.

I also just posted the new bonus plopper for the next 2 weeks: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93410&cat=744

Marcee made it and I can't wait to use it. :)

[LindaSH85]

Thanks Stacey, the plopper is great. Now I have three more pages up. How many pages make an album? Just kidding. But for the contest, how do you determine the number of albums? Is it by the albums used - i.e. number of separate kits used, or is it by the total number of little albums that we have made. I am not really expecting to have the time to complete a zillion albums, but I was actually reading the original post in this thread and I got curious. Always a dangerous thing, I know. Plus, as I have been working on the pages, I find that there may be three albums in the works just betwee my hubby and two sons. That doesn't even count how many albums one could make of my daughter if there was enough time.

Well, regardless, here are my most recent pages. They feature my son Ethan.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93522&limit=last7

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93519&limit=last7

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93518&limit=last7

[ChiChi]

I need help with this page please!

Diane and Daddy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93584&cat=1915)

[kayestands]

OK, I wish I had been here from the beginning, is it to late to join in? I just Love this kit & challenge. If I can join & complete it, is there anyway I can get the bonus poppers too. In anyway, I'm off to the store. You have put together some a great Kits. Thanks!

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

How many pages make an album? Just kidding. But for the contest, how do you determine the number of albums? Linda, you determine the number of pages in an album and simply post when you have completed one. I trust you!

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

OK, I wish I had been here from the beginning, is it to late to join in? I just Love this kit & challenge. If I can join & complete it, is there anyway I can get the bonus poppers too. In anyway, I'm off to the store. You have put together some a great Kits. Thanks!Kaye, PLEASE join us! I happen to know the chick who sends the links to the bonus ploppers and I bet I can put in a good word for you! :) he he he (it's ME!)

And thanks for the compliments! Marcee and I love our joint venture and will be doing more!

[cybergram]

Hi all, this is fun

Here is another page with my dear Dad
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93710&cat=1915&limit=recent

[cybergram]

Hi again, I found a medal of my fathers, scanned it & have included it in my journalling:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93710&cat=1915&limit=recent

[LindaSH85]

Hi Stacey,

Thanks for the wonderful feedback on my Ethan pages. I was beginning to think I would have to add apicture of my dog or something to get some "cheap" comments. ;-) Hard layouts to make comments on I think as they are not light-hearted.

Thanks for pointing out my fabulous typing. I hadn't noticed the sloppy hanging over stuff. Hard to keep track of everything even when the papers are already in place. Possibly harder this way because you are less aware of the page construction. I know I over-think it sometimes. If I don't repost the page, it is probably because I am working furiously to do "work".

Thanks for trusting me. I must have that "dear in the headlights" look about me, just like my DH. Which reminds me of a story I could add to this/his album. So I won't tell it here.

Everyone else is spot on. This is fun. Bittersweet memories aren't all that bad. Time creates perspective, and hopefully maturity and wisdom follow. And those memories trigger others not so bitter and so much sweeter. And that leads to another page and another page and... And I am having loads of fun like everyone else.

[LindaSH85]

Another page on Ethan. This is a fun one.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93963&cat=1915&limit=recent

[LindaSH85]

And another Hubby page:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94172&cat=1915

[ballykissangel]

5 more pages of my album

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94338&cat=1915&limit=recent

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94337&cat=1915&limit=recent

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94336&cat=1915&limit=recent

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94335&cat=1915&limit=recent

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94334&cat=1915&limit=recent

[cybergram]

I just uploadeD another page for The Men in My Life Mini-Album, this time it is my DH. Here is the link:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94727&cat=1915&limit=recent

Thank you Stacey & Marcee for sharing your wonderful talent with us.

[cybergram]

Gosh, I am on a roll, all kinds of other things I could / should be doing but this is so much fun. Here is another page for The Men in My Life Mini-Album:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=94734&cat=1915&limit=recent

[LindaSH85]

I could be doing lots of stuff as well, but instead, I made a page for my album (albums?).

Here it is:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=95236&cat=1915&limit=recent

[cybergram]

Did another 3 pages for my album, some women this time:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=95442&cat=500&ppuser=7677

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=95443&cat=1915&limit=recent

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=95444&cat=1915&limit=recent

[cybergram]

DH is away & I am just going nuts scrapping, lol. This is a page with DH & our darling grandson.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=95480&cat=1915

[Sandersmr]

I finally got a chance to make another album page for the Man in My Life mini-album challenge:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=95928&cat=500&ppuser=17705

Oh, and this may have the only color photo in the whole album/

[tls555]

Father's Day is coming in June and I may have bitten off more than I can chew. I am making an album for my husband, father-in-law, and son for his first Father's Day. I am also trying to make an album for my daughter-in-law for her first Mother's Day. Also, I have two children with birthday's in June and July and at least one of them is getting an album. As you can see, I am really HOOKED on these mini albums. Stacey and Marcee have done all the work and it makes it so easy to put together a really meaningful gift. Thank you so much!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=96367&cat=1915&limit=recent

[LindaSH85]

Finally, another page:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97596&cat=500&ppuser=23892

If I had the time, I would have rescanned the photo, but I want to get as many pages done as possibe while the mood and inspiration are with me. ;-)

[ChiChi]

I have done my dad/sister page yet again. This looks a little neater, I think.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=97817&cat=500&ppuser=20494

[LindaSH85]

Two more Dan Pages:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=98612&cat=1915&limit=recent

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=98629&limit=last7

You are all going to get tired of me gushing so much.

[byrd10is]

My Link to "Men in My Life" challenge. I will be adding to it. I couldn't figure out how to keep the book in order. The book is being done to honor my brother who was murdered in 1999. He was a really special man to me and everyone who came in contact with him. There is so much of his story yet to tell.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=98836&cat=2463

[cybergram]

Hi, finally remembered to upload these, still enjoying this great challenge, probably would not have the pages I have with out the prod lol

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=98934&nocache=1

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=98933&cat=500&ppuser=7677

[cybergram]

Hi, finally remembered to upload these, still enjoying this great challenge, probably would not have the pages I have with out the prod lol:)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=98934&nocache=1

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=98933&cat=500&ppuser=7677

[byrd10is]

Stacey, I just want you to know that you are the one who inspired me to do this mini album honoring my brother. I e-mailed you a few days ago asking about the bonus page that goes with this kit. You indicated I had to submit a page in the "Men in My Life challenge. Afterwards, I got busy. Thank you so much for getting me out of a scrapbook slump. :-). Thank you too for such a wonderful kit. I still have many pages to add to his book.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=98836&cat=2463

[tls555]

Now trying to beat the Father's Day deadline. This page I flipped for a different look and a better fit for the word art title.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=99767&cat=1915

[ballykissangel]

I forgot to upload these for the same page, two different looks.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=99847&cat=1915&limit=recent

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=99846&nocache=1

[Stacey Jewell Stahl]

Our last chat is tonight and I'll have the final bonus plopper for you too. See you at 8:30 pm EST!

[MarsOlson]

I finished an album for my son about his dog. There are 20 pages plus cover so I'll just give the link to the first page.

Dog Lessons (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=100236&cat=1915)

[txmusicmom]

Working on album with Shabby Treasures

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=100948&cat=1915&limit=recent

[crazycowgirl]

Hi all, I'm still working on my pages and have 2 more finished.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=101308&cat=1915&limit=recent
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=101309&cat=1915&limit=recent

Again Thank you so much for the great pages and the wonderful challenge for without it I might not have gotten this done.