New weekly chat - Speed Scraps

[Lauren]

Back in the good old days of digital scrapbooking we regularly ran speed scraps - these were chats where we were given some inspiration and an hour or 2 to scrap a page - no rules - no regulations - you could use what you liked - you could be as adventurous or as simplistic as you liked - you just were guaranteed to get a layout done .............

Some times we chatted AND scrapped at the same time - that was a challenge but it was even MORE fun -
I hanker for those good old days and so Im starting up a weekly Speed Scrap challenge

9pm Tuesdays in the Chat room is now speed scrap time. - Join me and hopefully lots of friends in the chat room for some fun and some inspiration and end up with a layout done in an hour or 2 .

Calendar entry for this event is here - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1434&day=2009-6-10&c=1
and we have our own new gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=7192).

I will post the inspiration here in the forum and in the gallery each week just before the chat .

Hope to see you Tuesdays

[Erica]

Now this sounds like a challenge I should really get into as the the words speed and scrap just don't happen for me but I may just have to give this one a go, who knows I may even end up surprising myself and complete a fabulous LO in an hour :)

[shazzt]

I could certainly do with some speed scrapping. Sounds like it would be a great fit with the journalling ideas that are floating around at the moment too. If you already have the journalling (kid quote or something you just jotted down), the page is almost made!

[happybeingamom]

I love this

Jamie had such a chat two times a month and it was fun!!!

Now I have to remember to be there :lol:

[webfrau]

I'm with Erica - for me speed scrap is an oxymoron. :) I'll give it a go. I never made any of the old speed scraps so it will be a new experience.
So that will be 1pm Wednesdays in NZ right?

[KatyTaylor]

I remember those good old days! In fact, I think I got inspired and scrapped and posted my first layout during a speed scrap! Everyone was so helpful and supportive! I will certainly try to be here for this!!

Katy

[Janet]

Count me in! :) I remember those - I created some of the best pages being on a time limit. Even if I didn't finish, I was headed in a good direction. :tup:

[swatkins56]

Sounds like fun!

[Lauren]

I'm with Erica - for me speed scrap is an oxymoron. :) I'll give it a go. I never made any of the old speed scraps so it will be a new experience.
So that will be 1pm Wednesdays in NZ right?

Yes Julia - 1pm Wednesdays

[lmilgram]

Yeah!!!!! I did some of my favorite pages at speed scraps and miss them so much. Count me in.

[Fulltime RVer]

We are home most evenings now. I'll try to get here.

[evergreen100]

Chatting, scrapping and speed all together is a combination totally foreign to me, but Ill cheer you on from the sidelines if you like:D

[jemtred]

I would love to come BUT still don't have the bandwidth for chat! A speed scrap for those of us who can't chat? - now that would be a challenge.....

[kaybutler@mweb.]

Awww..it'll be 3am for me so more than likely I will be speed snoring !! I'll see you in my dreams though !!

[Kathleen]

Fun idea!

[TracyMHunt]

We did one of these at the Down South Crop. I'm glad to see it here. I really need to dedicate some time to scrapping and like Janet said even if I don't finish in the 2 hours I am well on my way!
Thanks Lauren!

[caraffle]

Sounds great to me, I have the next 3 tuesdays free before summer swim meets take over.

[GrandmaCrys]

This sounds intriguing; and *speed* scrapping is definitely a foreign idea to me! :lol: But if I can remember....sounds like fun!!!

[MarsOlson]

Looking forward to it!

[PQ FRAN]

Very cool!

[MarsOlson]

just checking... wondering how long before chat the info be posted

[Lauren]

Just before - within an hour anyway - because im trying to get a new kit finished!!!!!!!! lolol

[honeymoon]

Must remember this... actually might log in now while I do remember. See you there.

[swatkins56]

Grrr. Best-laid plans messed up by husband. I am stuck at work, where I can chat, but I can't scrap. If I'm still here when it starts. I'll at least join in on the gossip. I'll do the layout when I get home to my other laptop, but maybe not in the timeframe.

[Christine]

yay! so glad I stumbled on this!!! Gonna be fun, fun, fun!!

[Audrey]

I remember those days of speed scraps. I managed to get quite a few pages scrapped that way and actually miss them! The varied inspirations sure helped to trigger some creative juices, which I hope to revive again! :)

[MarsOlson]

Speed Scrap in an hour!

[shazzt]

Almost time !!!

[Fulltime RVer]

9:04. I just moved my "speed" scrap into the correct gallery.

[MarsOlson]

I ran over the 2 hrs cuz of New Member chat in but I finished.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7192/thumbs/speedscrap-getttinggrungy-mo.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=320750&cat=7192)
Love It Live It (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=320750&cat=7192)

[webfrau]

Thanks for running these Lauren, I think it's been the highlight of my week. I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying them and how pleased I am with the end result. Do you think there's a lesson about "overthinking" layouts to be learnt.

[Muma]

Thanks for running these Lauren, I think it's been the highlight of my week. I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying them and how pleased I am with the end result. Do you think there's a lesson about "overthinking" layouts to be learnt.

I so over think my LOs and this is such a nice break to get the instant idea and go with it.

[caraffle]

Thanks Lauren, that was really fun!

[Donut]

I've been wanting to join in with this the past couple of weeks but am usually at work at the time of the chat, and I know I will need to be there and do it then to really try to stay within the time limit! Speed and scrapping are not words normally seen together in my life, and I really want to challenge myself to stop the overthinking as Julia said, and see what happens. After next week I will be home on a Wed so will mark it on my calender and see you there.

[Erica]

yay Pam, I arrived late the first week, darn time zones :) but I really have to push myself too, like you I'm a bit of a snail when it comes to Lo's. Look forward to seeing you next week.

[nafeesa]

Sometimes, when I am inspired I can do a LO in 10-20 minutes.. othertimes it takes me hours and hours. Speed Scraps was so intense for me! Fun to see what people came up with, btu I think it caused me so much stress and worry. I thought I was doing something wrong.

I am hoping to try it again this week and see if I can do better, and calmer LOL

[Lauren]

By the way if anyone sees any great inspiration out there and wants to submit it to be used in speedscraps then please send me a pm with the link and I will be happy to add it to the list of inspiration to be used in future weeks

[Heidi]

I really want to try & make it tonight! I've seen so many wonderful LOs that came out of it!!!

[caraffle]

So, how do I remember to get here on time so I have the full hour to scrap the inspiration? HMMMMMMM maybe I should set an alarm on my cell.

[webfrau]

I hope I'm home in time - I'm taking ds to the orthodontist to have his braces fitted today. Poor kid. This challenge seems to be the only time I make myself sit down and just scrap without distractions.

[Muma]

So, how do I remember to get here on time so I have the full hour to scrap the inspiration? HMMMMMMM maybe I should set an alarm on my cell.

That's what I have done ....... I am so going to do this. Its quite a change to my worry if this is in the right place or does this look good here attitude. Love the free feeling it gives me LOL ... starting to sound like a tree hugger :rofl:

[Lauren]

I was asked to make some flair for speedscrap so I have!!- you can grab it here -
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321594
( link to the file is http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6648/Flair_SpeedScrap.png )

[MarsOlson]

Here is mine for speed scrap 3. I think I was almost last but I got there 20 mins late so maybe I was speedier than I thought. :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7192/thumbs/speedscrap3-how-you-are-loved-mo.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321628)
How You Are Loved (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321628)

[bendipez]

RATS !!!! looks like I missed this....got home around 7;30 (10;30 dsp time) so I missed all the fun....

[Scrapping4Him]

I missed the chat but had to do this! The inspiration piece was perfect for how I wanted to present these photos.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7192/thumbs/Aug08_DET_SDZoo_SplashAnimals.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321659)
Wonderfully Wild (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=321659)

[Janet]

Speed scrap tonight, right? :)

[webfrau]

In 40 minutes by my reckoning. :)

[Lauren]

yes which reminds me to grab a bite of lunch NOW!!!

[Donut]

I CANT BELIEVE IT!!
I'm home, was thinking about this all morning, then totally forgot again until now! Ugh! Next week I'll set an alarm clock! lol!

[MarsOlson]

thanks for doing these chat Lauren!

[doda]

Didn't even know about speed scraps!! Will try to make it next week if it's weekly.

[MarsOlson]

Speed Scrap today!

[nafeesa]

well, since I am confined indoors until my allergies stop attempting to kill me, I willl probably actually make it tonight. From beautiful San Diego!

[Lauren]

Yes speed scrap in an hour and a bit - im not very speedy today though - battling the dreaded lurgy - so I might not manage a layout myself but I shall be there none the less

[Marriedin79]

Thank you for these scraps, Lauren ... I have so much fun!

[kim]

I am bummed I won't be there tonight !! Have fun !! I cannot wait to see what you all come up with!

[lindyroz]

I missed the chat but did the Speed Scrap anyways:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7192/thumbs/Speed_Scrap_Tuesday_Duncan_opt.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323382)
Speed Scrap Tuesday Du... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323382)

Fun, fun, maybe I can hit the chat next week, I remembered too late this week.

[lindyroz]

WTG girls!!! These LO's are all lovely and all so different but close to the inspiration too. Fun Challenge, wish I'd remembered chat in time, but the LO was fun and quick even with Miss Gussie interuptions it took only 35 mins not counting the upload.

[HeatherH]

Well I did one. Not totally happy with it, but I did it. I have a huge problem with feeling the need to tweak every page to death!

[Donut]

Thanks for this Lauren! It was so much fun, even though I didn't get finished in time!
I really tried to go with the first thing I thought of/found instead of searching through the stash, but the control freak part of me still wouldn't quite let go! Practice makes perfect, as they say, and I can't wait to try again next week!!
Here's mine -
Nineteen (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=323421)

[nafeesa]

tonight will be the night!! It's Tuesday are we all ready for another go-round??

[Lauren]

Yes I have the inspiration all chosen

[nafeesa]

Now I'm going to have inspiration nightmares trying to figure out what it is LOL

ok, really, I'm finally going to bed. can't wait till tonight, see ya'll then!

[shazzt]

I am hoping that the kids let me play along - school holidays have their down side...:)

[Donut]

:( We are going to the movies at lunch time tomorrow so I will miss the chat, but I will look out for the inspiration and piece and join in later on.

[Marriedin79]

Can't wait ... this is the highlight of my week ... does my life sound pathetic or what?

[MarsOlson]

I look forward to this crop!

[Lynnie]

no sneak peaks huh :(

[kim]

I hope to make it!! :)

[kim]

I hope to make it!! :)

[kim]

I hope to make it!! :)

[webfrau]

Kim really hopes to make it I guess! :)

Shazz - dump kids in front of TV or video game and tell them to leave you alone for an hour. Works for me. Though mine has gone out with a friend today. :)

[nafeesa]

I guess so! lol Well, I hope to be there. Speed Scraps is love/hate for me. I headache and fret the entire time, but it's such a fun experience once it's over LOL My last 2 LOs i've gotten from it have been really nice for me, I think. I've liked them.

[HeatherH]

I'm gonna give it another try this week. I'm hoping I can let go of my inner control freak and just scrap it!

[cherebus]

I'm trying really hard to remember this week

[kim]

I reallllllyyyy did and believe me ... I felt sulky the whole hour because I couldn't be here playing with you all!! I had some things I had to take care of for my family here and they wouldn't have been happy with me if I disappeared for that hour.

It was that old feeling... everyone is playing and I can't get out to play yet... sigh!!!

I missed you all ... have to look at the gallery, though... I heard rumors that the team is quite impressed with what is being cranked out in less than an hour!!! :)

Kim really hopes to make it I guess! :)

Shazz - dump kids in front of TV or video game and tell them to leave you alone for an hour. Works for me. Though mine has gone out with a friend today. :)

[doda]

Woohoo! :yippee: I made it this week! It was lots of fun and the inspiration piece was great Lauren! The gallery is just full of fun layouts!

(I just gotta learn how to scrap and chat, may have to go out to my little office and turn on 2 computers.)

Hope to see ya'll next week!

[Fulltime RVer]

Rats. I had planned to try speed scrapping again last night but we were sitting outside with our friends on a lovely night and totally forgot. :-(

[MarsOlson]

looking forward to another speed scrap!

[Betsyfru]

I'm here, ready to scrap...wonder what the inspiration will be?

[MarsOlson]

we will know in about 15 minutes. lol. Its always exciting to see what the latest one will be

[kim]

I just sat down to log in and was told that I have to go with the kids to help them pick up their Harry Potter tickets... ARRRRGGGGHHHHHH (I need scrap time!)

[cherebus]

so sad i missed the speedscrap this week. I have a good reason, we're at th beach for a couple days. I really like the inspiration so I may us it anyway.

[nafeesa]

sorry i had to bow out early. But, I did get my final paper done and turned in to class and got to visit with my grandpa who is here from Arizona. I will have LOTS of family here this week, so busy time, but I should get some nice pages out of it. Watch for some later tonight :)

Also, Lauren, I LOVE tonight's inspiration. I think I may use it as a base format for a mini scrapbook. It's so simple but versatile. Thankvyou for hosting this and finding these great inspirations!

[thecharmed01]

I was working and missed it, what was the inspiration?

[nafeesa]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=325117&cat=all&limit=last7

there's the link

[thecharmed01]

Wow, there are some stunning scraps for that.... gosh!!!

[nafeesa]

Speed Scraps in 30 minutes, who's in tonight? woohoo!

[Marriedin79]

I'm waiting ... all ready to go!

[webfrau]

:annoyed::cry: I have to go out after half an hour so I can't play :cry::(

I think perhaps I'll not look at all and then give myself an hour tomorrow morning to do it.

[kim]

Hope you guys have fun tonight! :)

[caraffle]

Well Ladies, its 11:40 DSP time and I have just 'given up' on my speed scrap.............no speed here. I just kept playing and changing things and now I am stilll not happy with the result.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7192/thumbs/Together-Sisters.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=326034&ppuser=43908)
Together - Sisters (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=326034&cat=500&ppuser=43908)
Thanks for looking.

[webfrau]

I said I'd come back and do it and I didn't cheat at all. I haven't even looked at the gallery. Mine is doing double duty for Nicole's challenge at the moment. Here's what I came up with, it meandered away from the inspiration but that's where it started.
I'll go through the gallery tomorrow and comment but now it's time for bed.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/4918/thumbs/SpeedScrapFairest_web.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=326167)
Mirror Mirror... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=326167)

[Lauren]

So the chat room is down but we can still speedscrap - here is your inspiration for the CIJ speedscrap -http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=326617

[webfrau]

I can't play today - stupid school is having a half day so I will be out collecting child. I'll try and do it later though. It's too much fun not to do and where would I be without my weekly layout? :)

[thecharmed01]

what time is the speedscrap today?

[kim]

Have fun everyone!! :)

[Donut]

what time is the speedscrap today?

Its usually 9pm DSP time, so 1pm for us here in NZ! See you there! :)

[thecharmed01]

Oh yeah, baby is asleep YUSS!!
I'm there!!!

[MarsOlson]

I hope the chat is up for Speed Scrap tonight! (also hope I can make it for a change) :)

[Lauren]

Its not looking likely the chat room will be up ( its still in a hundred pieces on the floor) - so we will run the challenge through the forum - I will post the inspiration in the gallery at the normal time and link it here .

[webfrau]

Well there'll be no excuse that the chat room was distraction then! :)

[Lauren]

Chat room is back in working order!!!!- the elves have been busy !!- so I will see you there in just over an hour -

[webfrau]

Clever little elves - better find some lunch first.

[Donut]

I'm home with 45mins to spare! YAY! Just time to hang out the washing and grab a sandwich! ;) I haven't been able to make the past 2 or 3 weeks, and much as I intend to still use the inspiration pieces in my own time, its not happened yet!!

[honeymoon]

Hmm... lunch before the chat that's a good idea.

[lmilgram]

I won't be able to attend the chat tonight, but I'll be looking forward to snagging the inspiration tomorrow morning. Have Fun!

[MarsOlson]

great inspiration piece this week. sorry I missed it. My daughter showed up from out of town right when the challenge was supposed to start...

[caraffle]

Here is mine from last night:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7192/thumbs/Spped-Scrap-Dance.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331918&ppuser=43908)
Speed Scrap 'Dance Any... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=331918&cat=500&ppuser=43908)

[caraffle]

I can't find the thread for this weeks speed scrap, does anyone know where it went?

Here is mine from last night:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7192/thumbs/Fly-Butterfly1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=335410&ppuser=43908)
Fly Butterfly Acacia (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=335410&cat=500&ppuser=43908)

[MarsOlson]

raffie I don't think there is a new thread every week since this is a chat/crop more than a forum challenge.

[Lauren]

Just letting you know that I will be away from home this week ( October 7th) due to my house being pulled apart by the builders so Carole is hosting the speedscrap this week - be kind to her!!!!!

[MarsOlson]

I didn't get home in time for the chat but this looked like a fun fast inspiration to try.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7192/thumbs/BOY-david-oct07-mo.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=338703)
BOY (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=338703)

[webfrau]

Yoohooo Lauuureeen - just checking on times - is speedscraps now 3pm NZ time??

[littlekiwi]

If it is I might fit it in after a bit more studying. One exam down, three to go!

[Lauren]

Yes sure is - id better go and sort out the inspiration

[webfrau]

Well that's a real pity - I'm collecting from school at that time :(

[MarsOlson]

I can't get to chat on Tuesdays lately but I got it done as soon as I got home.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/7192/thumbs/perspective-saltflats-bolivia-mo.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340349)
Perspective (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340349)

[Sammimagoo]

well I keep missing the chat but I loved the inspiration

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/7192/thumbs/2009-03-07-Back-Flip-125.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340361)
Back Flip (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=340361)

[Donut]

I can't make the chats now as Im working again, but really love this inspiration so I want to fit it in sometime!