Chat with Me- Anytime Anywhere

[Memouse]

By the way I passed my last test today and unless something goes wrong.. I start working for Western and Souther Insurance on Monday.

[Ograma]

hello lauren!

[Chellie]

I am in the chatroom but I suppose there is another issue?

[Lauren]

chat room is back up

[moog25]

I do have a bottle of pre-mixed margaritas in the fridge

[Mars]

yes it was http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=5090

I knew that looked so familiar... one of my favourite kits. I really have to reorganize all my LB kits though, it's getting hard to find anything. I ended up putting them by year so the folders would open faster but now I have to try and remember when it was made instead of just opening one big folder to see all the previews.

[paperlady]

By the way I passed my last test today and unless something goes wrong.. I start working for Western and Souther Insurance on Monday.

Congratulations!

[Mars]

sorry... I would if I knew how to do it but I've never even looked so I don't know where to go to check what I could do.

[sandygb]

By the way I passed my last test today and unless something goes wrong.. I start working for Western and Souther Insurance on Monday.

congrats Memouse!!

[Lauren]

Chat room is back up!!!

[LynnT]

By the way I passed my last test today and unless something goes wrong.. I start working for Western and Souther Insurance on Monday.

Congratulations!

[Mars]

what are the "forgotten series"?

i forgot







sorry... needed to be said

[swatkins56]

So we're all headed there?

[Mars]

I'm on my way!

[sammawow]

Wow, I just got to the end of this thread and now off to the Chat Room! :)

[addielee]

I just read the chat from Thursday to see if Bombastic was next...and it is!!! I missed you all while I was at an awards dinner for school.

[Lauren]

I just got a new collection in the store - thought i should show you
http://www.store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/07_SVC_InnovationsandAccolades.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14683)

[LynnT]

oh good, they're together! When I saw them in the store they were separate and I thought, omg... do I have to chose one of them? lol They are nice soft beautiful colors - have to start scanning photos.

[honeymoon]

The new value collection is fabulous Lauren. Love that red cut out paper.

[addielee]

I love 'em!! Guess I need to go shopping tonight.

[happybeingamom]

The new collection is so unique, I love the trimmings and I don't think we have something like that before.

Looking forward to the LO's and thinking what photos would work.

[honeymoon]

The new collection is such fun to play with.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/2610/thumbs/Summer-Swim.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388321&title=summer-swim&cat=2610)
Summer Swim (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388321&title=summer-swim&cat=2610)

Love that cut out paper.

[Cathiemarie]

I love all 4 of these photos in Page 2 but have I made it too busy?

CC's please.

It's a two page spread.

I'm happy with page 1 but feel page 2 might be too much? What do you think?

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/2610/thumbs/Ballet-Folklorico.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388253&title=ballet-folklorico&cat=2610)
Ballet Folklorico (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388253&title=ballet-folklorico&cat=2610)


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/2610/thumbs/Ballet-Folklorico-p2.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388316&title=ballet-folklorico-p2&cat=2610)
Ballet Folklorico P2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388316&title=ballet-folklorico-p2&cat=2610)

[teetopper]

Cathiemarie, it looks like Lauren designed this kit just for your photos! Beautiful layouts :tup:

[Lynnie]

Gorgeous, Cathie, and the second is not too much at all...

[Lynnie]

Hey Lauren! How are things going - long time no chat :)

[Lauren]

Things are fine - well they arent fine they are very wet actually - its raining - been raining since yesterday and no sign of stopping!!- - End of month is a busy time for me doing all the admin stuff that I have to do - want to get to designing but very happy to have got the new collection in the store - Im hoping to get something else in the store before the end of the week too but will have to see how I go with that

[honeymoon]

Very distracted by this new collection.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/2610/thumbs/3-Stitched-Flowers.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388368&title=3-stitched-flowers-card&cat=2610)
3 Stitched Flowers Car... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388368&title=3-stitched-flowers-card&cat=2610)

Really need to get on with my Bombastic value collection layout.

[Lauren]

Thats really cool Fiona !!

[Cathiemarie]

I just couldn't resist doing this LO using todays Chat Bonus, thank you Lauren.

These back grounds are perfect for my Mariachi Festival photos.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/2610/thumbs/baile-folkl_rico.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388432&title=baile-folkorico&cat=2610)
Baile Folkorico (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388432&title=baile-folkorico&cat=2610)

I can't wait till the weekend and the So Cal Laptop Crop - I'm hoping to get a bunch of scrappable photos and play with my new camera some more.

[Lauren]

Those photos are gorgeous Cathie - Love what youve done with them - so bright and full of energy.
If you have time to check out my new gimme a clue - Im working on this kit with a lovely photo I took at some gardens we went to last weekend www.gardens.co.nz/gardenstovisit/gardenpages/StMargarets.htm
I have another lovely photo that i will make a kit based on after this one too - so keep checking

[Cathiemarie]

Those photos are gorgeous Cathie - Love what youve done with them - so bright and full of energy.
If you have time to check out my new gimme a clue - Im working on this kit with a lovely photo I took at some gardens we went to last weekend www.gardens.co.nz/gardenstovisit/gardenpages/StMargarets.htm (http://www.gardens.co.nz/gardenstovisit/gardenpages/StMargarets.htm)
I have another lovely photo that i will make a kit based on after this one too - so keep checking

Thanks for the compliment on my photos Lauren, I take that as a great accolade coming from you. See you taught me good, and I did listen to all that you told me.

I checked out Gimme a clue too Lauren, and yes it's beautiful, we shall go there next time I come to visit. I made a couple of suggestions for elements too. Can't wait to see the next photo too.

Whoa, Here I go again, look I did another LO with Bombastic.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/2610/thumbs/Los-Mariachi.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388477&title=los-mariachi&cat=2610)
Los Mariachi (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=388477&title=los-mariachi&cat=2610)

[Lauren]

YOu are all very quiet!!- Ive been quiet because Ive been working hard and I got the Red White and blue kit done yesterday
https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/a/a446732b342f1d0926553cf54117e75b.image.500x500.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14777)
and today Im working on a new overlay stack

[LynnT]

I turned off my puter after I uploaded my last lo due to storm over the weekend. When I turned it back on... my hard drive went kaput!!! :O I'm on a laptop right now trying to figure out why it's not reading my EHD where all my photos & kits are... possibly because I used it as another drive instead of a backup. I'm going through w/drawals - believe me!

[Lauren]

Eek thats a pain Lynn - It should read the drive no matter how you used it -
Heres a sneak peek of my new overlay stack
http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/07_OS_RaysofSun.jpg

[Cathiemarie]

YOu are all very quiet!!- Ive been quiet because Ive been working hard and I got the Red White and blue kit done yesterday
https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/a/a446732b342f1d0926553cf54117e75b.image.500x500.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14777)
and today Im working on a new overlay stack

I've been quiet cos I've been to a sewing class to learn how to use my new toy - a Serger, it's fab.

And I love the new kit Lauren, now you have to make another one for me called New Zealand Holiday :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Lauren]

Heres 2 examples of my new overlay stack in use
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6096/thumbs/grungeraysauckland.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=389359&title=ray-of-sunseasscape&cat=all)
Seascape (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=389359&title=ray-of-sunseasscape&cat=all)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6096/thumbs/RaysHannah.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=389358&title=ray-of-sungrungy-photo-style&cat=all)
Ray of Light (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=389358&title=ray-of-sungrungy-photo-style&cat=all)

[Betsyfru]

Lauren, that new American Holiday will be in my shopping cart momentarily! I LOVWE it! I am a great fan of the 4th of July! I Love fireworks and parades! Can't wait to use it! Please have it as a challenge kit around the 4th of July, pretty please??

[SilverHealer]

Hi Lauren, hi everyone! Long time no talk!!

Lauren, I LOVE that kit and those amazing overlays. I've got to snag those when I can. So awesome.

I hope you and everyone else are doing well :) Spring seems to have been a pretty busy time for many of us, myself included, and I'm not sure that it's going to slow down during the summer!!

[Lauren]

Lauren, that new American Holiday will be in my shopping cart momentarily! I LOVWE it! I am a great fan of the 4th of July! I Love fireworks and parades! Can't wait to use it! Please have it as a challenge kit around the 4th of July, pretty please??

Might be before that.....

[bendipez]

That new overlay stack looks great!!! Wonder what they look like with a topaz adjust photo??? Guess I better get these and start playing!!!

[Lauren]

well they will go with just about any photo Brenda - each photo tho will have a completely different look depending on layer order and blend mode

[LynnT]

my stupid computer won't let me in the chat room!

[Lauren]

did anyone by chance get the chat history today - I stupidly left the chat room without saving it .. sigh... - I will have to send out the bonuses from memory and thats NOT good...

[Lauren]

oh guess what - when you leave the chat room but leave the chat page open and go back you still can access the history - yay!!

[LynnT]

ohhh goodie... cause I didn't save it ... but at one time I saw 25 people listed.

[paperlady]

Glad you were able to get the chat history. I did save it but it would have been sort of late now since I just caught this post.

[Lauren]

want a sneak peek of a new kit Ive just queued for the store??
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/files/lauren/previews/07_K_SummerDream.jpg

[teetopper]

Ooooo! How gorgeous! Beautiful colors :tup:

[Cathiemarie]

Gorgeous Lauren, and you used your least favourite colour too! Love the floral bg paper.

[Lynnie]

It is absolutely gorgeous!!

[Mars]

just went shopping and saw the pretty new kit... love it!

[moog25]

Dreamy kit Lauren!

[Lauren]

2 new products in the store today -
First a nice bold straight lined version of the Missing Alphabet
https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/0/0da79afa6fb50b3b4f1eef65e54e41ea.image.500x500.jpg (https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_20_221&products_id=14862)
and an overlay stack as requested by Lynnie
https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/b/bd451d54efb35b2a4c6c1212a3675a0f.image.500x500.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14864)

[jmnodwell]

Love the two new alphas, Lauren!!! They are really cool!!!

Anybody having trouble getting into the chat room? It just keeps flashing Connecting...

[jmnodwell]

I finally got in... just had to try it a few times... maybe it's my internet tonight...

[Lauren]

I'll alert the powers in charge to fix the chat room - thanks for letting me Know

[Lauren]

Ok all fixed

[jmnodwell]

Thanks Lauren!

[Lauren]

Remember to check out the new challenge - Featuring you - this week featuring Rays of Sun Overlay Stack - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49620

[Lauren]

Where are you all then ... eating and drinking and celebrating July 4?- Its horrible here - very windy and squally - Im working on a new gimme a clue kit though so remember to check that out and give me ideas for elements.

[moog25]

I love, love love your overlay stacks Lauren. I often use just one of the set when I'm looking for just the right look. I used your 2 newest on my layout this time. Keep them coming!

[Chardonnay]

Did the chat finish early yesterday? I got there just in time (about 1.50 NZ time) but everyone had left!!

[Lauren]

Yes it did Bet - sorry- I had a dentist appointment that I couldnt get at another time so chat finished about quarter to two .

[Lauren]

OH btw the new featuring you is Ruby Red Skies - perfect for sunsets and sunrises but could be used for other topics as well - Id love to see some non sunset themed layouts to feature in my blog

[Jeanrx]

How did you make out at the dentist, Lauren? Hope you won't have to mortgage the house to pay for it!


Jean

Yes it did Bet - sorry- I had a dentist appointment that I couldnt get at another time so chat finished about quarter to two .

[Lauren]

Well it was one of the cheaper dentists vistis Ive had Jean - he xrayed and prodded and tapped and declared he couldnt see anything wrong with the tooth - and that the root canal looked sound. He said the root does go right into my sinuses and he thinks its a sinus issue and not a tooth issue. Thats a lot cheaper ( but not easier) to fix - and its an ongoing issue with me - but Im not convinced that its sinus myself - Ive had tooth pain from sinuses before and this doesnt feel the same - however he said if I still have pain in a week he will prescribe some antibiotics - I think I will probably just go to the doctor on Monday and get some from her because she can prescribe stronger ones than him. - though if it is sinus I suspect its viral and wont really help anyway - however if I do have a small infection at the base of the root that he couldnt see the antibiotics should hopefully fix it - temporarily anyway.....

[Jeanrx]

Whew! That's great, Lauren, although it's not nice to have trouble with your sinuses. Maybe she can give you something to relieve the inflammation.

[Lauren]

I wish i was as convinced as him that its not the tooth. I suspect i shall be back to him before long but i shall hopefully get some antibiotics from the doctor tomorrow.

[Chellie]

Hope all goes well Lauren. Whether it's the tooth or your sinus, both I know are not pleasant to deal with.

I have to have all my wisdom teeth pulled out, well it's recommended. I have not had any issues with pain since earlier this year. My sinus issue is not bad just annoying to deal with. :annoyed:

[bendipez]

Hope all goes well Lauren and the antibiotics help.
Since I had my dental work done no sinus issues!!

[Lauren]

Have you seen the new kit I have in the store
https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/a/a52c938c4aac70c18d621ebe3c372d54.image.500x500.jpg (https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=14970)
Burst of Summer (https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=14970)

Its going to be this weeks gimme more kit because Ive already made the chat and posting bonuses!!

[sandygb]

Love the new kit and already bought it. I am incorrigible. LOL

[Jeanrx]

Bought it & am working on a LO with it right now.

[honeymoon]

Have you seen these in store:

https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/b/b583cb388f2914d8432954ac8b6d0dc2.image.200x200.jpg (https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_23&products_id=15004)

[/URL][URL="https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_23&products_id=15004"]Blenders- Maps (https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_23&products_id=15004)

Will just have to have those for the family history pages... not to mention all those pages from travelling.

[timelord]

Sigh... have tried the Chat room from work, but cant get in ... think it has something to do with our visus softwear. Might just have to start going home for lunch on Fridays

[Chardonnay]

Looking out of the window at heavy snow! Everywhere at least half a foot deep - it looks like a Christmas card. Very unusual for Christchurch.

[timelord]

We have has lots of fun making a snowman and having a snowfight. About to go for a walk soon

[mum2riley]

Its awesome! DP and Riley have been outside building a snowman and having fun :)

And I finally have lots of snow photos to scrap with!

[Lauren]

Funny you should post i was just thinking of you lot down there in the snow! - Remember to take photos .
They have been predicting snow on the hills here but I sorely doubt it- its chilly but its not THAT cold -
It hasnt snowed in auckland since 1930 apparently !!- we havent even had a frost here this winter yet.

[sandygb]

Sounds like you gals are going to be set for scrapping those photos during CIJ!!!

[Lauren]

:(ahh sad - no one chats with me.... -:(- its been 3 weeks of silence.....)

[doda]

I've had my grandson Gabriel, with me all week, his mom and dad went to Washington DC for vacation. He has been quite fun, he is 2 and a half and mostly cooperative. I really am going to miss him, he leaves later tonight. In the meantime, DH has gone on a fishing trip and I will be alone the rest of the weekend. Ahh what to do with all that peace and quiet. but FIRST I must turn off my phone....:p

It's hard for me to believe it has been snowing in your world, when it is 89F in mine at 7:30 pm.

[Lauren]

I wish it was that warm here- Im a hot weather person myself - I tend to get a bit down in the winter - but its a lovely day today - not super warm but Im sitting on my deck reading in the sun in between working - - Im sure that will make me feel much better.
Also we are off out tomorrow to an island off the coast here which Ive always wanted to visit and photograph http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/ - its quite expensive to get to but I got a half price deal on the ferry tickets so we are using them tomorrow.

[doda]

LOL..yes Lauren, I am a warm weather person myself. Everyone has been saying "I can't wait for winter", but I can.

What a wonderful place to visit and to have available to visit. We don't live near anything but zoos, we are rather landlocked. It looks like an amazing photo opportunity, which I know you will take advantage of. I can't wait to see the pix.

And I love to sit outside in the swing and read when it's nice. Or watch the storms, that's pretty calming, too.

Have a great time at Tiri tomorrow!

[Jeanrx]

I absolutely hate winter! I can tolerate it until Christmas, but after that it's so depressing. Everyone's complaining about the heat, but I can tolerate it in A/C haha.

My DD bought some frames & guess who is doing the pictures! She bought one with 12 little circles for Kaitlynn's first year. I finally finished today & she had better like them. Luckily I just organized all my pictures that are on disks, so they weren't too hard to find

Have a great time on your trip, Lauren. Looking forward to more beautiful pictures.

[timelord]

Have a great trip Lauren. I have just come back from Hanmer. Was spectacular with the snow on the mountains and quite a bit still on the sides of the roads. Lovely sitting in the thermal pools looking up to the mountains.
The theme this winter seems to have been SNOW .... unusual for Christchurch!

[Lauren]

I bet she likes the photos Jean!! Michelle hamner is on my to do list .. Maybe next year ... Hope you got some good photos .I took 450 today !!! Most are no good it was dark in the bush and birds move fast but I just about got photos of all the ones I wanted.kokako ( they aren't very good cause I couldn't get a good vantage point) saddlebacks (not great photos either) heaps if bellbirds (after never seeing one before otago I've now seen hundreds!! Kakariki (another first for me) 5 takahe!!of which apparently only 200 exist.( got some good shots) and stitch backs and if course tui galore .

[doda]

Sounds great Lauren, I'll bet you still got some very good photos. I enjoyed looking through the birds listed on their website. I can't wait to see your pix.

I mowed the yard yesterday (Saturday)....not much fun, but job done!

My grandson has gone home, so was kind of lonely, but DH will be back this evening.

Timelord, that sounds awesome, sitting in thermal pools looking up at snow covered mountains!

[teetopper]

:wave: Hi Lauren and everyone:love2: Been a little quiet in here, but, I'm hoping that those who have subscribed will get email updates:tup:

I'm popping in to remind you all that the DET signup deadline is quickly approaching!:eek: You just have a little more time to pop in and sign up:yes: Come on! You know you wanna, who wouldn't want to work with the greatest designers AND get their beautiful materials free!:yahoo::yippee::yahoo:

So, click HERE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50312), get signed up, and be ready to join in the party which begins Sept 1. :wave:

:think:....What are still sitting there for??:eek::yikes::eek: Click the link!:love2:

[Maggie Macpaine]

Snow is a dirty word around our house. My husband plows snow for his landscaping company, so he is out in it and I have to get the girls up and out the door.

[sandygb]

Snow is a dirty word around our house. My husband plows snow for his landscaping company, so he is out in it and I have to get the girls up and out the door.

OMG Maggie, SNOW? Where are you??? I am definitely not ready for that stuff yet here in the northeast US.

[Lauren]

Ive had a fairly productive day but still have so much on my to do list - but I did complete 2 layouts ( speedscrap ) and started 2 kits ( one gimme a clue and one other ) - did my 2 monthly tax return and did some administration work . - but I didnt get a walk in which was on my list for today - darn it... if I wasnt already late starting dinner I would go now

[doda]

I woke to a thunderstorm this morning....so nice :)
Not much on my list today, DH is working out of town, so have some time to myself. I need to scrap a couple of pages though, perhaps after another cup of coffee :D

[Lauren]

I'm going to try and get out today for an hour or so . Fathers day here is next Sunday and I need to pick up some gifts ( not that I have a father but I will be buying for Steve and my FIL.) I got some things off my list yesterday but still a lot to go so I may not get time to get out tho.

[doda]

I got out for a bit today....I didn't plan to, but the power went out. After about an hour of roaming around the house, I went to town, had a French soda and stopped and got some milk. Power was on when I got home. YAY!

[Maggie Macpaine]

OMG Maggie, SNOW? Where are you??? I am definitely not ready for that stuff yet here in the northeast US.

We don't have any yet (thank goodness). It was in the 90s today, and extremely humid. But winters in Illinois can have nasty snows, and having a hubby who has to plow it makes it a dirty word.

[Jeanrx]

Today I took a look at the upcoming B&W filter from Topaz Labs. There are some neat effects in it & I especially liked the selective coloring. This one will certainly be on my wish list.

[Lauren]

Its great!- Ive been beta testing it !

[sandygb]

I got an email about that too, but just got home from the mountains and haven't had a chance to take a look. Thanks for your comments Jean and Lauren.

[Jeanrx]

Lauren - do you know when they are releasing it?

[Lauren]

The chat room is broken again - Im waiting for someone to reset it - till then we can chat here -

[Lauren]

The featured kit for next week will be Takahe https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=15223

[Dani B]

:wave: I am here even if not in the chat room.

[Lauren]

the bonuses for this week will be sent out by Mars so dont be surprised to see a pm from her instead of me - i will be away on Sunday night ( US time) and wont have internet access so Ive asked Mars to send out the pms for me

[Dani B]

where is everybody?

[alamodedesigns]

Very pretty kit, Lauren.

[SilverHealer]

I'm here! :) Love that kit!

[sandygb]

lol. I was chatting to myself in the other thread.....that is titled "we can chat in my chat room"

[Lauren]

Hi Dani - :wave:
Ive requested everyone I know who has the power to reset the chat room to do so but it seems no one is around... :(

[Dani B]

new kit is lovely Lauren

[timelord]

Hi Lauren, Hopefully the weather will be good for your trip next week!

[Lauren]

the forecast is good Michelle - the email air nz sent me said 19C on Tuesday and wednesday

[sandygb]

gotta remember to keep refreshing the screen

[Dani B]

ah ha ! refreshing the screen helps - lol There you are!

[Lauren]

yes its a right pain in the rear Sandy isnt it - chatting in the forum !!-

[sandygb]

Carrie and Steve got a call from their hotel in the Bahamas that their trip was being rescheduled due to the hurricane. They were supposed to leave on Sunday. Now rescheduled to March which is a better time of year for the Carribean. Sandals is paying for their airline change fee.

[timelord]

The computer I am working on is struggling woth this... is so slow

[SilverHealer]

That's good to hear, Sandy. Too bad they have to postpone until March, though! :(

[mcbowersox]

Hello!

[sandygb]

true, but I was really worried about them flying home on 9/11

[mcbowersox]

I keep refreshing and seeing my siggy. I really need to make a new one.

[SilverHealer]

They were scheduled back that day? Yikes! I'm kind of concerned about that day...

Hi Christy!!

[sandygb]

I always turn off siggies and avitars when I am in the mountains, then have to remember to turn them on when I get home

[sandygb]

yws, they were scheduled to fly home on that day

[Lauren]

Carrie and Steve got a call from their hotel in the Bahamas that their trip was being rescheduled due to the hurricane. They were supposed to leave on Sunday. Now rescheduled to March which is a better time of year for the Carribean. Sandals is paying for their airline change fee.

Well that is good that they are paying for thei change. and it would not be good to be there during a hurricane for sure!!

[nekobus]

so sad, and weepy and chatless.

[cherebus]

forum chatting is hard to get used to again

[sandygb]

I thought they were crazy for planning on going this time of year, which is prime hurricane season in the Atlantic

[Lauren]

so sad, and weepy and chatless.

You and me both Neko - why is it always down for MY chat????

[Lauren]

the good news is that im almost done making the posting bonus for takahe already - i have one more element to make - but what would you like for a chat bonus??

[cherebus]

seeing all the signatures reminded me I need to update my flair to 7 years at dsp

[Dani B]

Chatting on my laptop is slooooooow - reminds me of early days of AOL dial up.

[doda]

Carrie and Steve got a call from their hotel in the Bahamas that their trip was being rescheduled due to the hurricane. They were supposed to leave on Sunday. Now rescheduled to March which is a better time of year for the Carribean. Sandals is paying for their airline change fee.

I'm glad they are paying and rescheduling.

true, but I was really worried about them flying home on 9/11

I am flying home on the 11th from Vegas at 11:30 pm ish.

[sandygb]

:think:chat bonus? hmmm

[doda]

I have Takahe, pretty kit Lauren.

[sandygb]

I'm glad they are paying and rescheduling.



I am flying home on the 11th from Vegas at 11:30 pm ish.

So that would be 9/12 east coast time. Vegas is mountain time, right? That would make it 1:30 am on 9/12 on the east coast.

[doda]

Titles! :lol:

[cherebus]

hmm what would i like more of

[doda]

So that would be 9/12 east coast time. Vegas is mountain time, right? That would make it 1:30 am on 9/12 on the east coast.

I don't know, but I suspect Mountain time and that they do DST.

[sandygb]

I am loving your QCs lately

[doda]

Hi Neko...I know you're out there, smock.

Don't forget to refresh!

[cherebus]

i've been playing with mask/grungy type quick click lately

[Dani B]

I never have enough QC - can always use more

[alamodedesigns]

Quick Click

[doda]

I am loving your QCs lately

yes! What sandy said!

And I have to wait 30 seconds between posts!

[cherebus]

that got me everytime with the trivia game mars had

[SilverHealer]

I love quick bits, quick clicks, titles... just about anything but I can't decide! :lol:

[doda]

I'm in the chat room! :yippee::yippee:

[Lauren]

chat room is up
!!

[doda]

yoohoo! Chat room is working for me.

[sandygb]

ooo, gonna try it...

[PK]

Thanks Sandy for the reminder - I'd forgotten aboout chat today (Sorry Lauren) because I'm 600km from home with my parents helping them prepare for their move in 4 weeks

Hope chat has been going well so far.

[Lynnie]

Las Vegas is Pacific Time - I drive there all the time :)

[SilverHealer]

Oh no, I missed the chat coming back up :( Sorry!

[Lauren]

thats ok Mary - will try and remember to send you the chat bonus anyway

[Jeanrx]

Well I just got in DSP now & it's too late. I am ready to scream!

[SilverHealer]

Thanks Lauren... hopefully the chat won't explode next week and we'll all be there from start to finish! :D

[paperlady]

Well I just got in DSP now & it's too late. I am ready to scream!

That's exactly my situation. I first got into DSP at 9:02 EDT but then couldn't get into chat and when I tried to go post in the forum that I couldn't get in, everything cratered. I kept trying for an hour including running tracert where it was confirmed that I couldn't reach DSP. Everything kept timing out.

But glad everything is running ok again now.

[mcbowersox]

Well, I dropped off because DH said he would rub my back. Gotta love that!

[LKB]

Wow you guys got to chat here in the fourm! I couldn't even get on the site until now, even had DH checking on his Mac.:mad:

[SilverHealer]

Nothing beats that, Christy!! I turn into putty if DH rubs my back or my feet! :D

I was having problems with the DSP server earlier as well, but it's been fine for me tonight!

[doda]

Wow you guys got to chat here in the fourm! I couldn't even get on the site until now, even had DH checking on his Mac.:mad:

Oh no LKB! The chat finally came back up about 9:30.

Sorry you couldn't make it. :hug:

[jennilynn10]

Major Bummer - I couldn't get in the chat room or even on the DSP site! So, I missed everything. :cry:

Great new kit Lauren!

[webfrau]

Oh the chat was broken! That explains it. I was at my parents and thought it was their old computer that couldn't cope with loading it. It never occurred to me it was down so I just walked away.
Glad to see Takahe is the next kit - great colours.

[Chardonnay]

Hi everyone.
Just a query ... I have been on the Arts Cow site trying to make my very first photobook ... but I'm really having trouble working out how to do it. Are there any tutorials on how it all works? :doh:

[Lauren]

No i dont think there are any Bet but i migth be able to help a bit - where are you stuck...

[Chardonnay]

Well ... I originally thought that an Album was a Photobook but now I don't think that's right. Is the album just where you put your photos? If so, I'll go ahead and put in all my layouts, then perhaps ask you for more help with positioning them in the Photobook.

[sandygb]

I think the album is just the place where you upload all your photos (or layouts) to. You can then drag those photos/layouts from your album to the photobook you are creating.

[Chardonnay]

Thanks - I've managed to make an Album!
But yesterday I started putting the pics into an photobook and today I can't find that photobook and it looks like I've got to start over again - any idea where I can find it?
And I remember Lauren saying something about making a black border round her layouts for a photobook because of the ‘bleed’ area. But do you make a bigger background to fit the whole bleed area, with your 8 x 8 layout in the middle, or does the entire bleed area have to be 8 x 8 meaning you need to make the layout smaller? And how big does the bleed area have to be?
Is it only me who finds this all a bit confusing? I feel I need someone to show me the whole process!! :o

[Lauren]

Bett I add my black border before i upload the images - I have an action which does it for me if you want it .
To find your previous photo book ( if you saved it on their site) you go to My account and then in the menu down the left hand side choose my saved designs.

[Maggie Macpaine]

Really a black border? Curiousity abounds here. I haven't made my first book yet.....

[Lauren]

The black border is to avoid having the edge of your layout cut off which happens frequently with photo books

[sandygb]

Another tip for photobooks. I usually create 8x8 photobooks, but I always do my layouts at 12x12. As Lauren says, I also use her PS Action which reduces the size of the 12x12 hi-res jpeg, then centers it on a 12x12 black background. Try to keep your journaling text away from the edge of your layout too. When you drag your uploaded 12x12 layouts from your album into the photobook pages, the 12x12 pages will be adjusted to fit perfectly.

[Chardonnay]

Bett I add my black border before i upload the images - I have an action which does it for me if you want it .
To find your previous photo book ( if you saved it on their site) you go to My account and then in the menu down the left hand side choose my saved designs.

Hi Lauren, I'd LOVE your action for making the border. :yes:

[Chardonnay]

Another tip for photobooks. I usually create 8x8 photobooks, but I always do my layouts at 12x12. As Lauren says, I also use her PS Action which reduces the size of the 12x12 hi-res jpeg, then centers it on a 12x12 black background. Try to keep your journaling text away from the edge of your layout too. When you drag your uploaded 12x12 layouts from your album into the photobook pages, the 12x12 pages will be adjusted to fit perfectly.

Sandy, that's another great tip because I was re-sizing my 12 x 12 layouts to 8 x 8 as I didn't realise they would automatically adjust when you put them into the book. Thanks so much. :yippee:

[timelord]

Hi Lauren, could I please have your action too please? You gave me one at the crop but I remember you saying it wasnt the correct one

[Chardonnay]

Hi Timelord - how are you? Seems a long time since our weekend in Auckland!

[SilverHealer]

*Waves to everyone* I know there's no way I can catch up, so I'll just say hi for now! :)

[Lauren]

Here is the action - it has the choice of a quarter or half inch border
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/Blackborder_lauren.zip

[Chardonnay]

Hi Lauren. Thanks so much ... but errr, how do I use it? Do I have to instal it as a style in Elements?

[happybeingamom]

Lauren

Your new collection is beyond gorgeous

https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/bmz_cache/1/1127fb8d7eb31c03473e4c226a010583.image.200x250.jpg (https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_245&products_id=15276)

Creme Anglaise (https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_245&products_id=15276)

I really love it!!

I must find a photo to work with this.

[Maggie Macpaine]

Oooo....That is purty! Of course, I think your realistic elements are simply the best.

[Lauren]

Hi Lauren. Thanks so much ... but errr, how do I use it? Do I have to instal it as a style in Elements?

Sorry Bett I didnt see this till now - Im not sure if it will work in elements - Im not familiar with how actions run in it - maybe someone who uses elements can pipe up

[Lauren]

Ive been making bags via artscow this weekend with their 20% off and free shipping promotion - Ive made 5!!-
at least 2 are gifts but I might have to keep 3 of them. Actually my husband suggested making a few and selling them - I dont know if they would sell though thats the problem.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/bags.jpg
I made the blue and red one for my Sister in law , the black floral clutch for Hannah for christmas - and the other 3 I think i will have to keep for me!! I need a simple clutch with a shoulder strap for evening which is why i made that one - and the 2 patterned handbags - well - they just seem really fun to me - what do you all think?

[moog25]

They're all fabulous! I bet they would sell.

[timelord]

Oh wow... they are amazing!

[mum2riley]

They're awesome!

[PK]

Ive been making bags via artscow this weekend with their 20% off and free shipping promotion - Ive made 5!!-
at least 2 are gifts but I might have to keep 3 of them. Actually my husband suggested making a few and selling them - I dont know if they would sell though thats the problem.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/bags.jpg
I made the blue and red one for my Sister in law , the black floral clutch for Hannah for christmas - and the other 3 I think i will have to keep for me!! I need a simple clutch with a shoulder strap for evening which is why i made that one - and the 2 patterned handbags - well - they just seem really fun to me - what do you all think?


Oh! My! Golly! Gosh!! :tup::tup::tup:
They are so cute!!
You could sell those - yes, I think so.


Now that I have been to artscow and looked at everything - I have my Christmas shopping done, but I can't see anywhere where it says it ships to - or more to the point, where they don't ship to. I guess that means Australia is in?
Look out Credit card - here I come. :D

[Cathiemarie]

I'm certain they would sell Lauren. Take the 5 you've made along to one of those little craft type boutique's we like to play in! and I bet they will snatch your hand off.

By the way I flooded the gallery this morning while everyone was still in bed with all the LO's I did from my New Zealand Trip. Quite a few of them feature you and the family.

[Maggie Macpaine]

I'd seriously consider the black one if I was purse shopping. They look fab!

[Lauren]

I made another one - Im looking forward to seeing them - the first one was shipped today they say so that was fast
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/bluebrownflower.jpg

[webfrau]

I see they've just extended the sale for another 48 hours which is really good for ditherers like me. :)

[Lauren]

I could do with being a little more dithery ..I'll have to force myself not to make some more!!

[Mars]

The bags are fabulous. My favourite is the green and black one but I love the latest one too. What a great idea for gifts.

[teetopper]

Ohh, those are awesome Lauren! I love them all, but I have to say I like the last one best! Gorgeous :D

[Jeanrx]

Love the bags, Lauren! The latest one is just beautiful!

[vwortman]

Do you order these bags as kits and then sew them together or do you have a pattern and pick out your own material? I think they are so beautiful!

[Maggie Macpaine]

I think it is fantastic that you thought about doing them this way.

[sandygb]

Do you order these bags as kits and then sew them together or do you have a pattern and pick out your own material? I think they are so beautiful!

This is the website that Lauren is using to design her custom handbags:

http://www.artscow.com/photo-bags

You can customize the bag with a photo, or just use your papers and elements to create a unique design.

[Chardonnay]

Here is the action - it has the choice of a quarter or half inch border
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/Blackborder_lauren.zip

Hi Lauren or anyone else who makes photobooks ...
What size black border do you use on a 12 x 12 layout?
And if you're going to be making those 12 x 12 layouts into an 8 x 8 book, do you use a different size border?
Lauren, I managed to load your action into Elements but if I try to use it, it closes the programme down! Perhaps it doesn't work right in Elements, or perhaps I've not put it in the right place. I put it into Photo Effects, and it doesn't give me a choice of sizes like you said it did. So I'm just doing the border myself.
By the way, I love the handbags! But I'd better make my first photo book before I do anything else.

[Lauren]

For artscow 1/4 inch each side seems sufficient .

[PQ]

Those bags are SO cute!

[Chardonnay]

Hi Ladies
I've got another Arts Cow photo book question ... when making a layout for the cover, do you just guess how much will be in the bleed area, or is there somewhere which tells you what size to make it? I've looked in their "Help" but can't find anything.
And ditto for the spine - do you put a background on it and if so how wide should it be? :think:

[Maggie Macpaine]

I don't know, but once you figure it all out be sure to post a tutorial for all of us who will come along behind you :)

[Lauren]

There is a template for a cover on the site somewhere - that works really well - you just upload the same image 3 times once for the front once for the spine and once for the back - - the template is here http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=301446

[Lauren]

btw I got most of my bags in the mail already - you can see them here http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=395956&title=artscow-bags&cat=all - they are a lot smaller than you might think and totally not able to be slung over a shoulder except for the largest shoulder bag and even those straps arent super long .
The bucket bags are much smaller than i imagined even though i read the sizes on the site -- they are great sizes for kids tho... - For me I wouldnt go smaller than the shoulder bag size except for evening or if you really didnt want to take much with you and didnt mind holding it with your hand

[Maggie Macpaine]

I don't mind small bags, but I certainly want to be able to carry it on my shoulder. If it goes in my hand I end up setting it down somewhere and then must retrace steps to find it.

[Chardonnay]

I don't know, but once you figure it all out be sure to post a tutorial for all of us who will come along behind you :)

Ha ha ... I'm finding it quite a learning curve!! :lol:

[Mars]

I found it again!... I forgot this thread was down at the bottom. I wanted to invite everyone over to the challenge I'm running to use Lauren's fabulous quick clicks...

Challenge: Quintessential Quick Click Challenge! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50833) :yippee:
Prizes: Free Quick Click for 4 layouts. Prizes for Top Two with the most layouts.
Gallery: Any Gallery - Link layouts in thread with running total.
Deadlines
To win for MOST Layouts: Monday, Oct 17 midnight
To win free Quick Click: Monday, Oct 31 midnight

[happybeingamom]

Lauren


I just used your kit In Cahoots (lifted Mars gorgeous LO) and I am love with this felt look

I was thinking if you can make an element set in this style, squirrels, bunny rabbits etc. I would also love a backpack too.

[moog25]

And monkeys, don't forget monkeys!

[moog25]

I found it again!... I forgot this thread was down at the bottom. I wanted to invite everyone over to the challenge I'm running to use Lauren's fabulous quick clicks...

Challenge: Quintessential Quick Click Challenge! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50833) :yippee:
Prizes: Free Quick Click for 4 layouts. Prizes for Top Two with the most layouts.
Gallery: Any Gallery - Link layouts in thread with running total.
Deadlines
To win for MOST Layouts: Monday, Oct 17 midnight
To win free Quick Click: Monday, Oct 31 midnight

:tup: I certainly own enough of them, I can certainly come up with 4 or more by month's end:tup:

[vwortman]

Lauren...are you planning on giving any classes on the dsp website? I looked but didn't see any available from you unless I read it wrong. I have photoshop elements 4, right now and I know how to get around okay, but I want to know more. I am planning on getting a new computer after taxes this coming year and I am thinking that I might either get elements 10 or maybe get photoshop. I haven't made up my mind which one would be the best for me and what I do! ( I am no designer that's for sure). Anyway...I wanted to learn more and thought about classes and thought sometime you would be giving some.

[Lynnie]

One of these days I'll take a class, too, Lauren :)

[Maggie Macpaine]

One of the design classes is on my bucket list.

[PQ]

Lauren....if you are contemplating teaching a class at DSP, I would LOVE it if you would do one on CREATING SHADOWS in CS5. I want my shadows to look like yours......

[webfrau]

Lauren's DSU class is here: https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=962

I'm pretty sure if you did that you'd learn how to do shadows.

vwortman if you're looking for PSE classes, I teach those and they can be found here: https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=89

[Lauren]

Thanks Julia for that - my classes are for PS not PSE - I dont cover shadows in depth though - I did a little tutorial on warping shadows which is on my blog... http://create4u.blogspot.com/2008/11/technique-tuesday-lifted-edge-illusion.html

[Mars]

Lauren which came first for you... scrapping pages for yourself or interest in designing digital kits? Back in the early days of paper scrapping there must not have been a lot of products available for digital scrapping.

[Lauren]

I did scrapping first but I only ever did 2 paper pages - I just couldnt get my head around cutting up photos so I did mine on the computer - Back in those days ( perhaps 1999 or 2000) there was only one or two sites and no one sold anything - we all just shared what we made - then a few started selling cds = Kim and I went to a paper site called Pages of the Heart and ran their digital side - and Kim and I decided that a store for downloadables would be the best option and in conjunction with the owner of Pages of the Heart we set up the first ever store for downloadables - it was called Elemental but it was part of PotH- I believe the opening was mid 2003 ( took quite a while in the planning ).- not long after SBE opened a store too - it became quite big with a lot of designers - (not by todays standards though) ...

[sandygb]

I did paper scrapping from 2001 to 2006 and completed quite a few books, so probably 300-400 pages. Maybe more. I didn't like the idea of cutting or cropping original photos, so I began scanning my photos to manipulate them as desired. (resizing, cropping, b/w, etc.) I would print the result and use that photo on my paper layout. Early on, I began doing my journaling on my computer and printing it on a portion of paper. (I would print a sample, then adhere a small piece of cardstock or paper to my sample 8.5 x 11, and run it thru my printer again). My computer was downstairs and my craft room was upstairs. I got sick of going up and down the steps all day. (and cleaning up the mess at the end of the day) so I began to explore the concept of "layers" in PSE which I was using for my photos. My first digital pages were created without any kits. I simply used color fills and scrapped much the same way as if I was doing a paper page. I know that my years as a paper scrapper have greatly influenced my digital scrapping style. I got a new computer for Christmas 2005, and high-speed internet. Once I had the ability to download large digital scrap kits (and found the many tutorials here at DSP) .........the rest is history.

[Lauren]

I was actually digitally scrapping way way back in 1997 but i didnt call it that then - I was taking graphics off the web ( ick ) and combining them with photos and making calendar pages using a software called Micrografix windows draw - it was actually a really advanced programme for its day - sadly corel took over micrografix in 2001 and abandoned it :(

[happybeingamom]

I loved the idea of scrap pages but hate cutting and gluing so I was very excited to hear about digital on a moms board which directed me to DSP.

Now I supervise two of my daughters and my 2 nieces once a week while they paper scrap. As I am supervising I realize even more how I truly dislike paper scrapping.

You can do so much more digitally and for so much cheaper

[Mars]

My dd sent me a lot of photos when my first grandson was born and I decided I wanted to make a baby album with them. I didn't know about digital scrapping but my teen daughter liked to make funky paper scrapbooks with regular craft materials so I knew about the scrapbook hobby. I went and looked for scrapbook specific supplies but in our small area there wasn't a lot available.

I was familiar with digital graphics and was scanning the photos and using computer fonts for captions anyway so I thought it would be a good idea to look online and see what sort of clipart I could find to decorate the pages. I thought I invented a new way to do a scrapbook photo page using a computer. lol. I did a couple of pages but I didn't think they looked very good so I was searching online to see if there were examples of real scrapbook pages. I was excited to see a result for 'digital' scrapbooks, and found DSP.

[Maggie Macpaine]

I loved the idea of scrap pages but hate cutting and gluing so I was very excited to hear about digital on a moms board which directed me to DSP.

Now I supervise two of my daughters and my 2 nieces once a week while they paper scrap. As I am supervising I realize even more how I truly dislike paper scrapping.

You can do so much more digitally and for so much cheaper

I really want a like button for this!:tup:

[Maggie Macpaine]

I started scrapping after my oldest was born. I loved it, and created some very unique pages. Once she began toddling I realized the impossibility of scrapping. (That and the fact that the kitchen table was my scrapping location and cleaning up was very annoying) So, I aquired photos and did nothing. Then, I got a digital camera. Somewhere along the line I heard about digital scrapbooking and since the photos were on the computer, it seemed like a good idea. However, it still took years before I decided to go online and look at how you go about digital scrapping. So, a little over a year ago I did a search and found DSP. I absolutely LOVE it!! Closing a computer is so much better than cleaning a table! And the LOs surpass anything I could do with paper scissors and glue! Yup....I'm hooked.

[vwortman]

I started seriously paper scrapbooking around 2000. I think I put together 2 books for my daughter's baby photos. (I made 2 books and only got to her 5th year). Well, the books were so big and bulky that they started falling apart and I remember how dissappointed I was. I had also cut up a lot of her baby photos which I truly regret now. They can never be replaced. So I was just searching for a better way to put books together and I found the dsp website. I was totally lost about what digital scrapbooking was, but I bought pse4 and learned a little from their tutorials and made a few pages and since then have sold all of my paper scrapbooking supplies at yard sales. This is a lot more fun and I will never go back.

[honeymoon]

Hope you Cantabs are holding in there tonight.... 5.5 aftershock tonight.

Family will not be impressed if an aftershock takes out the power during the All Blacks game.

Those are all a bit close to you Michelle.

[Lauren]

Hope you are all ok down there . I wish the ABs would get on the job and win so I cam go read my book in bed

[timelord]

All good. But that was the biggest one we have had in ages.

[sandygb]

Gosh, I hadn't heard about those after shocks for a while, so I hoped they were declining. Glad this one wasn't too bad for you!

[Maggie Macpaine]

Oh wow.....how ironic is that. My mom and I were talking about Christchurch and the earthquake at lunch yesterday, and you have an aftershock that evening. :eek:

[Jeanrx]

Lauren or anyone - could you tell me which kit you used on this page.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=381944&title=speedscrapsplish-splash&cat=7192

The papers looks so familiar, but I just can't place it.

[Lauren]

Jean I think from memory they are recoloured backgrounds from either chocolate cherry or awakening.

[Jeanrx]

OK - thanks, Lauren. I will take a look.

[Jeanrx]

Looks like Awakening is the winner!

[Mars]

If anyone still wants to chat tonight nek and I will be there... we could still make suggestions to give Lauren ideas for future kits if anyone is there.

[alisonk]

I have been trying to long on to the chat for the last 40 minutes...........I can't seem to get on... :(
Sorry I'm missing it.

[Mars]

sorry you missed it Alison. A few showed up for Lauren's Away Party... we chatted about kits ideas and had a few laughs.

[sandygb]

I missed it too.....

[Lauren]

Im Back!!!!!!!!!!
I have thousands ( literally) of photos and lots of inspiration for new nature kits - if i ever get time to process them
Ive put some up on facebook and will get some up on flickr and link them here when Ive done that if you are interested in seeing the South Islands west coast. We had a mixture of weather - from SNOW -( totally unthinkable in November) to nearly over 80 degree humid heat- and everything in between from wind fog rain and sun!!- despite the changeable weather we managed to fit in just about everything we wanted to except the tramp to the beach that has the crested penguins ( sadly it was pouring with rain and its a nearly 2 hour return walk.)
For some reason Kerry and I got a thing about taking photos of various ferns so you can be sure to see a fern kit in the near future - I have about 300 photos as inspiration of various forms of fernery!!

[AliceMattison]

Sounds like you had an amazing trip, Lauren! Glad you're home, safe and sound.

[Jeanrx]

Welcome back. You were missed, but it is nice to take a break & regroup!

[Lauren]

Ive had a good designing day today - using a photo I took of Mt Cook with a field of buttercups in the foreground - (Mt Cook is NZs highest mountain) - - Im in the process of splitting it up so i can package it for the store - hopefully will get that done tomorrow so should get in the store some time very soon - It grew into an XSVC !
While Im here i must mention the like button in the gallery - I love to like layouts - if you are a facebook member its so easy - you just hit like - simple as that and its posted to your wall - then everyone else can see the layouts you like ( I would certainly like your own layouts as an easy way of showing them off - and also when you come across another layout you really like why not share it with the world by hitting that like button

[sandygb]

Good idea!

[JanP]

Hey Lauren - and everyone. :) Is there any more news about the Photoshop crop idea in Auckland?

[Lauren]

I really need to get into planning that - Fernz are going to charge a little more than i thought for doing 2 nights of classes so Im also looking at large houses to rent and motels that have conference rooms - Im still looking at March after Uni goes back .

[JanP]

I might have a friend come with me if you're going to be doing the PhotoShop classes - and if it's OK of course. :)

[Lauren]

That will be excellent Jan