With all the downsizing and folding of scrapbooking magazines and book publishers, it's harder and harder to find the inspiration we love! So, what scrapbooking personality would you most like to hear more from? Or what topic would you like to see covered in a book or article? Do tell -- I'll pick a random winner Monday at 9 AM Eastern and send off some of my de-cluttered scrapbook goodies. :) Winner will be announced next Friday.
UPDATE! You guys had some fabu ideas... from tying up the kids to washing the car in the rain! I am definitely going to take you up on some of these. :) By random drawing, last week's winner is:
<<Try planning a theme dinner (all green food, all red food, all Boston food?). Them let the kids in on planning, preparing, etc. Decorate the table, maybe dress up.
Hope that helps, my niece loves to cook, so she would love to do this.
p.s. I am soooooo sick of rain (and my perma ponytail hairstyle =) )
I would like to see a how-to with photos article on how to ink pages, cards, etc.
I love the look but don't know where to start.
Thanks Lain! Hope everything is going well with the move.
Posted by: Kimberly S. | July 03, 2009 at 06:29 AM
Hope you have a great weekend! I need tips on how to combine products/papers from different manufacturers. I tend to stick to one paper line on each layout for fear of getting the paper matching wrong. Does that make sense?
Posted by: Cass | July 03, 2009 at 06:43 AM
I'd like to see more projects by Stephanie Ackerman. She has a style that so many of us can relate to. I'd also like to see more "easy" lay-outs - ones that don't take lots of store-bought embellishing but use most of the stash we have at home. Thanks!
Posted by: SusanC | July 03, 2009 at 08:05 AM
I'd love to see more from Cathy Z. I just signed up for her new BPS class and I can't wait! Her style is so simple yet perfect for me.
Posted by: Kate | July 03, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Haven't heard much from Rebbeca Cooper. Loved her book and then she seemed to disappear. Glad she is part of Write, Click, Scrapbook. Would love to see more of her pages, they always inspired me.
Posted by: Karen G | July 03, 2009 at 08:52 AM
I need tips on adding embellishments in a balanced, pleasing, makes sense kind of way and not like I just dumped my embellishment box on my layout because it "needed something" in that spot. Rememeber the term "sticker sneeze"? That's what I'm trying to avoid with my embellishments. Thanks!
Posted by: Rebecca | July 03, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I always love looking at other people's storage ideas and scrapbooking rooms. Lots of inspiration there!
Posted by: Marty | July 03, 2009 at 09:25 AM
I can always use ideas for boy pages. Seems most of the pictures I see of pages are more "girly" and as the mom of two little boys, I dont' find much inspiration.
Posted by: Dana | July 03, 2009 at 10:01 AM
I woulde love to hear an interview with Tina Cockburn, I just discovered her blog, she's great!
Also, you should do an article about WCS. I bet alot of people dont know about it yet.
Posted by: Michelle (from KY) | July 03, 2009 at 10:13 AM
The amazing Stacy Julian of course!
Posted by: Sherrie | July 03, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Cathy Z., please! That woman cracks me up!
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | July 03, 2009 at 10:26 AM
I'd love ideas for pages of kid's and sports. (3 sons = hundres of pictures of football, baseball, soccer, wrestling, and basketball. Help!
Posted by: AnnieB | July 03, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Jessica Acs does really amazing mini-books. And I think it might be fun to hear from new talent, too.
Posted by: Melissa LaFavers | July 03, 2009 at 11:32 AM
I need tips on how to scrap in a small space. Organizational ideas for that small space also.Thanks for the chance to win..
Posted by: Erin Bohland | July 03, 2009 at 11:58 AM
My favorite ever is Becky Higgins - love her clean design.
Also, organizational/seeing other scrapbooking spaces is always fun.
Posted by: Donna | July 03, 2009 at 12:31 PM
I'd actually like to see more from non-celebrity scrappers. It seems like the pages we see are all the same people, as the field dwindles.
Posted by: jen | July 03, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Cathy Z. for sure and using transparencies-I have more than I care to mention but can't seem to figure out what to do with them. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Posted by: Beth Williams | July 03, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Cathy Z and Stacy J are my favorites. I'd definitely purchase any book either one wrote!
Posted by: Michelle W. | July 03, 2009 at 02:07 PM
I would love to see more stamping incorporated into scrapbooking ... being a stamper/cardmaker I have QUITE the stamp collection and I'd love to be able to use them in scrapbooking as well :) Love your new digs - you'll have to share more pics of the inside when you're settled it!
Posted by: Deepa M. | July 03, 2009 at 03:14 PM
I just want to hear from YOU. I miss your podcasts and the sound of your voice. I guess it's like talking on the phone, but neither of us have to actually do it. :D
All the people mentioned in the other comments are great ideas! By the way, we are on for January--we'll work it out!
Posted by: Etta | July 03, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Organization ideas, pet pages and simple layouts for me.
Posted by: Gaynol | July 03, 2009 at 06:42 PM
i miss cathy z and would love to see her in print again . i'm into mini books lately, and would love to see more on that subject. btw, don't knock the pony!
Posted by: tammy b | July 03, 2009 at 06:51 PM
I can't get enough of Noell at Paperclipping! Her video tutorials are wonderful. And of course, Ali Edwards is a great inspiration, so anything new from her is always top on my list!
Once you get settled, will you share some pics of your scrap palace? I am so jealous! I have a 3 foot corner in our bedroom, and that's it!!!
Posted by: Kristyn G | July 03, 2009 at 07:34 PM
I always have trouble using patterned paper ~ I get worried that my pages will look too busy yet I can't help stocking up on all the beautiful papers out there.
SusanB
Posted by: Susan | July 03, 2009 at 08:22 PM
I agree with Susan B. I also contine to buy PP but when I go to use it I also feel it is too much on a page. I end up using most of my PP to make cards. Also because I have 3 boys that are grown I feel like the boy stuff is too young to use on their pages. Could you tell us where you got your start? You may have done this already but I was not familiar with you until I bought your book. Thanks
Posted by: Jersey girl Anne | July 03, 2009 at 08:46 PM