ScrapHappy

Episode 48: Dear Aunt Scrappy

You asked for her, I delivered! A new podcast featuring Dear Aunt Scrappy, everyone's favorite scrapbook Agony Aunt.

Listen here!

In this episode:

-Hints on submitting pages

-The best white pens!

The Sharpie Water-Based Poster Paint Pen:

The Signo White Gel Pen:

The Sakura Gel Souffle Pen:

A review of the Scrapbooks Etc. Page Planner Special Issue:

-The next book for our Goodreads Book Club (we're reading Coming Unglued but feel free to buy one or both of these scrapbook-centric novels from Rebeca Seitz. I'll be interviewing her for an upcoming podcast!)

-An update on my summer, my book, and all things scrappy

-An announcement of a new FREE scrapbook e-newsletter from me, The Dot! You won't want to miss this... sign up in the upper right corner of the blog...

-Where I'll be...

-And the winner of the WorldWin tropical paper pack!

Episode 47: I'm Alive!

Can you believe it... Episode 47 is finally up! It is far from perfect, but it's done, and that is what counts. :)

In this episode, you'll hear:

-A review of Serendipity Scrapbooks monthly kit club. I've posted some of my projects from the kit over the past few days, so look back at last week if you missed 'em.

This is July's kit... I used a previous month's, but you can just see all the goodies you get!

-I'll also talk about WorldWin papers

-And give you an update on my book projects and more!

-Oh, and I announce the winners of the Scenic Route contest from our last podcast.

Take a listen, and then come back and tell me you are glad I posted it, even if it's not perfect. :)

Episode 46: Layle Koncar and Scenic Route

If I had to pick one product line to scrap with exclusively, Scenic Route would definitely be near the top of the list. The combination of fun color combinations, classic designs, and scrap-ready products makes the company a favorite among scrapbookers everywhere. In Episode 46, I sat down for a long-distance chat with SR's director of marketing, the esteemed Layle Koncar.

Not only does this woman simply ooze creativity and life, she also is "wicked smahht," as we would say in Boston. So take a listen and let me know what you think. Oh, of COURSE we are giving out prizes! Layle and Scenic have generously donated three sets of the newest mini-line, Liberty. Listen to the podcast to see how you can win.

Want to see Layle or another SR teacher in person? Their list of classes is here.

(Just in the interests of full disclosure, in this episode I also talk about why I don't take pictures at my son's baseball games, what I'm working on (and NOT working on), and where I'll spend my summer vacation. Oh, and I announce the winners of the Donna Downey books!)

Episode 44: Secrets Revealed~!

I know, I know, you were expecting 30-Minute Thursday. You will have to hold out a little bit longer!

In the meantime, here is what's going on in Episode 44: Secrets Revealed! (click on link to play, or listen via iTunes):

-A review of Let's Start Scrapbooking from BH&G and Scrapbooks, Etc.

-Lots of questions for Aunt Scrappy

-Product suggestions, like adhesive:

...and trimmers:

...and books!

I also reveal a secret, award a prize or two, and keep you updated on the latest and greatest scrapbooking humor and hijinks!

Episode 43: Back at You!

Episode 43 of the ScrapHappy podcast is up! For those of you just joining us, the podcast is a (somewhat) regular audio program that you can download to your computer or save on your MP3 or iPod. Just click here to listen!

In this episode, I attempt to catch you up on everything I've been doing, including:
-The Stamp-Doodle-Crop cruise with Stephanie Ackerman and Timeless Treasures

-CKC Mesa

Patty and me:

Lisa and me:

-Creating section openers for the Sept/Oct issue of Simple Scrapbooks

-Buying Bazzill by the box

-Creating jewelry to exhibit at the Bobbin's Nest in May

In this 30-minute funfest, I also announce the winner of the Ethnic Scrapbooking contest, let you in on a secret or two, and maybe offer up another few elements of fun and games. After all, it's scrapbooking humor and hijinks!

Other places to check out:
-Paperclipping by Noell Hyman
-Dedra's gorgeous scrap room and cool projects
-Los Dos Molinos

Episode 41: You wanted to know!

Dear Aunt Scrappy has answered some of your burning scrapbook challenges in my latest podcast. Listen here or download from iTunes (when they get their rear in gear and update).

If you are looking for a good start to Stacy's approach to scrapbooking, start with The Big Picture:

Oh, and I announce the winners of the Photo Freedom giveaway!

The ScrapHappy Idol: Becky Higgins!

The next episode is up! Becky Higgins... I think I am still hyperventilating... listen here (you do not need an iPod or MP3 player -- just click on the link and listen on your computer!). Of course you can always subscribe to iTunes as well.

Show notes:

We talk about...
-Becky's latest book (number NINE... can you stand it?)

-How she gets it all done
-Her favorite scrapbooking techniques as well as the ones she just can't get into...
and more!

Plus I give an update on the "Tag, You're It" relay and the L.O.A.D.* Challenge for January. Are you ready??

*Layout a Day

Episode 27: Reviews and more reviews!

Episode 27 is up! You can get it here or on iTunes.

I give you the latest on:

-The CK Hall of Fame book

-DaisyDs tape runners

-Glitz Frosting

and more!

We talk about CKC Seattle

Thirty Minute Thursdays

and life. :)

Episode 26: Heeeere's Ali!

Episode 26 is up! Listen here.

Show notes:
-I recover from technological difficulties (surprise, surprise, surprise!)
-I review Ali Edwards' latest book, "Life Artist: Scrapbooking Life's Journey"

-Ali tells us all about the genesis of the new book, the realities of life in the spotlight, and how she survives with only five colors of cardstock
-We talk about a new ScrapHappy book club
-and more!

Episode 25: Catching Up!

I am back with no good excuse for my absence other than LIFE! Work, kids, etc. And yes, a little scrappin', too!

You can hear Episode 25 here.

Show notes:

-Book talk (Thank You Power by Deborah Norville is the newest on my bedside table)

-Knitting talk (photo of the socks and shrug coming soon!)

Shrug pic:

-Scrapbooking talk (A little bit of this and a little bit of that)

-Scrapbook reviews:

-Family History Scrapbooking by Becky Higgins

-Our Family Scrapbooks by Lisa Bearnson and Becky Higgins

-Announcements (I'm coming to CKC-Seattle to teach in November, and we're planning a Nor-Cal get-together for ScrapHappy fans mid-month!)

I think that is all. I will update as I remember more of what I rambled on about...