Scrappers how do you find the time?

kphil89 · 11-04-2003

I have been trying to start my disney scrapbook for 3 weeks and I even bought a huge storage box to organize all my stuff in but I can't seem to find the time to get started. I work outside my home and usually don't get home til 6 pm and then it's time to start dinner, help with homework, get kids clean and to bed before I crash & burn!:cry: The weekends are no better b/c I am usually doing the household things that I can't get to during the week!

So I ask all of you what are some tips you can share on making time to scrap?

iluvwdw · 11-04-2003

Girl, I have been TRYING to scrapbook for 2 years!!! I keep buying scrapbooking supplies to add to my collection for the pages I WANT to make, and I never have time to do it. NO worries...I keep taking pictures and keep buying stuff. One day I WILL have the time and I will have the beautiful books that I always dreamed of!!!

:)

**BDavis932** · 11-04-2003

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Originally posted by kphil89
So I ask all of you what are some tips you can share on making time to scrap?

2 words: Sleep Deprevation!!!!!!!

When I do make time to scrap. I usually start around midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.....

acarballo · 11-04-2003

Here are a few hints from my wife... first, don't try to do too much at one time, pace yourself and do one page on weekend another page another weekend and so forth.

Second, she sometimes has scrapbooking parties, so they share scissors, materials, help each other out, etc. During these parties, husbands and boyfriends get together and watch sports or just hang out around the house and chat.

Oh, another thing, try being selective about the pictures you want to feature in your scrapbook, if you try to make a scrapbook of ALL the pictures you take in a Disney trip (my wife is a photography aficionado and can take shoot up to 10 36-pic rolls in a few days!), you will never end and it can become frustrating, this happened to my wife a lot when she was beginning her scrapbooking hobby.

Ciao,
Alfredo :D

kphil89 · 11-04-2003

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Originally posted by iluvwdw
Girl, I have been TRYING to scrapbook for 2 years!!! I keep buying scrapbooking supplies to add to my collection for the pages I WANT to make, and I never have time to do it. NO worries...I keep taking pictures and keep buying stuff. One day I WILL have the time and I will have the beautiful books that I always dreamed of!!!

:)

That is too funny! I am the same way, every store I go in I am looking for Disney stuff to add to my book! My DH is threatening to throw it all out! I just laugh and say go ahead I'll just buy more!

:love:

kphil89 · 11-04-2003

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Originally posted by BDavis932
2 words: Sleep Deprevation!!!!!!!

When I do make time to scrap. I usually start around midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.....

:hmmm I may just try that, I am up anyways just trying to get some mommy mental moments!:dazed

kphil89 · 11-04-2003

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Originally posted by acarballo
Here are a few hints from my wife... first, don't try to do too much at one time, pace yourself and do one page on weekend another page another weekend and so forth.

Second, she sometimes has scrapbooking parties, so they share scissors, materials, help each other out, etc. During these parties, husbands and boyfriends get together and watch sports or just hang out around the house and chat.

Oh, another thing, try being selective about the pictures you want to feature in your scrapbook, if you try to make a scrapbook of ALL the pictures you take in a Disney trip (my wife is a photography aficionado and can take shoot up to 10 36-pic rolls in a few days!), you will never end and it can become frustrating, this happened to my wife a lot when she was beginning her scrapbooking hobby.

Ciao,
Alfredo :D

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME....WELCOME TO DC ALFREDO

:) :)

Thanks for the tips it is very frustrating as I am a newbie to scrapping and then I have my rugrats nipping at my heels constantly :laugh I too like to take alot of shots but when I start looking at them and thinking about layouts I always say I wish I had this or that shot instead. That's when I get all baffled and frustrated :( I am going to try to calm down and take another stab at it this weekend. That party idea seems like alot of fun...thanks again and welcome to the 2nd happiest place on earth~Disney Central!:)

mduarte13 · 11-04-2003

Hmmm...while I will agree that I just do not have the time that I would like to be able to scrap my photos, here are a few tips....

Organize your photos, and get them ready....figure out what photos you would like on what page, and keep them together. I actually like to keep them in the sleeve that they will go in. This makes it easy to quickly pull out a few picts and get started....

Buy something to slid your unfinished page into...this way it is easy to just pull it out and work on it.

Look into any crops that local scrapbooking stores may have, and take one once or twice a month....you can usually use their supplies, and if you need any paper, you can get is generally at a discount, and you can share ideas, and have some fun while working on your pages!

Take care,

Michelle

sandanv1 · 11-04-2003

I have a box full of photos and all the scrappin' materials. I usually buy, buy, buy. Then sort, sort, sort. I have ideas jotted down, themes sorted and tools neatly organized. Then when I find extra time, I pour a glass of tea (or wine if the mood fits) and settle in with my photos. And if I get caught up in the moment, the laundry, dishes and even DH dinner can wait.

My suggestions for busy mommies would be to make a date with yourself. A day when DH can take the kids and you don't have to worry about housework. Find a local shop that offers open scraps and gather up the stuff and go make scrappy friends! And if you are really lucky you may find a shop that offers childcare.

**Dana** · 11-04-2003

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Originally posted by BDavis932
2 words: Sleep Deprevation!!!!!!!

When I do make time to scrap. I usually start around midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.....

That about sums it up for me too.....glad I'm not the only one who has "night owl syndrome".

cksgranny · 11-04-2003

We were at WDW in June. Took 600+ pictures and ended up scrapbooking around 350 of them (took 2 12x12 scrapbooks). I started by putting all the paper, elements, etc for each page into separate page protectors.

Then I went on a scrapbooking weekend retreat mid-Sept. Well, I completed about 1/3 of the pages I took to work on. Came home and worked diligently for the next several nights to complete the books.

All this because DH and I are going back the Sat after Thanksgiving and of course I'll have MORE pictures and memories to scrap!

Big note: Although I work full time, my kids are grown so I have more time than busy moms to pursue my scrapbooking passion.

dizneeluvr · 11-04-2003

I too keep buying, buying, buying. I have a spare room in our house which is called "the scrapbook room" but actually it is a place where all my scrapbooking stuff is stored.

I used to make more time to scrapbook than what I do now. I am fortunate to have a child that is older and no longer needs constant care. I try to scrapbook on the weekends when the mood strikes me. I am putting together a mini scrapbook for my inlaws for Christmas so have been working on this quite often.

Someday I will get all the pictures scrapbooked; especially the Disney one's. My DH can't understand how I can take 15 rolls of film on each trip when we've been 6 times already. Does he not understand that our DD is older each time?

Goofy3230 · 11-08-2003

I haven't scrapped in a while (have a 7 month old, and we're moving in 2 mos, so have to spend time packing). When I do actually scrap, I ask my hubby to watch the kids for the day, and I spend the day in the basement with the music on and don't come out until I'm ready for bed. He's really great and lets me get stuff done. Unfortunately, those days don't happen too often, but I enjoy them.

MickeyMac · 11-08-2003

I get to a point where I've got all the tools, a fantastic idea, my supplies in order, color scheme picked out. I sort my gear, arrange my photos, put them all together in their own box, and get ready...

...then we head back to Disney for another trip. :D

Mickeymac
the gal with four trips to scrap!!

goofygal1975 · 11-08-2003

I'm the same MM!! I have ALL this stuff ready to go...but just don't have the time...then we go to DIsney again, or more bball games have been played...and i just don't get the chance to even *start* a page!

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kphil89 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Not close enough to the mouse house Posts: 760	srappers how do you find the time? I have been trying to start my disney scrapbook for 3 weeks and I even bought a huge storage box to organize all my stuff in but I can't seem to find the time to get started. I work outside my home and usually don't get home til 6 pm and then it's time to start dinner, help with homework, get kids clean and to bed before I crash & burn!:cry: The weekends are no better b/c I am usually doing the household things that I can't get to during the week! So I ask all of you what are some tips you can share on making time to scrap? __________________ DZNYDVA 4/03 Spring Break~Calypso Cay Resort;10/03 My Birthday~Sheraton Vistana Resort;11/04 Thanksgiving~Calyso Cay Resort; Pop Century & ASMovies;4/05 Spring Break~Allstar Vacation Homes;5/05 DD 8th BirthdayTrip~Pop Century;9/05 Fall Trip~All Star Movies & Free Dining;9/06 Fall Break~Calypso Cay;9/07 Fall Break~All Star Sports & Free Dining;9/08 Fall BreakNEW DVC OWNERStaying at Saratoga Springs

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,426	Girl, I have been TRYING to scrapbook for 2 years!!! I keep buying scrapbooking supplies to add to my collection for the pages I WANT to make, and I never have time to do it. NO worries...I keep taking pictures and keep buying stuff. One day I WILL have the time and I will have the beautiful books that I always dreamed of!!! :) __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Disney Cruise and BLT stay as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 3 days 10 hours 11 minutes

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mduarte13 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 125	Hmmm...while I will agree that I just do not have the time that I would like to be able to scrap my photos, here are a few tips.... Organize your photos, and get them ready....figure out what photos you would like on what page, and keep them together. I actually like to keep them in the sleeve that they will go in. This makes it easy to quickly pull out a few picts and get started.... Buy something to slid your unfinished page into...this way it is easy to just pull it out and work on it. Look into any crops that local scrapbooking stores may have, and take one once or twice a month....you can usually use their supplies, and if you need any paper, you can get is generally at a discount, and you can share ideas, and have some fun while working on your pages! Take care, Michelle __________________

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	I have a box full of photos and all the scrappin' materials. I usually buy, buy, buy. Then sort, sort, sort. I have ideas jotted down, themes sorted and tools neatly organized. Then when I find extra time, I pour a glass of tea (or wine if the mood fits) and settle in with my photos. And if I get caught up in the moment, the laundry, dishes and even DH dinner can wait. My suggestions for busy mommies would be to make a date with yourself. A day when DH can take the kids and you don't have to worry about housework. Find a local shop that offers open scraps and gather up the stuff and go make scrappy friends! And if you are really lucky you may find a shop that offers childcare. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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cksgranny Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 211	We were at WDW in June. Took 600+ pictures and ended up scrapbooking around 350 of them (took 2 12x12 scrapbooks). I started by putting all the paper, elements, etc for each page into separate page protectors. Then I went on a scrapbooking weekend retreat mid-Sept. Well, I completed about 1/3 of the pages I took to work on. Came home and worked diligently for the next several nights to complete the books. All this because DH and I are going back the Sat after Thanksgiving and of course I'll have MORE pictures and memories to scrap! Big note: Although I work full time, my kids are grown so I have more time than busy moms to pursue my scrapbooking passion. __________________ Debby Pop Century - May, 2006 All Star Sports - Dec, 2003 All Star Sports - June, 2003

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11-04-2003	#4 (permalink)
acarballo Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 290	Here are a few hints from my wife... first, don't try to do too much at one time, pace yourself and do one page on weekend another page another weekend and so forth. Second, she sometimes has scrapbooking parties, so they share scissors, materials, help each other out, etc. During these parties, husbands and boyfriends get together and watch sports or just hang out around the house and chat. Oh, another thing, try being selective about the pictures you want to feature in your scrapbook, if you try to make a scrapbook of ALL the pictures you take in a Disney trip (my wife is a photography aficionado and can take shoot up to 10 36-pic rolls in a few days!), you will never end and it can become frustrating, this happened to my wife a lot when she was beginning her scrapbooking hobby. Ciao, Alfredo :D

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dizneeluvr Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 221	I too keep buying, buying, buying. I have a spare room in our house which is called "the scrapbook room" but actually it is a place where all my scrapbooking stuff is stored. I used to make more time to scrapbook than what I do now. I am fortunate to have a child that is older and no longer needs constant care. I try to scrapbook on the weekends when the mood strikes me. I am putting together a mini scrapbook for my inlaws for Christmas so have been working on this quite often. Someday I will get all the pictures scrapbooked; especially the Disney one's. My DH can't understand how I can take 15 rolls of film on each trip when we've been 6 times already. Does he not understand that our DD is older each time? __________________ OH Timon!!!.....Do you think I'm fat and smelly?

11-08-2003	#13 (permalink)
Goofy3230 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 978	I haven't scrapped in a while (have a 7 month old, and we're moving in 2 mos, so have to spend time packing). When I do actually scrap, I ask my hubby to watch the kids for the day, and I spend the day in the basement with the music on and don't come out until I'm ready for bed. He's really great and lets me get stuff done. Unfortunately, those days don't happen too often, but I enjoy them. __________________ Goofy3230 '77 Off site, '90 Off site, '91 Off site, '92 Disneyland, '94 Contemporary, '98 CBR, '99 ASM, Feb. 2000 CBR, Nov. 2000 POF & Dolphin, '02 AKL & WL, '03 ASMo and Contemporary, 'O4 POR, WL '05, POP and Poly Concierge '06, Poly '07, POP Aug. '08, SSR Dec. '08, POP March '09, POP July '09 Avatar: DH & myself at Savannah at Kidani!! AKLV & BLT MEMBERS!! POP 2/13 - 2/20/2010 Kidani 8/22 - 8/31/2010 BLT 8/31 - 9/4/2010 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Presidents Week with Mickey 3 days 2 hours 26 minutes

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MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	I get to a point where I've got all the tools, a fantastic idea, my supplies in order, color scheme picked out. I sort my gear, arrange my photos, put them all together in their own box, and get ready... ...then we head back to Disney for another trip. :D Mickeymac the gal with four trips to scrap!! __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	I'm the same MM!! I have ALL this stuff ready to go...but just don't have the time...then we go to DIsney again, or more bball games have been played...and i just don't get the chance to even start a page! __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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