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OK Scrappin' Friends! It's time for us to move on to FEBRUARY!! WOOHOO!! Let's start setting our February Scrappin' Goals.
If you weren't able to join us in January, PLEASE come and play in FEBRUARY! We had a SCRAPPIN' Good Time!!
Scrappin' Challenge 2008
It was SO fun to see everyone's goals and ideas for completing LOTS of scrapbook pages in 2008! Many had a common theme - get more pages done, use what's in our stash, meet new scrapping friends, plan time/crops...
The whole goal of the challenge is to get lots of pages done, use more in our stash before buying new (well at least keep track) and save $$ at the same time which becomes scrapping budget $ for next year -- or vacation money or Holiday fund!
I am so ready for a new month and a chance to start again with my scrappin' goal and budget. So here goes:
Scrapbook page goal for February: 10
Each page is worth $2 and that money is for savings not for spending!!;)
Hope it's a better month for me and anyone else who struggled in January.
I have this "thing" about the words: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES--I'm a former Special Ed teacher so any way here are my thoughts:
Goals The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed
Objectives Based on observable phenomena; presented factually
My goal is to learn about scrapbooking such as measurements, (how do I get things to look like on the paper as what they look like in my head) color and embellishments.
Observable phenomena is another story. I believe all goals should be at least obtainable. Considering that there are only 28 days and I have 2 doctors appointments and my mom is having surgery.......plus my other obligations
My goal is to complete: 6 pages-my budget is undefined at this time due to SAB and my commitment as an SU demo. This is my first SAB so I am unsure what will actually happen.
Observable phenomena: to be uploaded when such phenomena occurs.
Good luck to everyone!:-D
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I think I like this challenge!!! I participated in a bunch of embellishment swaps in January...they are FUN!!! Bought some stuff on line and cleaned up my craft room. I also stepped back for a few months from a popular club that sends a monthly scrapbook/stamping kit as I was finding my supply of paper and crafting items far exceeded my creative energy....so, my "goal" is to use up some of what I have and get at least 14 pages done for February.
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I think I like this challenge!!! I participated in a bunch of embellishment swaps in January...they are FUN!!! Bought some stuff on line and cleaned up my craft room. I also stepped back for a few months from a popular club that sends a monthly scrapbook/stamping kit as I was finding my supply of paper and crafting items far exceeded my creative energy....so, my "goal" is to use up some of what I have and get at least 14 pages done for February.
SAB is Sale a Bration from Stampin Up. We had such a good time in January. You will have fun using up your stash.
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my budget is undefined at this time due to SAB and my commitment as an SU demo. This is my first SAB so I am unsure what will actually happen.
I have the same issue which is why I don't do the budget thing. I am a hobbyist and I am my only customer, literally! You will love getting the freebies from SAB. I do however, reward myself with a small savings for the pages I complete using up my stash.
Ok, so I totally blew my budget for Jan. All the talk about copics got me and I caved!!! I'm not sure if Feb will be better because I'm thinking about becoming an SU Demo. I did at least do my 'required' number of sb pages and then some. I'm going to a crop tomorrow too so I know I'll get a good bit done.
As for Feb, I'm going to set my goal at 15 pages and $200. I know that seems high, but I'm allowing myself to possibly join SU. If I don't, then I know I'll have to lower it. I've spent too much this month!!! YIKES!
Marji
I had a lot of fun with my January scrappin, thanks to this fun challenge. I blew away my goal of 25 pages (did 35). I also totally blew my budget, but I did save the same amount I spent so it's not all bad.
My February goal is to do 25 pages. My budget will be huge since I've decided to sign up as a (hobby) SU demo, so there's $200 right there. I'll try not to spend more than that.
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I am so excited to play with ya'll this month! I posted a few times in January and saw some great pages for inspirations too Since this is my first month to do something like this I am going to start small at 6 pages. My money budget is $100 b/c of SU's SAB month. There are also some other things that I had planned on buying too.
I can't wait to get started. First I must finish DS's b-day invites though :rolleyes:
I think I like this challenge!!! I participated in a bunch of embellishment swaps in January...they are FUN!!! Bought some stuff on line and cleaned up my craft room. I also stepped back for a few months from a popular club that sends a monthly scrapbook/stamping kit as I was finding my supply of paper and crafting items far exceeded my creative energy....so, my "goal" is to use up some of what I have and get at least 14 pages done for February.
Welcome to our SCRAPPIN' Challenge for February!
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Ok, I'm ready to start a new month. My goals for Feb will be 20 pages and since there's the whole SAB promo, I'm going to need to have a buget of $50.00..hehehe
Lots of SAB Budgeting! That's good, we're planning! Good for Savings Account at the End of the month match AND...we gotta make sure we don't HOARD all the goodies we get. Misti has me SO wanting Berry Bliss DSP!
My GOALS for Feb are 25 Pages again. I can tell my Feb Calendar, I won't get as many pages done next month as I did this month I don't think. Budget $100. I've been getting such good mojo to get pages done, I'm working on some "old" picts and need 2 more Albums...woohoo for me!!
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Yea!!! A new month. I think for this month my goal will be to get 10 pages done and a $30.00 budget. I went over this month (although it didn't REALLY count since it was money that was stashed away in my paypal account...;)) but I saved as much as I spent!
I'm ready for my February goal!!! I'm going for 29 pages (who can resist a leap year?) and no money!!!! That's right ladies no money at the beginning of SAB - just waiting for March 1st with all 3 catty's!
Carla
Just a question of clarification, not that I care too much because I don't do single pages anyway (except for the first and last pages of an album), but do 2-page layouts count as 1 or as 2 since technically they are double the supplies used and longer effort?
Also, I often do mini pages with my layouts and put them in the same album as the 12x12 but most of the time they are 6x12 and decorated on both sides, would that count as 1 or 2? Oh and true fit folios are technically SIX 12x12 pages together, so would that be 6 or just 1 since they would all be of the same picture subject...I know I am not making much sense, but I will complete one of these at a crop tomorrow and so will post what I mean.
My goals for Feb
1. Get published, card or scrapbook page.....reward...double the money saved!
2. Make 30 pgs (if 2-page layouts are worth 2 then make it 60)
3. Budget $170.00 (I am a ctmh demo and there is a sale....) Plus Reflections comes out this month, so that's $30 alone LOL!
Just a question of clarification, not that I care too much because I don't do single pages anyway (except for the first and last pages of an album), but do 2-page layouts count as 1 or as 2 since technically they are double the supplies used and longer effort?
Also, I often do mini pages with my layouts and put them in the same album as the 12x12 but most of the time they are 6x12 and decorated on both sides, would that count as 1 or 2? Oh and true fit folios are technically SIX 12x12 pages together, so would that be 6 or just 1 since they would all be of the same picture subject...I know I am not making much sense, but I will complete one of these at a crop tomorrow and so will post what I mean.
My goals for Feb
1. Get published, card or scrapbook page.....reward...double the money saved!
2. Make 30 pgs (if 2-page layouts are worth 2 then make it 60)
3. Budget $170.00 (I am a ctmh demo and there is a sale....) Plus Reflections comes out this month, so that's $30 alone LOL!
Sorry in advance for being so complicated!
I do 12x12 and a 2-page spread counts as two pages completed. I think that is how it works...someone correct me if I'm wrong!
Ready for February!! I will double my goal and make it 20 pages this time, since last month went by so fast and I got so much more done than I thought possible. As far as spending, I will stay at $0- I want to use up my stash, and I'm not placing my SAB order until March when all 3 catties are good.
Ok, so I totally blew my budget for Jan. All the talk about copics got me and I caved!!! I'm not sure if Feb will be better because I'm thinking about becoming an SU Demo. I did at least do my 'required' number of sb pages and then some. I'm going to a crop tomorrow too so I know I'll get a good bit done.
As for Feb, I'm going to set my goal at 15 pages and $200. I know that seems high, but I'm allowing myself to possibly join SU. If I don't, then I know I'll have to lower it. I've spent too much this month!!! YIKES!
Marji
So, I have to know: are the copics worth it? I stalked some threads about those awhile back and decided they were not for me. Are they so much better than anything else for the price? They are not available at my LSS so I can't even buy just one to see what they're like. Oh, and good luck on your decision about becoming a demo. Just know that depending on your level of control you may spend, spend, spend. :p
I'm working on some "old" picts and need 2 more Albums...woohoo for me!!
Oh I so need to work on some old pictures. I even had some that are not so old that I need to do something with from when i first started scrapping and it was cool to cut your pictures out in those awful shapes. Ugh! I hate that I did that. :confused:
I'm ready for my February goal!!! I'm going for 29 pages (who can resist a leap year?) and no money!!!! That's right ladies no money at the beginning of SAB - just waiting for March 1st with all 3 catty's!
Carla
Carla,
What are the 3 catalogs?:confused: I'm a hobby demo but, I don't keep up since I just buy for me and I don't have any real customers. Not sure how much longer I can keep up that nonsense either. :rolleyes:
Carla,
What are the 3 catalogs?:confused: I'm a hobby demo but, I don't keep up since I just buy for me and I don't have any real customers. Not sure how much longer I can keep up that nonsense either. :rolleyes:
I think it means SS 2008, SAB & Occasions (mini catty) that hits March 1?
3 Catties = LOTS of choices, LOL!
__________________ Lela -- Scrap Blog -- Come Scrap With Us ---- YTD 87 / 300 Pages 2023 -- 64 / 252 Cards 2023
Just a question of clarification, not that I care too much because I don't do single pages anyway (except for the first and last pages of an album), but do 2-page layouts count as 1 or as 2 since technically they are double the supplies used and longer effort?
Also, I often do mini pages with my layouts and put them in the same album as the 12x12 but most of the time they are 6x12 and decorated on both sides, would that count as 1 or 2? Oh and true fit folios are technically SIX 12x12 pages together, so would that be 6 or just 1 since they would all be of the same picture subject...I know I am not making much sense, but I will complete one of these at a crop tomorrow and so will post what I mean.
My goals for Feb
1. Get published, card or scrapbook page.....reward...double the money saved!
2. Make 30 pgs (if 2-page layouts are worth 2 then make it 60)
3. Budget $170.00 (I am a ctmh demo and there is a sale....) Plus Reflections comes out this month, so that's $30 alone LOL!
Sorry in advance for being so complicated!
Definitely count those 2 page spreads as 2. I think they decided anything larger than 6x6 would count as one. For me personally, I'm counting 6x6 as well, that's if I ever do any of those, cause I need to make some gift albums. Oh and I so want the new Reflections as well. I have the older program and Cherish. I need to get Imagine as well. Wow, when can I fit all that into a budget?:confused:
I have this "thing" about the words: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES--I'm a former Special Ed teacher so any way here are my thoughts:
Goals The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed
Objectives Based on observable phenomena; presented factually
My goal is to learn about scrapbooking such as measurements, (how do I get things to look like on the paper as what they look like in my head) color and embellishments.
Observable phenomena is another story. I believe all goals should be at least obtainable. Considering that there are only 28 days and I have 2 doctors appointments and my mom is having surgery.......plus my other obligations
My goal is to complete: 6 pages-my budget is undefined at this time due to SAB and my commitment as an SU demo. This is my first SAB so I am unsure what will actually happen.
Observable phenomena: to be uploaded when such phenomena occurs.
Good luck to everyone!:-D
Misti- as a school-based SLP I can relate! You made me LOL! I think you are right on and wish you the most success in your Feb goals and objectives and I can't wait to see that observable phenomena!
My goal for February is going to be 10 pages and 40.00. I haven't spent anything yet and I am loving the fact that I'm using what I have!
way to go with spending no $! That was my goal for January and I too enjoyed using what I have. I need to do that again this month! I know for myself I feel better when I use what I have purchased and so the next time I do spend $ on sbooking supplies, I will not feel guilty!
I had a lot of fun with my January scrappin, thanks to this fun challenge. I blew away my goal of 25 pages (did 35). I also totally blew my budget, but I did save the same amount I spent so it's not all bad.
My February goal is to do 25 pages. My budget will be huge since I've decided to sign up as a (hobby) SU demo, so there's $200 right there. I'll try not to spend more than that.
Whoo HOOO Marsha... Way to go over your goal by 10 pages!
Ok, I'm ready to start a new month. My goals for Feb will be 20 pages and since there's the whole SAB promo, I'm going to need to have a buget of $50.00..hehehe
I'm ready for my February goal!!! I'm going for 29 pages (who can resist a leap year?) and no money!!!! That's right ladies no money at the beginning of SAB - just waiting for March 1st with all 3 catty's!
Carla
Just a question of clarification, not that I care too much because I don't do single pages anyway (except for the first and last pages of an album), but do 2-page layouts count as 1 or as 2 since technically they are double the supplies used and longer effort?
Also, I often do mini pages with my layouts and put them in the same album as the 12x12 but most of the time they are 6x12 and decorated on both sides, would that count as 1 or 2? Oh and true fit folios are technically SIX 12x12 pages together, so would that be 6 or just 1 since they would all be of the same picture subject...I know I am not making much sense, but I will complete one of these at a crop tomorrow and so will post what I mean.
My goals for Feb
1. Get published, card or scrapbook page.....reward...double the money saved!
2. Make 30 pgs (if 2-page layouts are worth 2 then make it 60)
3. Budget $170.00 (I am a ctmh demo and there is a sale....) Plus Reflections comes out this month, so that's $30 alone LOL!
Sorry in advance for being so complicated!
Good luck with getting published Jen... That is an awesome goal!!
Misti- as a school-based SLP I can relate! You made me LOL! I think you are right on and wish you the most success in your Feb goals and objectives and I can't wait to see that observable phenomena!
I should post all of my pages as "OBSERVABLE PHENOMENA" # 1, #2, #3....
Maybe something about observable phenomena in my siggy line....hmmmm now you have my creative wheels turning.
Thanks, Good luck don't forget....goals must be obtainable and probable.
(I got in trouble one time for saying that to the Sped director over a student who was in 9th grade and a non reader and writer) I questioned why I was expected to continue to write unobtainable goals and improbable objectives. Gee that kid was placed on another teachers case load.:rolleyes:
__________________ I'm Misti, and I've approved this message! MYGALLERY "Brace for Impact"-Capt. Sully "Brace for Impact"--Congress to America Proud mom of 2 soldiers-
I should post all of my pages as "OBSERVABLE PHENOMENA" # 1, #2, #3....
Maybe something about observable phenomena in my siggy line....hmmmm now you have my creative wheels turning.
Thanks, Good luck don't forget....goals must be obtainable and probable.
(I got in trouble one time for saying that to the Sped director over a student who was in 9th grade and a non reader and writer) I questioned why I was expected to continue to write unobtainable goals and improbable objectives. Gee that kid was placed on another teachers case load.:rolleyes:
WHoa.... don't go rocking any boats!! But the question is Did that other teacher reach her goals????
Ok, so my Feb goals are...........drumroll please................
20 pages and $0 budget
Can I do it two months in a row???? That is the question... but first, I need to knock out those last 4 pages to meet my January goals!
WHoa.... don't go rocking any boats!! But the question is Did that other teacher reach her goals????
Nope, they passed that poor kid up the line--she just wrote the same ole G & O's and then passed him right along to high school.
So that's one of the reasons I have that "thing" over the word Goals.:rolleyes:
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well my goal is going to be a challenge. I would like to match the 14 I completed for January and not spend a darn dime... did anyone fall out of their chairs with laughter on that one... I went over my $ from last month so i need to tighten the belt... (besides i didn't see anything i wanted in the SAB, phew what a relief)..
well my goal is going to be a challenge. I would like to match the 14 I completed for January and not spend a darn dime... did anyone fall out of their chairs with laughter on that one... I went over my $ from last month so i need to tighten the belt... (besides i didn't see anything i wanted in the SAB, phew what a relief)..
goal - 14 pages / $0 to spend
You can do it!. I did not spend any of my $35 scrap budget and I met my quota. Feb's budget however will be adjusted. There were alot of us who just used stash and can scrap more w/o any $$$
Do it! Do it! I double dawg dare ya!:-D
__________________ I'm Misti, and I've approved this message! MYGALLERY "Brace for Impact"-Capt. Sully "Brace for Impact"--Congress to America Proud mom of 2 soldiers-
I'm having way too much fun keeping track with you all! I'm not Speedy Gonzales so I'll stick to completing 8 pages (still have 2 for January's goal). I also want to complete 10 cards (still need to complete 3 for January).
I'm hostess in March for SAB, saving the big bucks for then. I have to spend my $20 for stamp group this month ($25 w/ tax & s/h) other than that I do not want to spend any more. Another goal I have is not to make my weekly jaunt to JoAnne's or Michaels for the month of February. I need to cut back and get some bills paid.
My friends and I have started a scrap group and meet every Tuesday so we'll try and share more so we can save more.
My goal for FEB is 20 pages (If I go over WAHOOO, If I stay under then I certainly made up for it this month lol) my spending $30 not including S&H and tax and this is only because stamp club starts on the 11th (good thing I get paid right before that.
So 20 pages and $30 to spend. Should be easy I don't really want anything from what I saw in the S-A-B online, that might change when I get the catty in my hands, but I doubt it.
My "projected" pages to complete would be 30 and I would need to know more about what qualifies for budget spending.... any craft spending? stamping? scrapbooking?
Just a question of clarification, not that I care too much because I don't do single pages anyway (except for the first and last pages of an album), but do 2-page layouts count as 1 or as 2 since technically they are double the supplies used and longer effort?
Also, I often do mini pages with my layouts and put them in the same album as the 12x12 but most of the time they are 6x12 and decorated on both sides, would that count as 1 or 2? Oh and true fit folios are technically SIX 12x12 pages together, so would that be 6 or just 1 since they would all be of the same picture subject...I know I am not making much sense, but I will complete one of these at a crop tomorrow and so will post what I mean.
My goals for Feb
1. Get published, card or scrapbook page.....reward...double the money saved!
2. Make 30 pgs (if 2-page layouts are worth 2 then make it 60)
3. Budget $170.00 (I am a ctmh demo and there is a sale....) Plus Reflections comes out this month, so that's $30 alone LOL!
Sorry in advance for being so complicated!
GOOD LUCK Getting published! You have some GREAT Pages on your blog so I'm sure you'll have some super ideas! Keep us posted
As for the page count, we decided that anything over a 6x6 was counted as = to 1 page. Double page spreads definitely count as 2 pages. We decided to count pages, not layouts. 6x12 would be same = to 1 page. True Fit Folio's would be 6 pages even if they are "connected".
We're glad you joined us!!
__________________ Lela -- Scrap Blog -- Come Scrap With Us ---- YTD 87 / 300 Pages 2023 -- 64 / 252 Cards 2023
FEBRUARY 2008 Scrappin' Challenge
I am so ready for February!!
