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ZOOM Game - Never Have I Ever

As part of our Virtual Crop, yesterday we had a ZOOM Conference Call where we played the "Never Have I Ever" game. It was a kick!

Participants were instructed to hold up 15 objects, such as pens, pencils, paint brushes or straws. Sondra read a series of statements that started with "Never Have I Ever" and if a participant HAD done that item, they discarded one of their items.

We thought we'd share the fun, craft-inspired statements:

"NEVER HAVE I EVER . . ."

• ". . . taken price tags off items I purchased at the Craft Store so I could pretend I already had them."
  
  
• ". . . purchased a craft item that I already had but forgot I had."
  
  
• ". . . pretend that I won a craft item so I didn't have to admit I spent more money at the Craft Store."
  
  
• ". . . purchased something at the Craft Store that I've never ever used."
  
  
• ". . . given something away because I thought I'd never use it only to discover I wish I still had it for a craft project."
  
  
• ". . . left craft purchases hidden in my trunk until nobody was home so I could sneak them in the house undetected."
  
  
• ". . . told friends or family members I couldn't attend an event because I wanted to stay home and craft."
  
  
• ". . . spent more time on Pinterest in a day than I actually spent crafting."
  
  
• ". . . bought clothing because it matched scrapbook paper I wanted to use."
  
  
• ". . . snapped a picture with a scrapbook layout in mind."
  
  
• ". . . loved a project I made for a gift so much that I kept it for myself."
  
  
• ". . . told a crafting buddy that her project looked great when I really thought it looked awful."
  
  
• ". . . called into work sick because I wanted to spend tie crafting."
  
  
• ". . . disliked an older scrapbook page I created so much that I tore it apart and re-designed it."
  
  
• ". . . received a craft supply order in the mail that I forgot I had ordered."

As you can imagine, there were lots of giggles during this game.

How many of these can you admit to doing? And, which do you relate to the most? Share in the COMMENTS below!

Let's Show & Tell

Many of us crafters start our creative journey with one type of craft. We may have started scrapbooking but explored cardmaking too. We may be knitters but have dabbled in painting or jewelry making from time to time.

Most of us have attempted a Home Decor project or two. So, for our last challenge of the weekend. Take a picture of a Home Decor Project that you've created and share it with us! We'll probably get some great ideas!

 

If you're still awake, we wanted to make this last challenge of the weekend easy for you. And, we're going to break a rule. (We created them so we can break them!) Instead of having to post your picture by 11:59pm tonite, you have until Monday, May 4th at 9am! 

Sweet Dreams!

It's time for our last Share & Tell

We've changed our routines due to the Shelter in Place Order. Instead of gathering to craft in person, we're participating in this Virtual Crop. When we are places, we're practicing social distancing. And, unfortunately we haven't been able to sit in a restaurant in nearly two months.

When you're allowed to sit in a restaurant again, WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO FIRST? Share with us! We may discover a new place we need to check out. Or, we may discover we all have similar favorites and we can make a future date with one another! Our dates will have to include a little crafting too!

 

 

Thanks for participating this weekend. We've had a ton of fun hosting the fun!

Naked are not allowed!

Have you ever gone a day without touching an envelope? Probably not! Whether you are getting your mail out of your mailbox, opening mail, or sending a handmade card . . . you probably touch an envelope each and every day. 

Thanks to the internet we learned a few things about envelopes that may (or may not) be interesting . . .

• The very first envelopes date back to 3500 to 3200 B.C., when ancient people in the Middle East molded clay coverings over coins during business transactions.
  
  
• Paper envelopes were invented in 2nd century B.C. China, usually to enclose monetary gifts.
  
  
• While envelopes can come in all manner of sizes and thicknesses, there are 13 standard envelope sizes in the United States.
  
  
• The most popular envelope size in the United States is the #10 envelope, which is 4⅛ inches by 9½ inches.
  
  
• During the Civil War, many Confederate soldiers fashioned envelopes out of wallpaper when traditional paper and envelopes were not available to them.
  
  
• Each day, the United States Postal Service processes over 500 million letters each day. That is over 20 million each hour and over 5,000 every second.

Okay, that's enough fun facts. Now's the time for the challenge. Decorate an envelope and share a picture in the COMMENTS.

It's fun to decorate an envelope when making a card. It gives the person a little "tease" of what's inside!

This challenge is dedicated to Amanda Stevens of Pear Blossom Press. When she lived in Humboldt, she taught cardmaking classes at Scrapper's Edge and she always said "No Naked Envelopes!"

We hope you have fun with this challenge and look forward to seeing your envelopes.

 

 

Let's share an attitude of gratitude!

This is the final day of our Virtual Crop and we're thankful for everyone who is participating. What a great, appreciative group!

Since we're feeling the love, we'd like to share a few quotes about thankfulness:

• “Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful.” —Al Jarreau
  
  
• “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” —Eckhart Tolle
  
  
• “We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.” —Neal A. Maxwell

Now that you're focussed on the positive . . .  (Like who couldn't be positive? We've been crafting all weekend!) . . .  please share something or someone you're thankful for. If you don't want to express yourself in words, share a picture instead. Or even a poem or a quote. Or maybe even an art journal page. We're a creative bunch so anything goes!

THANK YOU for participating in our first Virtual Crop!

 

 

Get ready for our ZOOM Call + Save + Win Prizes

Hi everyone!

We just sent an email to everyone who registered for our Virtual Crop. In case you're not checking your email, we're posting the information here as well.

 

Thanks, again, for everyone who registered for our first-ever Virtual Crop in honor of National Scrapbook Day. It's been fun to host this and connect with everyone. And, we appreciate all the kind comments. We can tell you're having fun!

For our ZOOM call at 2 pm today, please prepare a little bit . . . gather 15 pens, pencils, craft sticks, straws, or something similar. We're going to play a crafty edition of "Never Have I Ever." Lots of laughter will result!

As a reminder, you have until Midnight to complete ANY of the challenges on our Blog. Everyone who participates will be entered into drawings AND will also get a free little goody bag!

Another reminder . . . you can use coupon code MAYDAYS to receive 20% OFF no-sale merchandise on our website. (www.ScrappersEdge.net) And, for every $25 you spend on merchandise, you'll be entered into a drawing for a $10 Gift Card. We're giving away TEN gift cards. And, there haven't been very many orders so your odds are pretty good. All online orders made Friday through today will count. So . . . shop, save, and possibly win gift cards. Sounds like a win, win, win!

We really appreciate all your support during this crazy time. We hope to see you soon at The Edge! And, we will definitely see you later on the Blog and during our Zoom call!

Happy Crafting!

Sondra
Scrapper's Edge
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www.ScrappersEdge.net

Let's BLOOM this morning!

Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of our Virtual Crop!

Your first challenge of the day will get your creativity blooming.

Simply make a paper flower or two, snap a picture, and share in the COMMENTS. Heck . . . you could even make an entire bouquet!

Don't forget to fertilize . . . with a little ink or bling! : )

It's Show & Tell Time

Wow, we're wrapping up DAY 2 of our National Scrapbook Weekend Virtual Crop. Time is flying!!!

Here's a Show & Tell challenge that we think you'll have a little fun with.

Take a picture of something in your craft area from an unusual angle and share it in the COMMENTS.

This is going to be fun!

 

We miss you! Do you miss us?

As you know, we're hosting this Virtual Crop this weekend because we cannot host classes due to COVID-19 and our State's Shelter in Place Order. We obviously miss you! Who wouldn't? 

What do you miss about not being able to attend Art & Craft Classes and Events?

Let us know by commenting below.

Thanks for joining us this weekend. Happy crafting!

It's CHALLENGE time!

What would National Scrapbook Day be without a Page Sketch Challenge? It would be strange, huh?

So here it is. Create a Scrapbook Page or an Art Journal Page using the basic design shown below. Then, snap a picture of it and share it in the COMMENTS.

 

We cannot wait to see what you create.