New Members Introduce Yourself

[kygirl]

Did you use a type machine, too? Basically, a fancy typewriter that was bigger than my refrigerator. It had a b/w screen where you could see what you were typing, and it used huge cartridges that contained one font a piece. It printed the type out on paper strips that you would run through the wax machine. Graphic design was expensive back then. Fonts cost hundreds of dollars; no free fonts anywhere. This was in the early 80s; by the end of the decade, we were doing everything on computer. Now, you all know why I love Photoshop so much. :)

[happyrobyn]

I'm not really sure Donna. I was only 9 or 10 at the time. I do remember they had a lady that was the "typesetter." And my dad used an Exacto knofe a lot to cut out graphics (which I would wax and place). It fun to compare that with what Photoshop can now do.

[kelliefsimpson]

Hi ya'll! My name is Kellie F. Simpson-I am a happily married mother of 3 beautiful girls ( a blonde, brunette, and red-head!)-I live in Longview, TX, just an hour away from all of the boats and casinos in Shreveport (although I have no luck what-so-ever there). I have been a digi scrappin' designer for two sites, well, up until last week that is. I found DAQ about a week ago after stumbling upon Robyn England's blog accidently (which is FANTASTIC by the way, and I am not even much of a blog person!). I am eager to try my hand at digital altered art. I used to create paper altered art back when I did paper scrapping, but since I found digital and started creating my own, well, let's just say I have boxes and boxes (and prolly several hundred dollars worth) of papers, embellishments, and my collection of decorative edged scissors sitting out in our garage, collecting dust and spiders. Any-who, I just wanted to intro myself-everybody seems so nice here, and I received some VERY nice comments on the only two layouts that I've put up in the gallery here (and I was so nervous about them, that I almost didn't put them up! Everybody here is so talented and creative!). Anyway, I really think I'm going to like it here and look forward to getting to know everybody!

By the way, if you can't tell, I tend to ramble on and on and on! Sorry!

[happyrobyn]

An OFFICIAL welcome to you Kellie! So glad you are here. We have a monthly mail swap (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=294) that we would LOVE to have you join! Some of us even dust off that paper stash and embellish our digital ATC's! So glad to have you here at DAQ!

[webchyck]

Kellie!!!! We're so glad you took the QUIRK PLUNGE! You will not regret it! It's SOOOOOOO much fun! Great group of people here! And yes, if you want to play with paper sometime, join in on the ATC mail swap! We all seem to use a combo of digi and paper on those. It's a great way to use some of our little embellies, too! So, welcome aboard!

[happyrobyn]

Oh - and don't forget to get a quirk name. Anybody have the thread for that? Where are you Mishou? Still in dreamland after your big win?!

[kelliefsimpson]

Thanx ya'll!
Robyn, what is a quirk name?
You've got my attention now!!!!! I've had alot of names before, but never a quirk name! No, scratch that, I've been CALLED a lot of names before! LOL-my bad!

[happyrobyn]

Where is Mishou when you need her? (Oh yeah ... snoring!) Let me look up the thread. We have naming ceremonies here. I am Merry Messenger. You will notice the "Kindred Quirk" blinkies all over the place here at DAQ! Those are people who have gone through the naming ceremony.

Here's the link. (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83)

[photojenic]

Welcome Kellie! This is a fabulous place, and loads of fun. I'm on the waiting list for a Quirk Name too, so go sign up! :D

[kygirl]

Hi, Kellie. Welcome to DAQ. Don't worry about rambling, we ALL do it. :) This is a fun place to create, and the folks are great. So glad you're here.

[happyrobyn]

Maybe you ramble, Donna. And definitely Nevermore ... but me ... NEVER! AND I ALWAYS stay on topic! So there! LOL!

[Pixeldigger]

Hi, Kellie and welcome. You sounds as if you'll fit in just fine!

[graybonnie]

Welcome and happy quirking!! Bonnie

[mishou]

Hey there Kellie! Welcome!!!

I see that Robyn kindly gave you a link for the naming ceremony instructions, but here's one for the sign-up sheet (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86) if and when you decide you'd like to give it a shot! If you have any questions, feel free to PM me ;)

[emm@]

Hi All,

I quite accidentally found your site today, and just love the quirky-difference!!!! You are all so very talented and I'll do my best ... SO nice to find a place where the rules, what rules?, are just not anywhere in sight! LOL!!

A little about me : I discovered digi-scrapping in June of this year and have been hooked ever since. I have, however been drawn to the graphic design style, much more than the traditional "eyelets and brads" style.

I currently live in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, while hubby of 10 years is doing a stint here for a local building contracting company. We are very proud and rather homesick South Africans, I can therefore say with a proud heart that we haven't emigrated but are ex-patting. I also found out a few weeks ago, that I am pregnant, am now about 11 weeks and not always feeling so well, lol!! They all tell me it gets better ... i'll wait and see :-)

I ramble ... I think I'll fit in just quirkalisciously LOL!!!

[mishou]

Hi Marianne! Welcome to DAQ!!

Yes, as a rambler I do believe you will fit in here quirkalisciously indeed! LOL Oh and congrats on the pregnancy :D

[happyrobyn]

We have a pregnant quirk!!! Too cool! Welcome to you and the soon-to-be pipsquirk! Speaking as a mom of 4 ... you will feel better soon!

[webchyck]

Speaking as a mother of three (one turning 17 in a few days)...you will feel better....in a few years!!! LOL! Oh, you meant the pregnancy sickness? Yeah...well, that's a piece of cake compared to what awaits! Aren't I ray of sunshine? I'm just teasin' ya! We Quirks...we tease! Welcome to the party! Can't wait to see your schtuff in the gallery!

[coffeequeen]

Yay! Welcome Kellie and Marianne! The fun never ends with these gals around here!

[SheScraps]

Hi all...figured I better stop in here and introduce myself quickly now that I've decided to join the fun here! I've just uploaded my very first altered project and I see many more in my future. I had so much fun combining my digital stuff with my hands-on stuff! I'm thinking I want to do some sort of journal but not quite sure where to start. But that's a totally different post, right? LOL Anyway...thanks for having me and I look forward to soaking up everyone's creative ideas! LOL

[happyrobyn]

Welcome to DAQ! So glad to have you here!!!

[kygirl]

I disappear for a few days and all kinds of new faces show up. Welcome all. So glad you joined us at DAQ. I'm off to check out your art in the gallery.

[emm@]

haalllooooo - I'm also new, but so far this place is just AWESOME!! the girls rock and it's so inspiring and creative!! looking forward to seeing your work :-)

[SheScraps]

Thank you all for the nice welcome! Also thanks for all the nice comments on my first little altered project! Can't wait to get started on another!

[Nevermore]

I have been remiss in not greeting all the new folks. A warm welcome :)

[webchyck]

Hi Ho the Derry-O a-Quirking We Will Go! Welcome Everyone!

[adee]

Hello
this site is just fab and very inspiring. i am a Kiwi living in England; starting to get very obsessed by digi-scrapping after years of glue and paper!
i have a little boy (very boyish and loud) and what seems like a zoo full of animals - a chocolate labrador, 2 cats, 4 fish and two rabbits.

[webchyck]

Well, Adee, let's see you quirkify that zoo! LOL! Welcome!

[kygirl]

Hi, Adee, welcome to DAQ. I'll be looking for your layouts in the gallery.

[coffeequeen]

Hi Girls!!! Welcome welcome WELCOME!

[CathyRose]

Me too, waving madly and saying welcome!!!

[DeniseD]

Hi ladies!

I've wandered back to DAQ, in my meandering, wandering travels through cyber-space. Everyone is so inspiring & glad to be back. :)

[bethy]

My friend MegB introduced me to this site and I feel slightly over my head, but I'm completely inspired!! Can't wait to look around some more!

[Nevermore]

My friend MegB introduced me to this site and I feel slightly over my head, but I'm completely inspired!! Can't wait to look around some more!

Anyone who creates Hanging by a Thread is well above the water line! Welcome!

[MaineMadness]

Hi Everyone!

I am new here, signed up this morning after getting an invite from Robyn (I think her name here is Happy Robyn!).

I love digital creations and want to learn more all the time. I have been looking through the galleries and I am REALLY impressed with the work there. Just wonderful! :-)

I've been reading (or trying to) about the rolodex project. Can anyone point me in the right direction for the template? I'd love to create one!

Anyway, I love fatbooks and ATCs and really enjoy hosting swaps and playing in them. I'd like to get my feet wet and then start playing here.

Hugs, Casie
aka MaineMadness

[kygirl]

Hi, Casie. Welcome to DAQ. The Rolodex project has been a blast. We just finished up our second project, but knowing this group, there will probably be a new one starting soon. A few people with brand new Rolodexes (sp?) are eager to fill them up.:)
For the template, PM Akissling. She's the one that got us all hooked on this great little cards.

[happyrobyn]

Hey Casie! You made it in! So glad you have joined us. If you don't hear from Alison (akissling) just email me and I can send you the templates. I know Alison won't mind. I can't wait to see you start posting here!

[TammyMoore]

I'm NEW!!

I'm new and loving it!! This is such an inspirational site!! LOVE IT! Thanks for letting me join! :)

Tammy Moore

[kygirl]

Welcome to DAQ, Tammy. We're always happy to add another Quirkster to our list.

[webchyck]

What a merry band of Quirksters we are becoming! Just a lovely bunch, huh? Welcome to all the new quirks!

[Buge]

Hello everyone! I'm new here too and I love it here!

Please bear with me as I'm still learning how to become quirky! :D I'm learning a lot from all of you!

[happyrobyn]

Hi Buge! Glad you found us!!!

[kygirl]

Hi, Buge. I firmly believe that quirkiness is contagious. Hang around for a few days and you'll come down with a bad case of quirkiness -- it's guaranteed. :D
Welcome to DAQ.

[TammyMoore]

Hiya Buge!! I'm so glad we're here together!! :) HUGS, Tammy

[Buge]

Thanks Tammy! Glad to see you here too :D

[Karen B]

hi, i'm kinda new here. been posting layouts occasionally for awhile, but i think it's time i moved into the forums. you folks have stuff to teach me, and i want to learn!

[SteinwaysMom]

You guys rock!

[coffeequeen]

Buge, we're taking this trip together, Baby! Glad you've jumped on board and joined the party! Love love LOVE your Romantic Hippie LO!!!!!:D

[Pixeldigger]

The more the merrier, we learn a lot from each other and from our mistakes - now how did I do that again???

[kygirl]

Welcome, Karen. I'm glad you've joined the fun.

[smwhite]

I guess I'll come out... out of the woodwork that is!!
I'm beginning to haunt here more and more often, with a word or two once in a while, but so far no gallery posts.

I guess I'd say I'm a quirky wanna be... enjoying all of the cool designs I'm seeing here, but not feeling quite quirky enough to play! You are all inspiring me though... both here and on other sites in the neighborhood! Maybe I should just dive in...

On second thought, has anybody got a good set of used training wheels I can borrow?? :D

[kygirl]

Sue, glad you're here. The closest thing we have to training wheels are the challenges that you'll see posted throughout the forums. Maybe they'll spark an idea. So jump right in. We're looking forward to seeing your art in the gallery.

[Nevermore]

No training wheels at all. But if you fall and get a scrape, watch out! There is no end of bandages and no end of ideas on how to fasten them! Almost worth falling...Don't worry about the quirky part. I am not quirky at all and everyone lets me hang around anyway.

[graybonnie]

Go jump and enjoy....make yourself happy and we will share your joy!

[peggi]

Hi everybody!

My name is Peggi and I found this website yesterday...it sounds awesome! I do a lot of digital artwork (mostly digital collages) and have been trying to find a place like this on the internet for a long time. Hope to meet up with everybody here, and to get involved in some different activities too =)

If you want to see any of my art stuff just visit my blog (the link's on my profile).

Hmm, well I'm sure I've got lotsa reading to do here & gotta familiarize myself with stuff, so I'll close for now. Hope to hear from ya'all - yayyyy, digitalartquirks =)!!!!! Best wishes, Peggi

[artwerx]

OOPS - I totally forgot to post here and say
H e l l o
I'm a new quirky girl, or quirky new girl, or something like that!

I've already joined the magnet swap - woo hoo!
I haven't posted anything here yet, but I will soon. I started with digital almost a year ago, but didn't know what the heck I was doing till I joined a digi-scrapping site online. I got a mentor and and have been hooked ever since.

I'm a mixed media artist by trade, so altering images in PS, printing them out and using them in my art has just been fantastic! There are still so many 'looks' I'm trying to get out of PS, but learning is half the fun.

I'm living in Florence Oregon right now, but I'm really from Canada. I've adopted most all of the Yankee lingo like markers (felts), trash (garbage), tennies (runners), candy bar (chocolate bar).... but I miss my Canadian junk food and Tim Hortons.

I'm so happy to have found you all - especially because I have a zillion digi kits and such and I have not been taking too many pics this year, and now I have a reason and motivation to use em, for swaps and such - great fun!

OH and I have a question.... where do I find some of the neat blinkies I've seen here? I know I'll get a name one later, when that's all done, but I'm wondering where to find a cool graphic in the mean time to post with my siggy or on my blog, etc. Is there a folder for that, that I've missed? I'm still snooping around, trying to get to know the place :)

[kygirl]

OMG, Peggi and Tracy, your work is amazing. I've been looking at your sites and I am truly impressed. It's going to be great having you at DAQ. You'll definitely fit right in.

[graybonnie]

Welcome Peggi and Tracy.... so glad you decided to join the craziness.

[mishou]

Wow, so many new quirks!!! Welcome!

Tracy, to answer your question about the blinkies, there's no folder or anything. Quirks aren't organized like that LOL! If you're talking about the generic DAQ ones that say "digitalartquirks" or "quirk ho" ,etc. just snag it off of someone's signature. :D

[webchyck]

Peggi and Tracy, I am so glad you're here! It's always fun when people stumble upon our little home. I can tell you'll fit right in! Besides, we have more than enough room for more Kindred Quirk. Peggi, I hope you'll sign up for the Quirk Naming Ceremony...it's a rite of passage around here. I'm excited to get some inspiration from some "new blood", so to speak! Not that the quirks that have been around here for a while are starting to BORE me or anything, but you know, a person likes seeing NEW STUFF every once in a while...okay, I'd better just shut up now...opening mouth, switching foot! LOL

[artwerx]

Sweet - I'll be snagg'n a blinkie or two :p
Thanks for the warm welcome!

[SpiderGirl]

OH WOW. Thanks to Mishou for spotting my out of place digi layout at digitalkshop and directing me here. I absolutely LOVE everything I've seen here so far. WOW. I just started digi scrapping a few weeks ago so if you'll go easy on me with my technical skills, I have PLENTY of quirkiness to add. ;)

[nicole hinrichs]

welcome spidergirl, hope you feel right at home here

[webchyck]

I just noticed a page you posted over at DST, SpiderGirl, and was just going back to comment on it when I saw you posted it here! So glad you found your way! That Mishou...she's always good for directing traffic this way...she has a keen eye for spotting a quirk! So, welcome aboard! Jump right in and have some fun with us!

[happyrobyn]

Howdy, howdy!!! Glad you are here and love your quirk factor!!

[ruthpics]

Hello! I just joined yesterday...thanks to Pampie who introduced me to this amazing site. I am absolutely in awe of the artwork posted here! I was so inspired that I created my first ever ATC and had a great time making it! I feel a new addiction growing! Yikes! :)

[happyrobyn]

Welcome Ruth! Careful ... being a quirk effects all aspects of you life!!! LOL! Glad to have you join us!

[Nevermore]

I am so happy we have quirkspotters pointing people here. Ruthpics, left a comment on your ATC. I recognised the Pampie photo challenge piece right away. Hope you have a lot of fun here.

[kygirl]

Welcome to all of you new Quirksters. As Becky said, we're always excited to (insert spooky laugh here) "get new blood." See, I can be goofy like that because we can tell already that you're all quirky enough to just ignore me. ;)
Kidding aside, I'm so glad you're here and am looking forward to seeing your work in the gallery and learning more about you through your posts here.

[webchyck]

Hi Ruth! I am so glad Pam sent you our way! I hope you sign up for next month's ATC snail mail swap. Pam has fun in that group, and I'm sure she can give you the scoop. Off to check out your first ATC post! Welcome!

[graybonnie]

Welcome newbies.... I look forward to seeing your creations!

[mspeabody]

I'm new to DAQ but have lurked for some time. I've worked with many of you at SBG, but I'm ready to take the step into allowing my real creative side to come out and play.

[graybonnie]

Welcome welcome Debbie... it is great that you are joining us!

[kygirl]

Welcome to DAQ, Debbie. Looking forward to exploring The Artist's Way with you.

[PamPie]

I'm new to DAQ but have lurked for some time. I've worked with many of you at SBG, but I'm ready to take the step into allowing my real creative side to come out and play.
Hello to you--welcome to the DAQ playground!

[brownie13]

hey Debbie! welcome, welcome!

[Selin]

I'm Celine. I digiscrapbook for a year and a half now but sometimes I want to do something different, more artsy or funny so here I am. Hello everybody !

[PamPie]

I'm Celine. I digiscrapbook for a year and a half now but sometimes I want to do something different, more artsy or funny so here I am. Hello everybody ! Hello Celine--enjoy your time here at DAQ!

[indybev]

You've come to the right place, Celine! Browse the member galleries and you'll see a vast assortment of "fun and artsy"!

[graybonnie]

Welcome Celine! Hope you have a lot of quirky fun!

[kygirl]

Hi, Celine. Let us know if you have any questions. We have an outstanding group of women here -- smart, talented and funny. Hope you enjoy it.

[ruthpics]

Hello and welcome Celine...quirk your heart out! :)

[digime]

Hello to both Debbie and Celine and welcome to Quirkville! Have fun...that's what it's all about!

[Pixeldigger]

Welcome, folks. Jump in and have fun.

[2girlsdesigned]

Cool site I love it! I am new here so bear with me. I love to do hybrid stuff but digital is amazing!!!
Jamie:D

[mizamigo]

Well, if you look around the site, you'll see so much wonderful hybrid stuff. Please take photos and post your hybrid items in the gallery so we can "OOOO and AAAAH" over them. I for one am so envious of anyone who can take ordinary stuff and create beautiful pieces of art.

Welcome!!!

[graybonnie]

Welcome Jamie....can't wait to see your creations!

[webchyck]

Hi Jamie! I can tell you've come to the right place! Jump right in and play along!

[Scraplikecrazy]

Hi everyone, I'm very new here, I have been digiscrapping for almost two years, paper scrapping for 12, bookmaking for about 6, but just fell on over here the other day - although I have been familiar with SBG. I love what I see here, but don't know too much about what all goes on here, versus SBG, so anyone can feel free to enlighten me on anything!!;)

[Ozstuff]

Hi there and welcome to Quirkland. Donna (Kygirl) has been running a "Quirkshop" at SBG to show scrappers that there is another world outside traditional scrapbooking. A step out of the box so to speak. Anything goes at Quirks. Take a trip through the member galleries and you will find lots of ideas. Check out the ETC section of Member Galleries and you can see the results of the Quirkle Challenge (weekly on Sundays). This week it is on the theme of a song with the word "rose" in the title. There is a collection of great entries and they are all soooooo different. That is the fun of Quirks - seeing how different people come up with different takes on the one theme. Digital kits and elements are used but in an entirely different way to that in conventional scrapbooking. Hope this helps. I am sure you will get lots of good advice from other Quirkers.

[indybev]

Ozstuff did a fine job of describing Quirkville to you! It's a free-wheeling, express yourself, think out of the box, kind of place full of supportive quirksisters (and an occasional quirkbrother)! Enjoy!

[Pixeldigger]

I love the chit chat that goes on here. My other favourite bit of Quirkland is the monthly ATC swap, I really enjoy getting these tiny pieces of art through the post. Come on in and play. The only rule is that rules can and should be broken at whim.

[graybonnie]

Welcome Maria...your website has some beautiful creations. Have fun and let your imagination take you to new limits.

[Nevermore]

Hi everyone, I'm very new here, I have been digiscrapping for almost two years, paper scrapping for 12, bookmaking for about 6, but just fell on over here the other day - although I have been familiar with SBG. I love what I see here, but don't know too much about what all goes on here, versus SBG, so anyone can feel free to enlighten me on anything!!;)

So glad you fell over here. DAQ is the sister site to SBG but has significant differences. It is commercial free--nothing is sold or advertised here. If nothing else, that means we are relatively blinky free (and I love that!). To an enormous extent, DAQ is left to run on its own, everything is grass roots. Anyone can post a challenge any time. I think of it as a huge playground well outside the peripheral vision of the adults. All we do is play here. We celebrate all manner of play: fun, serious, challenging, witty. All are welcome and all form of play is of interest to quirks!

[beckyshaw]

Hi, my name is Becky. A friend told me about this site so I thought I would check it out.

I am an artist and art historian who works in Los Angeles. I have two kids and two foster children. I am fortunate enough to earn a living (albeit a small living) from what I love to do.

[Kimmie]

Welcome Becky! Nice to meet you! :)

[Pixeldigger]

Hi, Becky, nice to meet you