How's everyone doing today? [Archive]

mishou

05-04-2006, 05:57 PM

LOL Jessica!!

My day hasn't been the greatest. I'm starting a new job next Thursday so I get this employment package in the mail this afternoon filled with all the forms, contracts, etc. I need to sign and it's all this crap like banking and tax info so they can put me on payroll, and security clearance stuff so I have try to remember all the addresses and phone numbers of the places I've lived in the last 5 years, etc. I've been filling out forms for 3 hours! And what makes everything worse is that they sent everything to me in French even though the woman who hired me knows full well I prefer English. As much as I consider myself fluently bilingual these forms are just a bunch of legal mumbo jumbo and ten-foot long words I've never heard in my life.
UGH!!! IDIOTS (<---say that like Napoleon ;))

Sorry. Just had to rant there for a second.

Anyway, hopefully I can get this over with soon so I can sit down and scrap. I have a Lord of the Rings layout calling my name . . .

Vania16

05-04-2006, 06:06 PM

Wow! 3 hours of forms and in French! Yikes! Hope you're nearing the end :) As for me, I feel like I've been running all day - had to clean the house this morning before work (since I was lazy and didn't do it last night and one of DH's friends is coming by), then had to go to some continuing education stuff, then to the bakery to look at cakes for a friends shower over lunch and now I'm finally in the office trying to get a little done - obviously not doing well as I am quirking instead of working LOL And, somewhere around 2pm I realized that although I had planned on crock pot pork chops for dinner, I didn't actually put it in, so I think we're looking at Mexican food from the taco stand on the way home - that makes everything better :)

webchyck

05-04-2006, 06:08 PM

This has been a surprisingly mellow day around here. And any day is a good day when I get to create something. A lot of people know that I am a FlyLady proponent, so I don't spend scads of time doing housework/laundry anymore. I am actually trying to find ways to FILL UP the six hours my youngest is at school!

AmyK

05-04-2006, 06:24 PM

You all make me laugh so much! I am a major slacker here lately. I used to be a Flybaby, but then I thought I was too cool for it and now I'm back to Chaos again. I have my moments, but right now I am in major need of some decluttering. Does anybody want a bunch of paper scrapping supplies?

Jessica, too funny about your dh.
MG, I cannot wait to see the LOTR layout (and all your Napoleon stuff makes me laugh out loud every time)

I've got leftovers planned for dinner tonight, so I'm really just slacking off and making ATCs that have been in my head forever. I should be napping. I need more tea...

kygirl

05-04-2006, 07:02 PM

webchyck

05-04-2006, 08:14 PM

Luckily my husband is gone Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights! Lots o' freedom! And no one to bug me during SURVIVOR!!!

Ursula

05-04-2006, 10:02 PM

Boy, I am the worlds finest house messier. Another one of my quirks. I with you Donna, been on this site quite a bit. I love,love,love it. Today was crazy driving around, Theophostic appointment, kids gymnastic, my piano lesson, off to the library for the WiFi connect to download for my CT duties. Craziness. I've not gotten a single creative thing done. But, I've got ideas!

Ursula

05-04-2006, 10:02 PM

And I only wish my hubby supported my MADness. I'm afraid those related to me are not so thrilled with art.

SteinwaysMom

05-05-2006, 12:40 AM

Obviously not doing well as I am quirking instead of working

Quirking instead of working...that's the story of me at work since I started digi scrapping...I'm valuable enough at this point for my experience and expertise which is a good thing cause if they knew how much time I was quirking my duties (quirking off?), I would be out of a job!

Oh well, others take cigarette breaks, I take quirk breaks...er lots and lots of them...

Kazadoodle

05-05-2006, 03:45 AM

I'm fine now and no longer over quirked - LOL. This morning, after dropping off my DD at school, I went home, sat down in front of the computer, logged onto here and continued my comment marathon. I ended up commenting, I hope, on every single quirk in the Digital Studio gallery. I'm working my way through the Member Galleries as I noticed there are quirks there, which are not elsewhere - I must be nuts.

Thanks for asking :)

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 04:54 AM

Oh yeah...I have a full-blown case of NAQRHD! Boy, that's fun to say! LOL :D

I was in the kitchen starting dinner, and DH pulled a can of peanuts out of the cabinet. I sang out "sometimes you feel like a nut..." and he responded with "sometimes you're married to one..." if that tells you anything. LOL!

LOL!! Sometimes our dh's know us too well! ;)

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 04:57 AM

Anyway, hopefully I can get this over with soon so I can sit down and scrap. I have a Lord of the Rings layout calling my name . . .

Ohhh....that sounds cool!! Can't wait to see that (as I practically know the whole sequel by heart!) Hey maybe we can do a Lord of the Rings ATC exchange or somethin'?

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 04:58 AM

so I think we're looking at Mexican food from the taco stand on the way home - that makes everything better :)

Hey that's always a great back up meal for me! lol!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 05:00 AM

A lot of people know that I am a FlyLady proponent, so I don't spend scads of time doing housework/laundry anymore. I am actually trying to find ways to FILL UP the six hours my youngest is at school!

OMgoodness!! How long did it take you to get there? I just can't can't seem to get that together and it's been years for me!! But I guess it doesn't help with my ADD and all!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 05:02 AM

I've spent nearly 12 hours either exploring this site or creating a couple of pieces to upload. My house is still dirty and my husband had to bring home dinner. Luckily, he encourages me in my MADness. :o

My dh does too...but once in a while he'll comment about how he does expect me to keep our home in decent order! ;)

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 05:04 AM

You all make me laugh so much! I am a major slacker here lately. I used to be a Flybaby, but then I thought I was too cool for it and now I'm back to Chaos again. I have my moments, but right now I am in major need of some decluttering.

I hear you...last Sat. we had hired a prof. organizer to help us with our home office. But our extra room is paying for it right now as that was were I put what nots! YIKES!!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 05:06 AM

I've not gotten a single creative thing done. But, I've got ideas!

Ohhh sounds like your brewing...sometimes that's when the best stuff gets created! ;)

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 05:08 AM

Quirking instead of working...that's the story of me at work since I started digi scrapping...I'm valuable enough at this point for my experience and expertise which is a good thing cause if they knew how much time I was quirking my duties (quirking off?), I would be out of a job!

Oh well, others take cigarette breaks, I take quirk breaks...er lots and lots of them...

Hey...if it makes you a productive worker than that's all that matters! lol!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-05-2006, 05:11 AM

I went home, sat down in front of the computer, logged onto here and continued my comment marathon.

Hey your on your way! I too am trying to hit the 500 marker...but from what I can tell you will definately be reaching that marker before me!

webchyck

05-05-2006, 09:31 AM

OMgoodness!! How long did it take you to get there? I just can't can't seem to get that together and it's been years for me!! But I guess it doesn't help with my ADD and all!

Oh that's so true...ADD is a unique challenge for FlyBabies. You know, it's hard for me to say how long it's taken me to get here. I've been a FlyBaby for about a year, I guess, but the truth is, I'm probably a BO as Marla says (born-organized). We were regularly decluttering because I don't like clutter, so it wasn't complete CHAOS (can't have anyone over syndrome) but the thing is I would still get REBELLIOUS about routine stuff like cleaning bathrooms and washing sheets! So, realizing it's just going to take 15 minutes (or less) at a time to do routine housework blesses my thinker. I also felt like I had to do the whole week's laundry in ONE DAY--about 12 loads usually. Now, I do two-three a day. I also had a TERRIBLE time with meal planning, so Saving Dinner really helped me get that demon whipped--well, it's backed into a corner anyway...doesn't bug me too much anymore. What I'm really working on right now is the BODY CLUTTER and the stinkin' thinkin' that got my body so cluttered to begin with. 31.5 pounds so far and some major changes in the way I eat, spend time, and take care of myself. Went to the doctor for the first time in 7 years, got on some medication I've needed for a long time, and am feeling much better, hopeful about getting rid of the body clutter one baby step at a time. It's kind of like they say in AA...it works if you work
it. And I want to work it because I want to FLY (finally love yourself)

EDIT: I came back in here to edit this because I have to say that I am guessing that clutter and this "CHAOS" Marla talks about it is probably quite pervasive among artistic and creative people, the kind of people who are easily distracted and just want to play all day, who balk at routines and just want to live in the moment, who never put anything away...but what they don't realize is how it is damaging their REAL creativity and freedom because they are almost enslaved by the CHAOS. This is why I highly recommend FlyLady to everyone--even making some of the simple changes she suggests will bring more peace to your home. I get really nasty when people get all uppity about the shoe thing (she advocates tie-on shoes be worn all day)--if you're used to barefoot, then try a slipper or a flip-flop...if you're used to flip-flops put on strap on sandals (like Clarks)...if you're used to Clarks, put on some Keds...take even THIS change one baby step at a time. It's not a competition or a race or anything...it's just learning to make some routines that fit into your life that really do make things go more smoothly. I know the decluttering has got to be totally overwhelming for some people, but I think most of us would agree that trying to fill the emptiness in our hearts with more stuff did not work out so well for us...most of that clutter can just GO and then you can make room for the LOVE you need and deserve.

Okay, now I'm starting to sound like FlyLady jr. or something!

SteinwaysMom

05-05-2006, 10:22 AM

Can someone clue me on flybabies and flyladies and all that. Never heard of the term.

I have a dual weird artist (goof off, play all day, dawdle around, stay up till the wee hours) and control freak (all my ducks on a row, NO CLUTTER) nature. The latter is very helpful as I am in the IT/computer field. The former draws me to take numerous quirk breaks like all day!

jessica b

05-05-2006, 10:37 AM

I'm assuming it's okay to share a link since it is totally unrelated to the topic here: FlyLady (http://www.flylady.net/). Basically, it is all about getting into the routine of cleaning in small spurts throughout the day, controlling and maintaining clutter. So far, I have only mastered keeping my kitchen sink clean (most of the time). I like to do a '27-fling-boogie' or whatever it is called every couple days because with four boys... it seems like trash and junk just falls out of the ceiling sometimes.

AmyK

05-05-2006, 11:42 AM

I have a dual weird artist (goof off, play all day, dawdle around, stay up till the wee hours) and control freak (all my ducks on a row, NO CLUTTER) nature. The latter is very helpful as I am in the IT/computer field. The former draws me to take numerous quirk breaks like all day!

This is me too. I took a personality test and I am a "Bean Counter" - I'm not supposed to be creative at all. But as my parents always encouraged it (I believe my father is a blocked creative), I have developed some creative traits I normally wouldn't have.

This does not mean my house is clean though! It just means that I get paralyzed when it's not!

happyrobyn

05-05-2006, 01:50 PM

I'm quirking off too (great term Debra!). Perhaps it's better to say quirking at work. Anyway, just trying to get caught up on what's going on around here because I will be out of commission ALL weekend. Sooooo sad! I'm flying in my employees from Little Rock, Arkansas (we own a business up there as well) and we have to entertain them all evening. Then tomorrow and Sunday we have training meetings all day and dinners at night. YUCK! No computer time for me.

As far as a clean house ... LOL! That just doesn't happen for me. With 4 young kids it's just a disaster. I do 2 or 3 loads of laundry every day but it doesn't seem like it. Just pop a load in during breakfast and then before I go to work I put that load in the dryer and another in the washer. After work I usually do one more. It works. And we always have clean clothes but the rest of the house if full of schoolwork, backpacks, toys ... LOL!

Vania16

05-05-2006, 01:53 PM

I see a lot of myself around here LOL I'm the odd anal-ADD combo too - everyone thinks I'm so organized at work, but it's mostly just a means of controling the chaos in my head :)

Ursula

05-05-2006, 02:25 PM

I thought I posted here this AM, but tis not here. Oh well! I'm a live in the moment kind of gal, so I think that comes out a lot in my art.

Kazadoodle

05-05-2006, 07:31 PM

I wish someone could get my DH to look at FlyLady - he is such a clutter bug! I used to get all upset about it but in order to live with him, I had to live with it and now it doesn't bother me, only occasionally do I loose it and start throwing things away.

My house is a mess - it's never been this messy in all my life - ever! I'm 41, so that's a long time - LOL.

Why tie up shoes? I don't get that at all. When I got out, i wear strap up shoes, does that count?

AmyK

05-05-2006, 07:54 PM

I've always understood her shoe point to be that you act as you are dressed. So if you are wearing shoes, you are more "ready to go" than if you weren't. And if you wear lace up shoes, you can't kick them off on a whim. I think it really does help get you in gear, and I find I do more when I'm dressed to work.

My very first day on Flylady (two years ago this month! You should have seen the state of squalor we lived in then - I can hardly bear looking at my first-born's baby pictures) I tied on my lace-up shoes, shined my sink, and promptly fell asleep on the couch with my shoes still on. I so missed the point. :p

jessica b

05-05-2006, 08:17 PM

LOL, Amy!! But, at least your sink was clean....and that's a start!

happyrobyn

05-05-2006, 11:21 PM

Speaking of shoes ... or lack of ... I must admit that I spend at least 90% of my time sans shoes!! And I work full time!! LOL! I teach motor skills and gymnastics and never have on shoes at work. The only time I have them on most days is to go to and from work. And even then they are usually just flip flops!

Fiddlette

05-06-2006, 06:50 AM

Thankfully, because i work, i don't have to clean my house, i pay to have it done....and good thing cause i'm terrible at everything practical that a wife should be....seriously domestically impaired!!

I just finished 6 days in a row of teaching and recitals...I usually only teach 4 or 5 days, and not in a row, with a day off thrown in here and there...but this week was different..im beat!!

And we have our end o the year concert coming up, so preps for that are ongoing at the moment....

creating sometimes causes me stress when I have a dt assignment during times like this....but most of the time, it is my sanity!!!

CathyRose

05-06-2006, 11:01 PM

I have the FlyLady book, signed up on the web site and all. The emails just got to me! Deleting the emails took up so much time I didn't have time to do the exercises. Plus my favorite shoes are my Birkenstock clogs. I like things tidy but I am a big procrastinator and time waster. (and I say that proudly) I usually waste most of the day scrapping and on the MB's then get busy 2 hours before DH gets home. Terrible, I know but after working as an RN for 25 years, it is kinda fun is be a stay at home slacker! I don't do this everyday, mind you, too much guilt for that.

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-09-2006, 05:34 AM

I usually waste most of the day scrapping and on the MB's then get busy 2 hours before DH gets home.

OMgoodness!! I thought I was the only one who did that! But for me it really is ADD/ADHD related because I either get so distracted with a million other little projects or one big one that I totally lose track of time and before I know it, I hear the garage door open and I run to the kitchen!! Totally hear you about the deleting thing!! Miss a few days and your inbox is maxed out! lol!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-09-2006, 05:36 AM

CathyRose

05-09-2006, 11:05 AM

:D Gina, the sound of the garage door opening is also my signal to scramble! ROTFL.

Vania16

05-09-2006, 12:54 PM

I'm with you Robyn! The less shoes the better! I only own two pairs of shoes with ties - tennis shoes for the gym and my hiking boots, otherwise it's clogs, sandles, even heels, but nothing that I can't slip off LOL Even at work, if I'm in my office, the shoes are off - just have to remember to put them back on to go to meetings LOL Maybe I should add extreme shoe-aversion to my list of quirks :)

jessica b

05-09-2006, 03:29 PM

:D Gina, the sound of the garage door opening is also my signal to scramble! ROTFL.

OMG! This is so true for me, too! I feel like you people are reading my mind. :rolleyes:

CathyRose

05-09-2006, 05:28 PM

Laughing, well today I got caught! I was so engrossed in the MB that I didn't hear the garage door. I looked like the cat who swallowed the canary! Good thing my DH is very laid back. As long as I put something on the table (anything) for dinner, he is happy!:D

happyrobyn

05-09-2006, 05:37 PM

LOL! I've been caught many times!!

Vania16

05-09-2006, 06:10 PM

LOL I always know I've been on too long when DH closes the door to the study - our very own personal passive aggressive "come play with me" signal :)

jessica b

05-09-2006, 06:50 PM

Fortunately (but maybe it really is a bad thing), my desk is in the living room area - we have an open floor plan so I am never isolating myself from the rest of the family and I cannot escape having to see any kid-messes (otherwise I would probably forget that I had picking up to do).

Lisa, LOL, I love the shutting of the door thing!! I always know I have been on too long or am sitting down to "check my mail" at the wrong time when my DH gives me *the look* I haven't decided exactly what kind of emotion he's trying to get across, but it works :o

AmyK

05-09-2006, 06:59 PM

Jessica, our home is the same. We have both computers on a long table against the living room wall, and I can see everything from here. We also live on an apartment on a hill, so I can hear dh's car about 5 minutes before he actually makes it in the door. I've been known to start dinner and change clothes to make it look like I've been having an uber-productive day just minutes before he steps in. :D (note to self: edit this post if dh ever does join this site)

CathyRose

05-09-2006, 07:32 PM

I hear you Amy! Might not want him to know everything. Your Message Boards are the "Final Frontier" I won't be inviting my DH to any of mine. Hey, you have to have something all to yourself!

Ursula

05-09-2006, 07:43 PM

Wow, I can sooo relate to all of you. Love the way we try to make it look like we've worked so hard all day. Deceptive little critters aren't we. Oh, I meant 'quirkers'.

My day has been full of work, I just got a job taking photos for a realtor. I may be able to support my habit now. I'm also trying to narrow down what exactly I want for my camera. I shopping for the Canon 30D but figuring out which lenses I want is killing me. Anyone care to comment. This is my first SLR so I really haven't got a good feel. I know I want to be able to take indoor shots with low light so I need a lense with a big aperature. But how often do most of you find yourself being willing to change lenses?

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-09-2006, 10:20 PM

Kazadoodle

05-10-2006, 02:25 AM

As my DH is an original computer geek, he's on the computer for hours himself - LOL. But he does like to take a break around 9.30 and watch some TV or movies and then goes to the lounge room and he calls me and says - so, are you coming or not? LOL

We have a separate room for the computers - some evenings it's so funny as I'm on the computer, DH is on the computer and DD (5 - who's had her own since she was 3!!!), is also on the computer - not too sure if it's a good thing or not he works in the industry - LOL. But I did manage to get PS CS2 and a Wacom because of it - so, probably good

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-10-2006, 02:44 AM

You lucky duck!! I've been wanting a WACOM since they first came out with them! I still haven't been able to justify getting one to my dh yet though! :mad: :( :cool:

happyrobyn

05-10-2006, 07:31 AM

I hate to admit this but at the present time, there are 3 desktops and 3 laptops at my house. So sad ... not even 1 of the laptops is mine!!!

jessica b

05-10-2006, 11:51 AM

My day has been full of work, I just got a job taking photos for a realtor. I may be able to support my habit now. I'm also trying to narrow down what exactly I want for my camera. I shopping for the Canon 30D but figuring out which lenses I want is killing me. Anyone care to comment. This is my first SLR so I really haven't got a good feel. I know I want to be able to take indoor shots with low light so I need a lense with a big aperature. But how often do most of you find yourself being willing to change lenses?

Hey - the new job sounds awesome Ursula! I would love to do something like this.

I can't say much about the Canon 30D. I have an Olympus E-300. A couple months ago, it fell out of my camera bag (totally my fault - I admit) and landed on the lens...and it's not covered under the warranty (ugh). So... instead of going with the same lens that came in the kit, I have been trying to decide which lens I would use the most often. I really would love something versatile because I honestly don't see myself changing lenses often at all - at least until I am closer to mastering more of the SLR features and techniques :o

I'm also in the market for a new printer, if anyone wants to rack up some posts by giving their recommendations! ;)

Ursula

05-10-2006, 12:04 PM

Well, I'm off today to fondle cameras, maybe one will tell me it needs me. LOL!

Vania16

05-10-2006, 12:33 PM

Good luck with the camera hunting! I'm afraid I'm no help, I've never had an SLR either, but I can't wait to hear what you settle on :)

CathyRose

05-10-2006, 12:41 PM

I was lucky enough to get the Canon Digital Rebel D10 a while back for a good price because the new models were coming out. I have two lenses but I am somewhat lazy so I rarely change it. We used SLR's for years before digi, then when we switched to digi used a Canon PowerShot 45. I still take that one if I am going somewhere with a lot of moister,sand or dust or don't want to take the heavier one. I can't say that I am a particularly good photographer. I would like to improve on that!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-11-2006, 04:44 AM

:eek: Okay girls...I didn't get caught exactly but my dh just earlier today asked me 'what's going on? Why are you on that computer so much?' I really didn't know what to say because how do you justify trying to reach 500 posts for a kit?:confused: :o :o

kygirl

05-11-2006, 09:11 AM

I broke down and admitted to my husband why I was spending so much time at this one site. He just lifted his eyebrow at me (he thinks I'm quirky). :)

Ursula, so excited for you. Good luck on finding the perfect camera.

Vania16

05-11-2006, 10:34 AM

LOL Gina - If he's anything like my DH if you tell him you can get something free, he'll be pretty happy ;) At least it worked with mine - of course he already thinks I'm a bit quirky :)

AmyK

05-11-2006, 11:31 AM

Jessica, I have an Epson Stylus Photo R800 that I love. It has 8 separate ink cartridges, so you only have to buy the one you need. It's not a large format, though - just prints your standard letter size as well as CDs but I don't scrap in 12x12 anyway. It makes gorgeous prints, in my opinion!

CathyRose

05-11-2006, 12:11 PM

Printer-wise I have always gotten HP products and been happy with them. I use a HP PhotoSmart, and I have the 9300 which is the wide format printer.
Both do an excellent printing job but the wide format doesn't handle thick cardstock that well.

happyrobyn

05-11-2006, 12:39 PM

I have an Epson R300 and it's ok. I don't print much with it. I have all of my pages printed by a printer.

jessica b

05-11-2006, 09:06 PM

I will likely still send most of my layouts out to be printed, so I don't really need a wide format. I'd really just like to print good photographs for my paper layouts, and digital elements and stuff for altering.

jessica b

05-11-2006, 09:08 PM

btw - can we toot here? It's nothing extraordinary, but cool for me. :Dq

Ursula

05-11-2006, 09:15 PM

As far as printer's go, I've always stuck with Epson, they've had a good reputation as far as archival quality printing and they make beautiful prints. I think HP has now come out with archival inks but I don't know much about them. I think sending your work out is probably cheaper and more reliabel in the long run.

I've settleed on the camera, but not the lenses. Hope to sit down with dh tonight and work out some of the questions.

Ursula

05-11-2006, 09:16 PM

Oh Jessica, I'm game to hear your toot! I say toot away! But no farting please.

happyrobyn

05-11-2006, 09:33 PM

I wanna hear the toot, too!

AmyK

05-11-2006, 09:40 PM

toot that horn, baby!

jessica b

05-11-2006, 11:13 PM

Well, a few months ago I was contacted by the founder of Scrapbook & Cards Today, which is a new Canadian magazine that is distributed freely in scrapbook stores. She was really interested in digital scrapping in general, but she asked me to write an article about using digital supplies in conjunction with traditional supplies. This has always been a cool concept to me, because I still scrap "hands-on", so I was eager to do the article. I'm not sure yet how much of my actual artwork (3 layouts & one card) will go into the magazine, but I also created a free printable - nothing fancy, but still... I'm excited, as I haven't really been published before (unless you count two altered rolodex's that came out in a super late edition of Coorespondence Art last year).

Everything will be in the summer issue, and I get more excited the closer it gets. Are the giddy moments to be expected? I go from giddy (yay! I get to see my stuff in super gloss print) to embarrassed (oh crap, what if people think my article is stupid?) to scared (they're going to look at me!! eeek!) ...

Anyway, if I ever get another chance to do something like this...I'm going all out quirk! :D

Ursula

05-11-2006, 11:17 PM

Wow Jessica, that's AWESOME! Big congrats to you! Emotional rollercoasters are surely to be expected. Just take chocholate!

AmyK

05-11-2006, 11:21 PM

Oh Jess, that is WAY too cool! Congratulations! I've been published twice and I always feel that way too. Actually, I'm going through the same rollercoaster over this stupid Ultimate contest... so silly! I'm sure your article is fantastico!

SteinwaysMom

05-11-2006, 11:36 PM

Hey we're fighting to be acknowleged as both digital (scrap) artists AND quirky ones at that so I'm all for tooting here. Congrats!

happyrobyn

05-11-2006, 11:41 PM

An article ... so cool! Congrats!!!

Vania16

05-12-2006, 02:57 AM

Wow! Congrats Jessica! That's really cool.

kygirl

05-12-2006, 02:31 PM

That's great news, Jessica. There's something so exciting about seeing your name in print.

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-12-2006, 04:52 PM

Wow congradulations Jessica!! How exciting for you!! :D

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-12-2006, 04:52 PM

Hey we're fighting to be acknowleged as both digital (scrap) artists AND quirky ones at that so I'm all for tooting here. Congrats!

Let the revolution begin!! :D

happyrobyn

05-12-2006, 04:59 PM

It's only just beginning! LOL! Where once the door was slammed in our faces ... soon they will be begging us to enter!

Ursula

05-12-2006, 05:07 PM

Ya'll wanna here something funny. I just two LO today for a design team I am on. I thought both of them to be extremely flat, blah, ordinary, boooorrrrinngggg! So I posted them to several gallerys like a good DT member, and guess what. I've gotten more looks from these blah LO than anything I've posted in weeks. Now, mind you, I've been posting my way cool artsy stuff that I love. I guess the rest of the world doesn't have the same appreciation for my creative side as all of you.

Besides, it drained me of all available creativity. I wanted to make it funky and wierd, but figured I should not. Oh well, glad I have you guys to play with.

AmyK

05-12-2006, 05:11 PM

I'm glad you're here to play too, Ursula. I'm glad for all of you here! I did a layout yesterday that was about half and half - I did a few quirky things, but still kept it pretty tame... and it's been one of my most "popular" layouts in months. I really want to go all out but I'm still holding myself back on the "traditional" scrapping side...

happyrobyn

05-12-2006, 05:23 PM

LOL Ursula! Not long ago I conducted a VERY scientific experiment to see how my cutesy layouts fair against my "other" ones. I started a layout while my husband was shaving and was done with it by the time he got out of the shower so we're talking 15 minutes max. NO journaling at all (it almost killed me) ... and as I heard the shower water turn off, I slapped on some dumb title. Guess what - I got like 10 comments in no time. Mind you - it was very pink and my daughter is adorable ... but 10 comments!! ROFL! I have taken days to complete some layouts where every little detail was painstakingly thought about and only received 1 or 2 comments. But you know, it really doesn't bother me. When I am happy with a layout - I feel successful. The scrapping are for just that ... scrapping. We are more into the art aspect and that's why this site is so good for us.

Vania16

05-12-2006, 05:26 PM

For me, I think there's room for both - although I never seem to have enough time for anything LOL - but really, I kind of look at it as the difference between sketching and painting - both fun, just different. I like doing more straightforward scrapbook designs, but I like doing quirky stuff too - I've started to blend the two more, and I definitely think there's a lot of room for quirkiness in the traditional scrapbook layout, but I don't mind living a bit split personalitish (yeah, that's a word) LOL

Vania16

05-12-2006, 05:27 PM

Looks like we were typing at the same time Robyn - you said it well :)

CathyRose

05-12-2006, 11:25 PM

I think we are often surprised at what layouts get comments. It is just such a subjective thing. I still feel disappointed when something I spend tons of time on only gets one or two comments but I am really trying to get over that. Sometimes that you just can't help taking it personally, I guess.

Nevermore

05-13-2006, 01:03 AM

I haven't read this thread before so I got to read nine pages. What an interesting conversation. I gave a little thought to posting 89 responses a la Gina, lol! but have basically given up on reaching the posting deadline. My posts are just too darn long.

Speaking of which, I got the Flylady purple ostrich duster for my birthday. It is to die for and I would never ever ever use it for dusting. I might consider wearing it as some form of accessory if I can figure it out (double sided tape usually works to adhere foreign objects to my body so that might be my weapon of choice).

Mishou, I am dying to see your LOTR layout. I did one of Max many moons ago and when I read you spoke Elvish I filed that away in my "wait till you know her long enough" cabinet as I am dying to trade favours --for me, you will translate the title of the layout into Elvish.

Jessica, cool beans! I don't really go to scrap stores but I hope you remind everyone when the publication comes out so I can stop by and grab it and drop your name to anyone standing around in the store...

Comments on layouts--I give up. The most comments I ever got was for a piece that I said was done following a tutorial for how to use a lot of bad pictures. And while I don't believe anything is new under the sun, I have done a couple of pieces that were extremely technically different and unique that received only those kind hearted comments that are kind but not enthused if you know what I mean. If I am being honest, I do rely a lot on comments because I have no real life support

I bought a wide format printer (Canon i9900) but don't use 12 x 12 much. It is great for 11 x 17. I enjoy it but could live without it. On the other hand I kicked and screamed for ages before I bought a decent scanner and realised after the first scan that I should have had one from the beginning.

mishou

05-13-2006, 10:55 AM

LOL Nevermore! I said I tried to learn Elvish . .. didn't say I got very far!
How 'bout Dwarfish runes? LOL That I might be able to pull off. . . .
I started that LOTR layout the day I first made that post about it and I just can't seem to finish it. Maybe I'll just post the photo LOL

happyrobyn

05-13-2006, 02:31 PM

You elven people are strange!! ROFL!!

Ursula

05-13-2006, 02:40 PM

happyrobyn

05-13-2006, 02:48 PM

I know what you're saying! Sometimes I just add elements because they look good. But other times I add things that mean something to me but that no one else would understand.

mishou

05-13-2006, 03:08 PM

Nevermore: my LOTRQC (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=564&cat=500&ppuser=24) is up in the gallery
(Lord of the Rings Quirky Crap)

AmyK

05-13-2006, 05:04 PM

Hey Nevermore, will you make a layout of your duster? pretty please?? I keep thinking I want to get one for myself (especially since hubby broke my wool duster), but I haven't been sure I want to spend so much.

MG, I love your LOTR LO! You just moved up a notch or two in my book to MY HERO.

Belles

05-13-2006, 05:25 PM

I have a chest cold or something like that. Am about to lose my voice I think. And its mothers day -- its sooooooo not far to feel so horrible today. :(

kygirl

05-13-2006, 07:37 PM

Oh, Belles, sorry you're feeling so awful today. We're having a rainy, dreary day here today, so I think I'm going to go do some paper scrapping.

Loved all the talk about folks commenting on your layouts. I found out quite early on that what I thought was good and what the average scrapbooker thought was good was quite different. Still not sure which one of us was right. :)

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-13-2006, 08:10 PM

Okay Nevermore...you could of had like 10 posts for that 1! lol!! Besides, that's what this thread is for so feel free to break your post for more next time! ;)

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-13-2006, 08:10 PM

Nevermore: my LOTRQC (http://www.digitalartquirks.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=564&cat=500&ppuser=24) is up in the gallery
(Lord of the Rings Quirky Crap)

Mishou...that title cracked me up! Totally quirky!!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-13-2006, 08:13 PM

OMgoodness!! Don't get me started on the comments!! Well I've been online for at least the past 5 years and I've gotten more comments since joining this and ScrapArtist's communities.

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-13-2006, 08:14 PM

Although even on SA I've noticed that most of my deep or quirky layouts only got responses from those of you who are also part of this community! Funny huh?

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-13-2006, 08:16 PM

And I agree...all my cutesy stuff usually get more responses!! As for the traditional stuff...they almost never got any comments and I realize now because they were never the latest trend or technique or sketch...especially since as the natural rebel I am I would do what I wanted to do or felt and that was always not wanting to do what everyone else is! lol!

Ursula

05-13-2006, 08:17 PM

Guess we'll have to settle for our own little artsy communtiy! That's OK, I'm loving it here.

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-13-2006, 08:18 PM

Don't get me wrong...I like other people's work and admire them but I guess as an artist I tend to feel like I need to come up with my own original look.
This sometimes is tiring so usually in between my original phases I go for cutesy! lol!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-13-2006, 08:18 PM

Guess we'll have to settle for our own little artsy communtiy! That's OK, I'm loving it here.

Me too! We are unique

Nevermore

05-13-2006, 11:26 PM

I will tell you what I think is downright strange. Amy, not just you BUT SOMEONE ON ANOTHER BOARD, has asked me to scrap my purple feather duster. I will definitely have to tackle it (I have never had a commission before let alone two people asking for the same thing). But it is far more tactile than visual if you know what I mean.

Gina, I know! I know!~ about the posting but things are so seriously out of kilter here (work has gone into hyperdrive, roof is leaking, washing machine is leaking, kitchen is torn apart to allow new machine to be delivered but delivery men have refused to deliver, can't find a machine I can move down there, dirty laundry is stacked to the rafters, unexpected international visitors, and I think I am getting my period). I have decided not to go for the posting thing because I am just too stressed.

I did a cutesy poo layout of my kid as a hobbit. And my kid as Hansel. I am going to post them even though this is not a cutesy poo layout kind of place. It is definitely a LOTR kinda place and Hansel really isn't supposed to be cutesy but actually frightening.

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-14-2006, 01:35 AM

Gina, I know! I know!~ about the posting but things are so seriously out of kilter here (work has gone into hyperdrive, roof is leaking, washing machine is leaking, kitchen is torn apart to allow new machine to be delivered but delivery men have refused to deliver, can't find a machine I can move down there, dirty laundry is stacked to the rafters, unexpected international visitors, and I think I am getting my period). I have decided not to go for the posting thing because I am just too stressed.

Well that's understandable! Yes less stress is best!!

Nevermore

05-14-2006, 08:26 AM

That should be a mantra: yes! less stress, is best!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-14-2006, 04:12 PM

Happy Mother's Day Ladies! Hope you are all having a fabulous quirkalicious day!

Cre8tvlyYrs

05-14-2006, 04:14 PM

That should be a mantra: yes! less stress, is best!

lol! I often manage to rhyme without meaning to!! :D

CathyRose

05-15-2006, 12:40 AM

That may be the most generous compliment I've recieved in a while Robyn, thanks. Oh, wait, I'm not elven, you weren't even talking about me. bummer.

About comments on LO. I have been astonished sometimes at the things people read into artwork. For me, I'm not all that deep and if it's meant to mean something, I usually write about it. so sometimes folks see stuff that I didn't even know was there and I just think, cool, I'm deeper than I thought. LOL but seriously, I wonder if the 'great artists' could hear what people have to say about "what they were thinking when they painted this", I just wonder if they would be ROTFL. It cracks me up how sure we are about what some dead person was thinking when they wrote this or that book or whatever. Seems to me like it's all a crap shoot!

I can't say there is any deep meaning in my artwork or layouts, I usually say whatever is obvious. I don't want to spend time trying to make something that has a statement or message, although I enjoy that kind of thing too when somebody does it. I just want to have fun. If there is a meaning or a message, okay too, but I don't want to fake it. I do think it is cool when someone looks at your artwork and says "oh that such and such brings your eye right to the so and so." You know, something you may have not even intended but it is good. (Rambling now, sorry!)