Sep 27 2016, 8:34 PM PatriciaMoore: Glad you are back Sarah
Sep 27 2016, 8:34 PM Jennifer: AN EXTRA WARM WELCOME TO ALL THE NEWCOMERS! "OLD TIMERS", ANY WORDS OF WISDOM TO IMPART?
Sep 27 2016, 8:34 PM DeborahAlexander: Hi, I'm new to Simple Scrapper and Refresh
Sep 27 2016, 8:35 PM Jennifer: SO THIS IS A TYPE-WRITTEN CHAT.. NO AUDIO OR VIDEO, IF YOU HAVEN'T FIGURED THAT OUT YET. THAT MEANS YOU CAN BE IN YOUR PJS!
Sep 27 2016, 8:35 PM PatriciaMoore: You ladies are in for a real treat. Jennifer is a great coach
Sep 27 2016, 8:35 PM SarahRoeder: Welcome newcomers! Don't be afraid to ask questions and offer suggestions!
Sep 27 2016, 8:35 PM TeraNakano-Louie: Hi! Just remembered the chat was now. I'm new and glad to join in.
Sep 27 2016, 8:35 PM Jennifer: DURING REFRESH I'M HOSTING OFFICE HOURS DAILY. YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL. I HOST DAILY AND AT DIFFERENT TIMES SO THAT HOPEFULLY EVERYONE CAN ATTEND ONE OR TWO SESSIONS.
Sep 27 2016, 8:35 PM SarahRoeder: Thanks Patricia
Sep 27 2016, 8:36 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Jump right in. Do what you can. And remember there are no Rules!
Sep 27 2016, 8:36 PM NicoleKann: You can sign up for simple scrapper texts to get reminders. I love them and count on 'em.
Sep 27 2016, 8:36 PM IrisFox: Are we here to talk about our assignment for day 1, or do we do that in the FB group?
Sep 27 2016, 8:36 PM Jennifer: OUR REGULAR MEMBER CHATS HAVE A REGULAR AGENDA WHERE WE SHARE VICTORIES, DISCUSS INSPIRATIONS, AND TACKLE CHALLENGES...
Sep 27 2016, 8:36 PM Jennifer: BUT THE REFRESH OFFICE HOURS ARE MORE FOCUSED ON *YOU*. I'M HERE, WE'RE ALL HERE REALLY, TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.TO PROVIDE CLARITY AND FORWARD MOVEMENT ON WHATEVER YOU NEED.
Sep 27 2016, 8:37 PM
KendraPeters: Iris - watch for Jennifer's prompts/ posts in ALL CAPS. She guides us thru the chat -keeps us on track......lol
Sep 27 2016, 8:37 PM IrisFox: Ok Kendra
Sep 27 2016, 8:37 PM Jennifer: OR I TRY
Sep 27 2016, 8:37 PM Jennifer: FIRST OFF, ARE THERE ANY MORE TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW THINGS WORK?
Sep 27 2016, 8:38 PM AprilSwingler: Once I save a copy of the google docs does it auto save my changes? I couldn't figure out how to save.
Sep 27 2016, 8:38 PM Jennifer: YOU ARE ALSO WELCOMED TO EMAIL [email protected] OR CLICK THAT HELP BUTTON IN THE LOWER RIGHT IF YOU EVER HAVE A PROBLEM. BUT I'M HAPPY TO ANSWER QUESTIONS HERE ABOUT EXPECTATIONS, HOW TO WORK THROUGH THE RETREAT MATERIALS.
Sep 27 2016, 8:38 PM Jennifer: IT AUTO-SAVES APRIL.
Sep 27 2016, 8:38 PM AprilSwingler: Thanks!
Sep 27 2016, 8:40 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Jennifer - I loved the Google Doc option.
Sep 27 2016, 8:41 PM CathyCaines: I haven't been able to check anything out yet sadly!! I'll do two days in one tomorrow, I think!
Sep 27 2016, 8:41 PM Jennifer: THAT'S OK CATHY... THE MATERIALS WILL BE THERE FOR YOU INDEFINITELY.. TO WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE.
Sep 27 2016, 8:42 PM KendraPeters: I loved the Pinterest vision board and timer. I could brainstorm and not have to watch the clock.
Sep 27 2016, 8:42 PM Jennifer: I ALWAYS RECOMMEND EVERYONE DOES WHAT THEY CAN AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT KEEPING PACE.
Sep 27 2016, 8:42 PM Jennifer: YAY KENDRA!
Sep 27 2016, 8:42 PM Jennifer: OK, ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT TODAY'S VISION BOARD EXERCISE?
Sep 27 2016, 8:42 PM LoniRedden: I'm excited for the Simple Scrapbook school. I love to be a scrapbooking student!
Sep 27 2016, 8:42 PM PamelaMontagno: I will start tomorrow
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM JennyMcGee: I did the vision board on Pinterest. What a fun exercise. I loved it.
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM IrisFox: I have my Vision Board and wrote down my reflections. I'm just wondering, are people sharing their boards/reflections/or both on the FB group, or do we keep it to ourselves?
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM CarrieAnderson: windows always knows its chat night and does updates!!! argh!
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM
AleceNewell: I was wondering if there is a way to locate other student's vision boards
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM Jennifer: SO RIGHT NOW YOU ALL ARE *IN* SIMPLE SCRAPBOOKING SCHOOL. I'M TEACHING THE CURRICULUM LIVE AT THE RETREAT SO EVERYONE IS UP TO SPEED!
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM KendraPeters: I am always brimming with ideas of what to do ne t after these type of retreats. alas they are not long enough.
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM CarolineHackney: I'm doing my vision board now as this is the only time I have in the day. Multitasking but I want to do it.
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM Jennifer: PLUS YOU ALL WILL GET ACCESS TO THE SELF-PACED VERSION WHEN IT IS RELEASED. IT WILL HAVE SOME SMALL TWEAKS AND REFINEMENTS.
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM LoniRedden: I didn't get very far into it. I lit my candle and my 3 year old made a wish, I lit the candle again, he made another wish. - I guess I could do it without a candle.
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: I found that some of the prompts produced the same results. I think that probably suggests that I have a pretty clear picture of what works for me.
Sep 27 2016, 8:43 PM CarrieAnderson: anyways...haahahaa...here now. havent done vision board yet as i just got home but im excited to do it tonight and have LOVED everyones thoughts on the FB page!
Sep 27 2016, 8:44 PM IrisFox: I did it at 2am. there was no candle involved. lol
Sep 27 2016, 8:44 PM CarolineHackney: No candle here either
Sep 27 2016, 8:44 PM Jennifer: OH, THAT'S A GREAT IDEA... I DIDN'T THINK TO HAVE PEOPLE SHARE THE LINK. I'LL START A THREAD FOR THAT!
Sep 27 2016, 8:44 PM EdithBanks: I had a hard time with the feelign
Sep 27 2016, 8:44 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: On a related note - I discovered that if you type "Timer" into Google. A simple timer pops up at the top of the Google results page, auto set to 5 minutes. Just one click to start it.
Sep 27 2016, 8:45 PM KendraPeters: Was at Starbucks......does a latte count? I did have to blow on it like a candle.....
Sep 27 2016, 8:45 PM EdithBanks: Prompt- didn't get any images
Sep 27 2016, 8:45 PM IrisFox: I had a hard time with feeling too because I first tried searching for "energized" and all I got was exercise tips. So NOT what I was looking for.
Sep 27 2016, 8:45 PM CarrieAnderson: what was your feeling edith....
Sep 27 2016, 8:45 PM PatriciaMoore: cool info Terri
Sep 27 2016, 8:45 PM NicoleKann: Lol Kendra!
Sep 27 2016, 8:45 PM LoniRedden: Haha, Kendra. It was relaxing right?
Sep 27 2016, 8:45 PM AleceNewell: Kendra that sounds like a great addition - smells so good
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM TanyaGreaves: I put on my diffuser with essential oils to do my lesson.....seemed to help!
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM JudiPartlo: Hi everyone - just got in. Doing my Vision Board tonight but I did watch the video and really like the insights that Jennifer got out of it.
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM CarrieAnderson: iris...maybe color combos that feel entergetic?
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: I woke up early and did most of my Vision Board in 20 minutes before I got ready for the day. That was fun.
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM JudiPartlo: Great idea, Tanya - I love using essential oils!
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM PatriciaMoore: ditto Tanya
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM EdithBanks: Content , then I tried zen
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM IrisFox: I changed it to excited. Which just gave me quotes.
Sep 27 2016, 8:46 PM IrisFox: Am I supposed to be looking for hits on visual pages?
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM CarrieAnderson: edith...maybe things that make you feel content...
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM Alissa Williams: when I searched for productive scrapbooking I got a bunch of bullet journal links so that was interesting
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM Jennifer: SO WHEN I WAS WRITING THE LESSON I GOT CHILLS WHEN I FOUND THE QUOTE... BECAUSE I ALREADY HAD THE INSTRUCTION TO LIGHT A CANDLE, THE LESSON WAS ALREADY ABOUT LETTING GO, AND INCLUDED FINDING WHAT POPS OUT FROM THE VISION BOARD... SO THE QUOTE BROUGHT IT ALL TOGETHER FOR ME.
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM CarolineHackney: I found the video helpful in understanding the purpose behind each search
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM TanyaGreaves: I agree, the video was very helpful.
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM AleceNewell: Looked the photo associated with quote
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM IrisFox: Yes the video was helpful. I wanted to steal some of yours Jennifer.
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM
EdithBanks: Good idea Carrie
Sep 27 2016, 8:47 PM Cheryl Carnes: I don't use google so it make take time. Working on the white board.
Sep 27 2016, 8:48 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Iris - I pinned quotes. Words always do more for me than pictures. So my Vision Boards tend to be word heavy. Whatever works for you.
Sep 27 2016, 8:48 PM SarahRoeder: That's awesome Jennifer - love it when something comes together like that!
Sep 27 2016, 8:48 PM IrisFox: I did get some good inspirational quotes.
Sep 27 2016, 8:48 PM AleceNewell: Edith can you add the word image or images to your search cue?
Sep 27 2016, 8:49 PM Jennifer: OH INTERESTING.. AS I ONLY PINNED A FEW WORDS... I THINK I WAS MORE GOING FOR A MOOD.
Sep 27 2016, 8:49 PM PamelaMontagno: I can spend hours on pinterest
Sep 27 2016, 8:49 PM SarahRoeder: Amen Pamela!
Sep 27 2016, 8:49 PM CarrieAnderson: jennifer...thats how i read it...mood...theres probably going to be lots of color on my page hahahaa
Sep 27 2016, 8:49 PM Jennifer: DID ANYONE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE EXERCISE THAT THEY COULDN'T WORK THROUGH?
Sep 27 2016, 8:50 PM NicoleKann: I love the hunt for meaningful quotes.
Sep 27 2016, 8:50 PM PatriciaMoore: I'm still digesting mine, Jennifer. Thank you for your suggestions.
Sep 27 2016, 8:50 PM EdithBanks: Alece - I will try that too
Sep 27 2016, 8:51 PM IrisFox: I managed to pin 93 pins, so I guess I worked through my hangups. lol
Sep 27 2016, 8:51 PM CarrieAnderson: FYI...in other random news....google is 18 years old today...hahahahaaaa
Sep 27 2016, 8:51 PM Jennifer: I'M NOT SUPER WOO-WOO... BUT I FIND TAROT CARDS, EVEN FORTUNE COOKIES, SIMILAR TO QUOTES.. IN THAT RANDOM WORDS CAN SPEAK TO WHAT YOU'RE TRYING TO UNCOVER.
Sep 27 2016, 8:51 PM Alissa Williams: I had trouble with deciding what my answers were to the questions. I hemmed and hawed on "a format always worth it" and a project I love to do again and again
Sep 27 2016, 8:52 PM AleceNewell: Really Carrie -doesn't seem that long
Sep 27 2016, 8:52 PM IrisFox: I remember when an engineer I worked with sent me the invitation to join google. 18 yrs ago sounds about right...
Sep 27 2016, 8:52 PM KendraPeters: Funny...a lot of my favorite pages start with song lyrics in my head
Sep 27 2016, 8:52 PM IrisFox: Love that Kendra
Sep 27 2016, 8:52 PM NicoleKann: Yup. Song lyrics for me too.
Sep 27 2016, 8:52 PM CarrieAnderson: kendra...i have been meaning to do some lyrics pages for forever!! i looooooove lyrics and i just never get it done!!!
Sep 27 2016, 8:52 PM AprilSwingler: had trouble with those too Alissa. I don't do a project again and again. I just make pages.
Sep 27 2016, 8:53 PM KendraPeters: Words that conjur images
Sep 27 2016, 8:53 PM Jennifer: THEN YOU CAN SKIP THAT QUESTION.
Sep 27 2016, 8:53 PM AprilSwingler: I finally started with the feeling and I was able to get going that way
Sep 27 2016, 8:54 PM Jennifer: IT'S AN APPROXIMATION EXERCISE.. A FUZZY PICTURE THAT'S HOPEFULLY LESS FUZZY THAN BEFORE
Sep 27 2016, 8:54 PM KendraPeters: This lesson helped me realize what format I am drawn to again and again. THAT'S a format I want to repeat.
Sep 27 2016, 8:54 PM AprilSwingler: It appears that I want to try some new things that I haven't done before. So that was helpful to see that trend.
Sep 27 2016, 8:54 PM AleceNewell: April I do quite a few 12x12 layouts for my grandkids albums so I used some themes for those to search with
Sep 27 2016, 8:55 PM NicoleKann: I don't do project life regularly but yet when I thought about it, it seemed most worth it because I agonized much less and got stories told.
Sep 27 2016, 8:55 PM AleceNewell: Agreed Nicole
Sep 27 2016, 8:56 PM PatriciaMoore: I love pocket pages mixed with 12 x 12 Alece
Sep 27 2016, 8:56 PM AleceNewell: Yes that's what I do
Sep 27 2016, 8:56 PM IrisFox: For me it cemented what I suspected. I love 12x12, I love the concept of PL but except for the first year I did it in 2011 I can't seem to make it work,and my favorite project was two mini albums I made 5 years ago, but I've never made any more mini albums.
Sep 27 2016, 8:57 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: I ended up with all 12x12 layouts. Confirmed my decision to only do PL for 6 months this year.
Sep 27 2016, 8:57 PM PatriciaMoore: I had a hard time with the pocket pages at first. Noell has several video's on pocket pages that helped me
Sep 27 2016, 8:57 PM TaraNolley: I never thought about doing project life for less than a full year.
Sep 27 2016, 8:57 PM Jennifer: IT'S OK TO LET GO OF WHAT ISN'T WORKING FOR YOU.
Sep 27 2016, 8:58 PM CarrieAnderson: jennifer...you should get stickers made with that quote for us hahaahahaaa
Sep 27 2016, 8:58 PM Jennifer: SOMEDAY I'M GOING TO DO TEMPORARY TATTOOS
Sep 27 2016, 8:58 PM JudiPartlo:
Sep 27 2016, 8:58 PM IrisFox: Also it showed me that while I always try to cram as many photos as possible in my layouts, what I like is layouts with only one or two photos, lots of layers and textures, and LOTS of white space. But I never scrap that way because I feel I need to get as many photos on there. So obviously I have to let that go!
Sep 27 2016, 8:58 PM CarrieAnderson: hahahahahaa even better! hahahaa
Sep 27 2016, 8:59 PM NikkiJohnson: @TaraNolley....I only did PL for the first 6 months of the year last year and it worked for me.
Sep 27 2016, 8:59 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Tara - I did it in 2012 and 2013. Then took a break and decided to do it again this year. But after 6 months it was more of a chore than fun.So I called it good. I may add in a few more spreads this fall for things that changed (like homeschooling my son) but I may not either.
Sep 27 2016, 8:59 PM Jennifer: YES, I AGREE IRIS!!
Sep 27 2016, 8:59 PM
PamelaMontagno: Sounds great have a hard time letting go
Sep 27 2016, 8:59 PM AprilSwingler: I think I need to ditch the pocket pages and just use the cards on pages.
Sep 27 2016, 8:59 PM PamelaMontagno: Good idea April
Sep 27 2016, 8:59 PM KendraPeters: I am abandoning the "traditional" Project Life style of a photo and a card....I have similar pages on my vision board as you, Jennifer. LOts of photos and maybe one card to tie them all together
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM CarrieAnderson: april...i use the cards more on pages than in pockets...i love the designs and the sayings ...great for layering and tucking behind stuff!!
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM LauraKaplan: Sorry I'm late!
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM Jennifer: ONE OF THE REALIZATIONS I HAD IS THAT I COULD BE A NO-PRODUCT SCRAPBOOKER.. LIKE JUST WORDS AND PHOTOS.. NOT I DON'T WANT TO BE, BUT I COULD IF I DIDN'T ALSO ENJOY THE REST
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM PatriciaMoore: Hi Laura
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: I think almost every layout I pinned had a white cardstock background. Though I keep trying to use more pattern paper.
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM CarrieAnderson: jennifer...that gave me a panic attack...NO PRODUCT...EEEEKKKKK
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM
CarrieAnderson:
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM LauraKaplan: I go back and forth on liking a white background vs. liking a patterned background.
Sep 27 2016, 9:00 PM AprilSwingler: I think it's easier to build a grid shaped page with cards than to be constrained by the pockets. It's the back side of the page where I really feel constrained.
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM Jennifer: ALWAYS FOR ME TERRI-LYNN, I LOVE WHITE.. I'VE HAD TO FORCE MYSELF OUT OF THAT COMFORT ZONE FOR A CREATIVE CHALLENGE
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM KendraPeters: I still love pocket pages. Not terribly crazy about the 3 ring binders I have ....I love the quality of Creative Memories albums.....just wish they had a comparable album firmat
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM NikkiJohnson: Me too Terri-Lynn
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM IrisFox: same here Terri-Lynn
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM LauraKaplan: April, I agree.
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM Jennifer: WE'LL TALK A LOT MORE ABOUT PRODUCT LATER IN THIS SESSION
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM CarrieAnderson: hahahaha....will those lessons use me as an example of what NOT to do?? :0
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM IrisFox: Funny for me I want to use more product and less photos!
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM PatriciaMoore: I have not used the cards on a regular layout...will have to give it a try thanks gals
Sep 27 2016, 9:01 PM AleceNewell: Pattern paper is so pretty but tricky to get that open feel with for me
Sep 27 2016, 9:02 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: You know, Iris, it occurs to me that's why I never like my PL pages as much. I pin ones with lots of white space and pretty cards but then I fill every spot with photos. I hardly ever used any purely decorative cards.
Sep 27 2016, 9:02 PM IrisFox: Yes Terri-Lynn! I feel the same way. S
Sep 27 2016, 9:02 PM CarrieAnderson: my problem too terri lynn
Sep 27 2016, 9:03 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: I'm not good at the pattern paper background. But I keep trying to make it work. Maybe I shouldn't bother.
Sep 27 2016, 9:03 PM CarrieAnderson: i used to use kraft alot and i have TONS of it...but almost always reach for white or a pattern now...
Sep 27 2016, 9:03 PM AleceNewell: It seems we all have trouble picking less photos- triv
Sep 27 2016, 9:03 PM AleceNewell: Oops- trick to that Jennifer?
Sep 27 2016, 9:03 PM
AprilSwingler: I went through a phase where I made a lot of cards to match, screen caps from facebook & journal cards that matched the set I was using, but in the end I liked the simpler pages that were mostly photos better. As far as PL layouts go.
Sep 27 2016, 9:04 PM CarrieAnderson: terri-lynn white is always classy...if that makes you happy...definitely do that!
Sep 27 2016, 9:04 PM Jennifer: I NEVER PICK ON ANYONE BC EVERYONE IS EXCEPTIONALLY AWESOME AND TERRIBLE IN THEIR OWN WAY.
Sep 27 2016, 9:04 PM PamelaMontagno: I have a hard time with one photo on a page unless it is blown up
Sep 27 2016, 9:04 PM Jennifer: ALECE, YES.. THERE IS A TRICK.
Sep 27 2016, 9:04 PM CarrieAnderson: oh that was just my guilt talking then
Sep 27 2016, 9:04 PM Jennifer: YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PHOTOS THAT REPRESENT THE STORY WITHOUT NEEDING TO TELL IT ALL. THAT'S WHAT YOUR WORDS ARE FOR.
Sep 27 2016, 9:05 PM JudiPartlo: I like that!
Sep 27 2016, 9:05 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: I've gone through kraft phases to. I think now I like white because I've been trying to do more layering and it's easier for me to layer on white than a pattern.
Sep 27 2016, 9:05 PM PamelaMontagno: Me too
Sep 27 2016, 9:05 PM
Jennifer: I OFTEN LOOK FOR SCALE... SO FOR A 3 PHOTO LAYOUT, A PEOPLE PHOTO, A CLOSE-UP, AND A CONTEXT/SCENE PHOTO.
Sep 27 2016, 9:05 PM CarrieAnderson: terri...i think thats why ive been drawn to white as well because ive been working on layers too!!
Sep 27 2016, 9:05 PM IrisFox: *mind blown*
Sep 27 2016, 9:05 PM PatriciaMoore: I like that Jennifer
Sep 27 2016, 9:06 PM PamelaMontagno: Good idea Jennifer
Sep 27 2016, 9:06 PM AleceNewell: I just got to determine that not necessary to include every picture like in those old photo albums
Sep 27 2016, 9:06 PM Jennifer: SO THE BIRTHDAY GIRL, A PIECE OF CAKE, AND A PHOTO OF LOTS OF PEOPLE ENJOYING THE PARTY. THAT'S ALL YOU NEED.
Sep 27 2016, 9:06 PM IrisFox: I've never thought of it that way Jennifer. I always just want to slap all the photos in because they are all important or cute or have a different angle.
Sep 27 2016, 9:06 PM AleceNewell: Great suggestion Jennifer
Sep 27 2016, 9:06 PM PatriciaMoore: @Alece I think I am about to throw out a LOT of photos
Sep 27 2016, 9:06 PM
Jennifer: THEY ARE NO LESS IMPORTANT BC THEY DIDN'T MAKE IT ON THE SCRAPBOOK PAGE. YOU STILL HAVE THEM.
Sep 27 2016, 9:07 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Pamela - there are a bunch of Simple Scrapper sketches that are one 4x6 photo on a 12x12 page. I've been using some of those to practice layering and playing around with paints and product. Not my default but fun to play with.
Sep 27 2016, 9:07 PM IrisFox: true.
Sep 27 2016, 9:07 PM Alissa Williams: I have a really stupid technical question - I just realized under the course it says - Not started. and I can't seem to find the enroll button I remember before we had to do something.
Sep 27 2016, 9:07 PM EdithBanks: Wow- never thought of that
Sep 27 2016, 9:07 PM Jennifer: HAVE YOU MARKED ANY TOPICS COMPLETE YET ALISSA?
Sep 27 2016, 9:07 PM Jennifer: ONCE YOU DO THAT IT SHOULD CHANGE.
Sep 27 2016, 9:08 PM Jennifer: EVERYONE IS AUTO-ENROLLED NOW BECAUSE WE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS BEFORE WE PEOPLE NOT SEEING THE BUTTON
Sep 27 2016, 9:09 PM naomikirby: thought i'd pop in a quick hello - naomi from melbourne, australia - wasn't sure just what time zone this retreat is set in.
Sep 27 2016, 9:09 PM PatriciaMoore: I need to check that out also Terri...thanks
Sep 27 2016, 9:09 PM BettyLouKoffel: Hi, got home from my in-person book club in time to join
Sep 27 2016, 9:09 PM KendraPeters: Night all....eyes are drooping. Looking forward to this weeks "retreat."
Sep 27 2016, 9:09 PM NicoleKann: Good reminder Terri-Lynn.
Sep 27 2016, 9:09 PM LoniRedden: It is 8pm for me Naomi
Sep 27 2016, 9:10 PM Alissa Williams: Ok that was the trick - thanks
naomikirby: thanks for the time update - it's 12.10 (just past noon wednesday) here in melbourne.
Sep 27 2016, 9:10 PM IrisFox: g'nite Kendra
Sep 27 2016, 9:10 PM CarrieAnderson: terri...that reminds me...i wanted to do a version of the 20project and pick 20 story starters from SPARK and put them in a jar ....i know that you were sad that shimelle didnt do that so I thought maybe we could!
Sep 27 2016, 9:10 PM Alissa Williams: that is a great idea carrie
Sep 27 2016, 9:10 PM AleceNewell: Fun Carrie
Sep 27 2016, 9:11 PM PamelaMontagno: Great Carrie
Sep 27 2016, 9:11 PM CarrieAnderson: i have a hard time with story! i always want to do product stuff!!! so i thought it would be a good stretch!
Sep 27 2016, 9:11 PM Jennifer: CLEVER IDEA!
Sep 27 2016, 9:11 PM BettyLouKoffel: Carrie, that sounds like fun.
Sep 27 2016, 9:12 PM LoniRedden: so it is 9pm CST, you can look up a world clock - Chicago, for the correct time. I have a friend in Melbourne.
Sep 27 2016, 9:12 PM
Jennifer: DOES ANYONE HERE KNOW INDESIGN? WE COULD TAKE ALL THE STORY STARTERS AND PUT THEM ON A 8.5X11 SHEETS TO PRINT AND CUT. (I JUST CAN'T VOLUNTEER AT THE MOMENT.)
Sep 27 2016, 9:12 PM PamelaMontagno: I did some painting on canvas to get my creative juices flowing
Sep 27 2016, 9:12 PM Jennifer: FUN PAMELA!
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM naomikirby: i use world clock all the time (i'm originally from new orleans) but didn't know the time zone for the retreat's schedule - i'm guessing central?
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM LoniRedden: ooh, I love this plan!
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM CarrieAnderson: i have just printed that page as a pdf from Spark before....
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Carrie - that sounds fun. I took most of Sept off but I want to get back to doing it. I liked Shimelle's prompts from the creative side but not having a list of short story prompts (i.e., not super intense stories) was holding me back.
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM LoniRedden: yep, Naomi!
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM BettyLouKoffel: I'm hoping to make a quick layout this evening about today's lesson
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM Jennifer: WE'RE GOING TO ADJOURN HERE AT 9:15 ANYWAY... OFFICE HOURS ARE 45 MINUTES UNLESS THE CONVERSATION IS SO FURIOUS THAT WE FORGET ABOUT THE TIME
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM PatriciaMoore: yes central time
Sep 27 2016, 9:13 PM Jennifer: YES, CENTRAL
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM naomikirby: thanks, all! nola is central, so i'm a bit of pro at the time difference!
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM CarrieAnderson: well good thing we arent talkers then....haahahahaa
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM AleceNewell: I have photos printed for a layout too
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM BettyLouKoffel: sounds great..See you in the morning, maybe
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM NikkiJohnson: It's so good to be back and I'm looking forward to the rest of the week! So
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM Candace: Hi Naomi. New Orleans to Melbourne...there's a story there!
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM AleceNewell: HaHa Carrie
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: I saved all the story prompt pages from Spark as images and then stuck them in Evernote. So I could print from there.
Sep 27 2016, 9:14 PM naomikirby: i'm off (when my friend gets here - been waiting over two hours now, but she's a slow start -) to print out photos for my next projects.
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM CarrieAnderson: i just got some pictures from my costa rica trip and fell in LOVE with my camera again!! they are so clear and gorgeous...i never want to use my phone camera again hahahaaa
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM naomikirby: and candace - great story - but perhaps too much for here right now!
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM IrisFox: I'm reading the comments in the lesson itself so I'm a bit lost. What is Spark?
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM Jennifer: SPARK IS OUR MONTHLY MEMBER MAGAZINE
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM JudiPartlo: What kind of camera, Carrie?
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM IrisFox: ooooh!
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM CarrieAnderson: terri-lynn...that would be great!!!
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM Jennifer: I'VE ACTUALLY FALLEN IN LOVE WITH MY PHONE CAMERA AND NEVER WANT TO USE MY DSLR AGAIN
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM IrisFox: I have yet to explore the different areas here.
Sep 27 2016, 9:15 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Carrie - that reminds me -- my iPhone 7 Plus should ship tomorrow.
Sep 27 2016, 9:16 PM PamelaMontagno: Wow Terri
Sep 27 2016, 9:16 PM IrisFox: I just got an iPhone7plus but haven't had time to put it through it's paces.
Sep 27 2016, 9:16 PM CarrieAnderson: cause you just got a fancy phone Jennifer...some of us arent that lucky ((grumble))
Sep 27 2016, 9:16 PM Jennifer: I SUGGEST WAITING UNTIL AFTER REFRESH TO EXPLORE FURTHER.. FOCUS ON ONE THING AT A TIME
Sep 27 2016, 9:16 PM CarolineHackney: Jennifer what phone do you have?
Sep 27 2016, 9:16 PM JudiPartlo: My daughter got the Iphone 7 - it's so much better with low light pictures than my 6!!
Sep 27 2016, 9:16 PM naomikirby: i'm still on a 5S - photos are pretty ordinary - LOVE my dslr photos - greater depth and we have a range of lenses, as well.
Sep 27 2016, 9:16 PM CarrieAnderson: thats my dream phone! ive been begging...hahahaaaa
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: My sister has the 7 and we were comparing. It's amazing how much better in low light.
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM IrisFox: I can say the crappy, quick photos I've taken in bad lighting, are incredibly better than my old phone, Samsung S4
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM PamelaMontagno: I still have the 5 s
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM CarolineHackney: I love my Samsung Note 5 and going to get a Note 7 soon!
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM AprilSwingler: I love my camera on my phone too. I have a Samsung Note 4.
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM SarahRoeder: I just got new (to me) DSLR lenses - that always makes me love my camera again. lol
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM CarrieAnderson: jennifer...is it big in your hand????
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: What lens did you get Sarah?
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM Jennifer: NOT AT ALL.. IPHONE PLUS DOES FEEL BIG THOUGH
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM CarrieAnderson: iris....i have an S3....now you know my pain!!!!
Sep 27 2016, 9:17 PM naomikirby: big problem with dslr is that you have to PLAN to take pictures - i often don't have it with me when an opportunity arises!
Sep 27 2016, 9:18 PM
SarahRoeder: I got an 85 1.8 and a 24-70 4.0 for my Canon 6D
Sep 27 2016, 9:18 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Since I hardly ever used a phone and retired my Ipad when I got my iPhone Plus -- it feels small to me.
Sep 27 2016, 9:18 PM CarrieAnderson: im so green with jealousy Jennifer!! that insect picture you posted on FB made me swoon....
Sep 27 2016, 9:18 PM SarahRoeder: and an old 58 1.2 that doesn't fit on my camera but I will use for freelensing
Sep 27 2016, 9:18 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Nice.
Sep 27 2016, 9:18 PM EdithBanks: I do not have a DSLR - Imwant a camera but. Not sure what I want
Sep 27 2016, 9:19 PM AleceNewell: Off to do that layout. Can't wait for tomorrow's lesson.
Sep 27 2016, 9:19 PM IrisFox: my s4 wasn't working well for months. I couldn't get that iphone7 fast enough. It's my precious!
Sep 27 2016, 9:19 PM SarahRoeder: tons of choices out there Edith!
Sep 27 2016, 9:19 PM NicoleKann: So sad. My dslr got damaged by flood waters.
Sep 27 2016, 9:19 PM CarrieAnderson: edith..i have a point and shoot...not ready to commit to dslr...i'll send you the specs after chat...its amazing!
Sep 27 2016, 9:19 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: Nicole - was it covered by insurance?
Sep 27 2016, 9:19 PM EdithBanks: Thanks Carrie
Sep 27 2016, 9:20 PM CarrieAnderson: cant wait to see it Alece
Sep 27 2016, 9:20 PM Jennifer: THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR SPENDING TIME HERE TONIGHT. PLEASE FEEL WELCOMED TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION IN THE FACEBOOK GROUP. PHOTO CONTENTMENT IS A BIG PART OF SCRAPBOOKING CONTENTMENT, WELL WORTH EXPLORING.
Sep 27 2016, 9:20 PM TaraNolley: @CarrieAnderson Which point and shoot? Mine is dying and I'm not sure I'm ready for a DSLR.
Sep 27 2016, 9:20 PM naomikirby: edith - a point and shoot might be the good start - get a decent quality one and the photos are still amazing - just no lens changes. i have a fuji -takes brilliant photos.
Sep 27 2016, 9:20 PM NicoleKann: The hotel that got flooded did give us some money. But not enough for a new one.
Sep 27 2016, 9:20 PM Terri-LynnTorrez: That totally sucks
Sep 27 2016, 9:20 PM LauraKaplan: That stinks, Nicole!
Sep 27 2016, 9:20 PM IrisFox: Jennifer, do you have a pinterest acct to follow under Simple Scrapper or your name?
Sep 27 2016, 9:21 PM naomikirby: good night to you all - i'm heading off to my day, of course - last few days of school holidays - trying to pack in TONS!
Sep 27 2016, 9:22 PM EdithBanks: Good night everyone
Sep 27 2016, 9:22 PM CarrieAnderson: Edith...its a canon...did you see the info up there???
Sep 27 2016, 9:22 PM PatriciaMoore: It was fun & helpful...thanks all. night
Sep 27 2016, 9:22 PM Jennifer: IT'S UNDER MY NAME.
