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Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Retweetables: I Quit

I'm bored. No, not really. I'm never bored. I just don't have the drive to continue on with my weekly Twitter posts.

Maybe it's because I'm not on Twitter as much as I was when inspiration struck and The Retweetables was born. Or it could be that I would much rather be doing something else than blogging about Twitter.

Whatever it is, I think it's a good thing. I'm feeling stuck in a rut, but also sense a transitional phase coming on, yet I'm still not sure where it will lead me.

Any suggestions? What would you like to see here? Comment below, tweet to me (@OhioDanielle) or email me (scrappindanielle at gmail dot com). I would love your input.

Before I go, I wanted to share a few of my favorites...The Retweetables:

Halloween Edition

Meet my serial killer daughter. Three years ago, my sweet little four-year-old wanted to dress up as Scream and I let her. Afterall, she refused to look at other costumes and insisted on this one. So, I HAD to make a scrapbook page. Read more...

9 Scrappy Tweets

Why do crafty people have to tweet such good stuff? Tweets like these are why I'm addicted to Twitter: Read more...

A Recap and Farewell

Tweeter. Twitterer. Tweet. Retweet. Mention. Reply. Direct Message. Hashtag. This is Twitter talk. If you are not familiar with Twitter or want to learn more about it, Read more...

Layout a Day in May (#LOAD)

May has been a scrappy month. Every single day this month, I have created a scrapbook layout, photographed it, uploaded it to Flickr and then added it to the Layout a Day gallery for LOAD. I have learned that I: Read more...

Things I've Learned on Twitter (Although it's not a Retweetable, it's my favorite Twitter post)

Blogs are not personal diaries. A year ago I would have told you that blogging is not for me. My life can be full of drama at times and my reaction to it can be a bit comical, but I'd rather keep that information to myself and not share everything with the world. Read more...

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

The Retweetables: Wedding & Anniversary Scrapbooks

"This is what marriage really means:

helping one another to reach the full status of being persons, responsible beings who do not run away from life."

- Paul Tournier, Swiss physician and writer

This week's Twitter post was inspired by a tweet from @DaisyTrail who shared a link to Wedding Scrapbook Ideas, an article at LoveToKnow. If you are thinking about taking on a wedding scrapbook in the future, I highly recommend reading this article before beginning your project. There are several useful tips about journaling, memorabilia and embellishments that will help you create a beautiful wedding scrapbook (and it was from this site that I found a link to the marriage quote above).

Another wedding-related tweet I spotted was by @ClarkMKane, who shared the article, How to make a wedding anniversary scrapbook. This tweet made me think of my ten year wedding anniversary. Over the past several months, I've gathered together all the photos of my husband and I before we had children and now I'm waiting for the perfect time to start my love scrapbook (it's love since it's not a true wedding scrapbook or anniversary one, just our early years together).

I did, however, create a digital scrapbook layout in Picasa about what we did for our recent wedding anniversary. (We went to the Belamere Suites in Perrysburg, Ohio and had THE BEST TIME relaxing, swimming in our private indoor pool and a few other things that married couples do. Anyway, we can't wait to go there again...a perfect getaway without really getting away.)

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Friday, November 5, 2010

The Retweetables: Design Team Calls

How can Twitter help you become part of a creative design team? Here's a little story about how I used social media to land a spot on the Glue Dots® Design Team...

About a year ago, I purchased my first smartphone, a BlackBerry, and my Twitter life was forever changed. I was no longer tweeting random messages via text or the occasional 140 character bit from the web, I had UberTwitter on my phone.

From the palm of my hand, I began connecting with other scrapbookers all over the world and eventually, I saw a tweet from Glue Dots announcing their search for a design team.

I applied (the messy layout above from my A Week in the Life scrapbook shows a rough draft of my application) and now I can call myself a Glue Dots® Dottess. Take it from me, it's possible to find your spot on a design team by being active on Twitter (or by reading this blog post about design team announcements on Twitter).

Are you ready to unleash your creativity? Check out these 8 design team calls that I spotted on Twitter:

@limousine: BetterScrap Design Team Search! - Better Living Through Scrapbooking is looking for two new designers to join... http://tumblr.com/xqynyhtkt [For details on how to apply, go to Better Living Through Scrapbooking - Deadline is November 15, 2010]
@JuliesOpenWndow: The Play Date Cafe: The Play Date Cafe...Open Design Team Call http://t.co/Hkztlsj [Deadline is November 7, 2010]
@CraftGossip: Design Team Call : PaperWorks Stamps: PaperWorks stamps is looking for new design team members, you can find all ... http://bit.ly/cBpi5P [Go to the PaperWorks Co. Blog for all the information you need to apply - Deadline is November 8, 2010. Be sure to check the other CraftGossip links for more Design Team Calls.]
@RobCubbon: 2 Sisters Challenge Blog: Design Team Call: We are hosting a design team call for the 2 Sisters Challenge Blog. If... http://bit.ly/9cFpHr [Deadline is November 30, 2010]
@PapierCreatif: CT Call Here >>> http://papiercreatifblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/design-team-call.html [If you're into digital art and photography, this one is for you. I did not see a deadline posted, but full details are at Papier Creatif.]
@ScrapTiffany: Design Team Call!! http://bit.ly/bOHmsB [The Scrap Tiffany deadline is November 30, 2010]
@TiffanyDoodles7: Design Team Call - Tiffany Doodles needs to fill 7 spots for the Design Team! Could you be the one?DT Call now... http://ow.ly/19KtH9 [Deadline is November 30, 2010]
@mycutestamps: http://bit.ly/cujdbC Check this out: Design Team Call [All the details to apply are at My Cute Stamps - Deadline is November 12, 2010.]

Whew! That sounds like a lot of work if you're going to apply for each design team! Good luck!

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Retweetables: Inspired by Halloween Tweets

"I've seen enough horror movies to know that any

weirdo wearing a mask is never friendly."

-Elizabeth, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

Horror movies were a big part of my life growing up. My family and I watched scary, bloody, gorey and spine-tingling movies more than any other genre. Maybe that's why I love Halloween so much and why I've done four straight weeks of Halloween-themed Retweetable Tweeter posts (say that five time fast).

Twitter has been streaming with endless links to Halloween crafts, costumes and scary stories and without it, I probably wouldn't have seen a tweet about a pumpkin photo centerpiece that inspired me to do this:

The tweet was listed in my post, The Retweetables: Halloween Edition, and leads to the blog post Pumpkin Photo Centerpiece Holds Your Autumn Memories by Camille Dawn (and was featured on the AlphaMom blog). It's not often that I get inspired to change up my pumpkin carving routine, but when I checked out the post, I knew I wanted to hammer some nails into a pumpkin and decorate it with twine and photographs. Seriously, this was truly cool and unique and I had to do it. And since we bought three pumpkins, I was still able to carve one along with my oldest daughter, who gutted and carved a pumpkin all on her own for the very first time:

I used the fireworks setting on my camera to capture this shot.

Another tweet from my first Halloween Edition (links to the The Scrap Shoppe blog post Spooky Chic Halloween Wreath) made me do this:

The skull was already sparkling with glitter, but I used Pop-Up Glue Dots® to add the green buttons for the eyes (I would have done red, but I didn't have any of the right size-even my oldest daughter told me I should have used red). Makes it look freakier, right? Yet, no matter what, I still have to hide the skull since it scares my youngest and she wouldn't even enter the room when it was displayed. (Kind of like how she's freaked out by masks. Read about that HERE.)

Were you inspired by any Halloween tweets this year? Share your thoughts below and if you made anything crafty, feel free to add your link.

I'm leaving you today with a link to a few laughs...and guess where I first heard about it?!? On Twitter, of course! Here's the latest #retweetable tweeter who tweeted about Halloween (let's try saying this one five times fast):

@Time: The 20 best Halloween costumes | http://su.pr/1tPQyg [Still don't know what you're going to be for Halloween? This may help if you have a sense of humor.]

Thanks for stopping by ScrappinMemories4U.com! Hope you have a safe (and fright-filled) Halloween weekend!

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Retweetables: Halloween Edition (Part Three)

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When I think of Halloween, visions of pumpkins and Michael Meyers parade around in my head. I think of my childhood and eating candy until my belly ached, bobbing for apples, pumpkin seeds, haunted houses and oh, the decorations. It's hard to be uninspired at a time when it's okay to be someone you're not like a serial killer or a naughty nun (*giggle* I'm dressing up in a sexy nun costume this year). And it's super easy to be inspired by this week's #retweetable tweeters:

@DigiShopTalk: Great list of Halloween-themed crafts! Terrorific Tuesday: http://bit.ly/aSt2D0 from @swelldesigner via @designsvanessa
@MomItForward: Blog Post: Tips to Snapping Best Kids Halloween Pictures: Taking pictures of your kids on Halloween, in their ... http://bit.ly/cC0PjB [me]
@CKeditorial: loves these Halloween layouts and cards on the Anna Griffin Inc.site http://annagriffin.com/project/esmerelda.html http://fb.me/ICZUiGMX
@katrinakennedy: 13 Days 'til Halloween http://bit.ly/aB4sOc
@GLUEDOTS: Check out this Fun Halloween Tin Tutorial! http://ht.ly/2VtcV
@FamilyDotCom: Make your Halloween party a real "Nightmare" with these spookily cute Jack Skellington Cupcakes! http://bit.ly/dDwsKo
@10craftyfingers: "Boo 2 U" - A layered card project featuring Pop-Up @GLUEDOTS and altered eyelets! http://wp.me/ptYgQ-aE #scrapbooking #craft
@ScrapGirls: Tips for shooting the best shots of your Halloween pumpkin jack-o-lantern: http://bit.ly/cHWeRa
@makeandtakes: Get Your FREE Monster Mania eBook http://bit.ly/cW6ffE
@2Psinabucket: Our guest blogger Davinie shares a Halloween layout today...http://tinyurl.com/2d8ydhj
@paperpilekitten: Bo Bunny Whoo-ligans Treat Bags http://bit.ly/9x3T7y
@Craftaholic22: No Fly Zone #halloween #craft http://tinyurl.com/2ek95k3

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

The Retweetables: Halloween Edition (Part Two)

This was me. A clown. Not one of my favorite costumes as a child, but to tell the truth, I chose this photo since the quality was better than the other ones I browsed through this morning. My mom created a HUGE scrapbook for me when I turned 30 and then filled a large photo album with all the other photos that couldn't fit into the scrapbook. So as I was looking through the album, I debated between the photos of me as a punk rocker, a witch with a green face and a few others. I like the photo I chose because it brings back memories of my blue tennis shoes with velcro, the big orange rocking chair that sat atop our red carpeting and the brick fireplace that I ran into right before I started kindergarten (and ended up with a horribly bruised ear). At least the carpet brings out my face paint and the red polka dots on my costume.

Since I'm on the subject of face paint and costumes, check out this week's #Retweetable Halloween tweeters:

@thesmartmama: homemade Halloween makeup tips http://ow.ly/2Tbv4 #ecowed
@KTnestingspot: Still don't know what the kiddos will be on the 31st? See our Storybook Halloween Costume Ideas for inspiration. http://fb.me/JVOjC5ot
@eHow: FREE and Spooky Halloween Pumpkin Carving Templates: http://ow.ly/2T2WV
@MaxineNelson1: #ACarticles - How to Compost Leftover Pumpkins & Halloween Candy http://tinyurl.com/34vad2a #Halloween #pumpkin #candy #compost #AC #Yahoo
@BeckyHigginsLLC : Just printed this for my little girl, thanks. She'll love this! RT (via @milliemux) Halloween Paper Dolls http://goo.gl/fb/4mia8
@Healthy_Child: Get tips for a green #Halloween http://bit.ly/cVceJF #healthychild
@CKeditorial: wants you to win some pretty-but-spooky Halloween goodies! Enter to win at... http://fb.me/LhTZhCgT
@craft: Halloween brings out the most awesome/fun crafts. Are you making something for Halloween? Enter it in our contest! http://cot.ag/aR2tPc

Other noteworthy tweets that aren't Halloween related, but I had to share:

@ScrapSmart: Here’s a fun scrapbook project: “Young Me/Now Me.” It’s sure to make your family laugh! http://bit.ly/abokhl http://fb.me/JQfpEmsh [Some of these are hilarious!]
@ScrapGirls: 5 iPhone apps for crafty & creative people: http://bit.ly/dl2HUn [I wish I had an iPhone.]

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Note: The above layout was created for Day 14 of Layout A Day (LOAD) and scraplifted from the January/February 2007 issue of Simple Scrapbooks (our challenge was to use something old). You can view my LOAD photostream on Flickr.

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

The Retweetables: Halloween Edition

Meet my serial killer daughter. Three years ago, my sweet little four-year-old wanted to dress up as Scream and I let her. Afterall, she refused to look at other costumes and insisted on this one. So, I HAD to make a scrapbook page. (I totally scraplifted the layout from a book I read in 2007. I wish I could remember which one, but that was three years ago and I didn't keep track of things like I do now. If you've seen a layout like this and know who created it, please let me know.)

Okay, back to the bloody layout. Let's open it up to see a "murder"...

(The pop-up element was not part of the scraplift. I had to figure that one out all on my own. Anyway...) Here's the terrifying and fictional story about a young girl, turned serial killer...

Note: After showing my daughter (now 7) my last blog post, Mix a little gore with a few screams, add a dash of sparkle and you have a scrapbook layout, she confessed that she didn't know that Scream was a serial killer. She thought that he just chased people around to scare them.

Since we are on the subject of Halloween, I thought I'd share some Halloweenie tweets with all of you. [I've also added a little commentary to the tweets.]

@DCWV: You asked for it!! Some project instruction sheets for my popular Midnight Spell Halloween projects! http://fb.me/sHGGR9QQ [http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-how-tos.html]

@scrapbooktrends: Our Halloween Spooktacular is is full swing! Be sure to swing by our blog, look for the Spooktacular banner on... http://fb.me/KFbqHApM [There are soooo many fun Halloween projects on this blog and a contest that ends tonight 10/7/10.]

@ArtistTaraReed: Scare up some fab paper crafts for Halloween with new stamp sets for Technique Tuesday! | Tara Reed Designs http://ht.ly/2OWYw [These are so cute!]

@LatriceUnique: Blogged: Halloween decor using some @Gluedots. http://latricemurphy.blogspot.com/ My first project as a Dottess!! LMK what you think. [She's also a Glue Dots Dottess who is incredibly talented and this is the direct link to the post: http://latricemurphy.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-decor-with-glue-dots.html]

@lilmousescraps: Halloween banner to do with the kiddos. I have all the supplies on hand for this one : http://digs.by/9TnT6i [Fun and easy craft for the younger ones.]

@mmscrapshoppe: Spooky Chic Halloween Wreath: I love purple and black together for Halloween. I think they look subtly spooky toge... http://bit.ly/dlXG8R [The skull is freaky!]

@Creatingthehive: Free Spooky Bottle labels for your Halloween Party!!! http://t.co/BrZtrp4 @dianaevans #twitterbees [You definitely need to check out these freebies!]

@graphic45: Let's go trick or treating with Tracey..... http://bit.ly/do5efd [Three words: Alice in Wonderland. And four more: I love that movie.]

@aliedwards: Cute little fall/halloween joke cards via @AllisonWaken - Simon will totally be into these jokes: http://bit.ly/bvftCV [Another freebie you'll want to see!]

@Healthy_Child: Our Parent Ambassador @AlphaMom has a tutorial for an easy eco-craft: using a pumpkin for a photo display. http://bit.ly/cSUlDT [If you love photos and decorating pumpkins, this is a MUST!]

@FamilyFun: Have a bewitching #Halloween party with the help of these fun Halloween games and make the party go off with a scream! http://bit.ly/9AQGxs [Loads of fun stuff here!]

@craft: Printable Rainbow Owl Mobile: Here's a fun printable you can use to add some color and whimsy to any corner of a... http://bit.ly/drytK4 [This is adorable and great for Halloween. It's not spooky and you can even decorate a nursery with it. For directions and more free downloads, go to http://www.minieco.co.uk/hoot-hoot/]

Oh, what crafty goodness! I'm so glad I can turn to Twitter for endless ideas and creativity. I hope you have enjoyed these tweets too! Thanks for stopping by ScrappinMemories4U.com. Follow @ohiodanielle on Twitter to stay updated on The Retweetables.

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Thursday, September 30, 2010

The Retweetables: Scrapbooking Inspiration


Hybrid scrapbook layout showcasing the 31 layouts I completed during May's Layout A Day.

As I prepare for Layout A Day, which starts tomorrow, I'm on the lookout for scrappy inspiration and often find it on Twitter:

@jenniferswilson: What is simple scrapbooking? http://goo.gl/fb/24Gql

@lainehmann: Halloween Scrapbook Ideas - Fun Suggestions for Your Family's Memories: http://EzineArticles.com/5093714

@scrapbookcom: Visit the Scrapbook.com Gallery and find over 1.3 Million projects to spark your creativity. http://ow.ly/2JuEK

@KristinRutten: Today on our Blog: Where do I find #inspiration? Let me show you … http://goo.gl/fb/DLQti #reallife #photography

@BeckyHigginsLLC: Celebrating creative ambition on my blog today: http://tinyurl.com/27chufb

@ScrapSmart: Check out @loadofscrap's gallery of scrapbook layouts. Creative AND he uses lots of pictures on the pages:... http://fb.me/IQJHjmV2

As you can see, inspiration is all around you and there will always be fellow crafty tweeps to help your "creative ambition." And if Twitter is giving you the fail whale, Flickr is always jam-packed with plenty of eye-candy (especially during October for Layout A Day!! And you can still sign-up HERE).

Thanks for stopping by ScrappinMemories4U.com! Stay updated on blog posts by following OhioDanielle on Twitter. Check my Flickr photostream during October to see what I've been scrapping for Layout A Day. (Note: I'm 0hi0dh there. I use zeros for my Flickr account.)

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

The Glue Dots Design Team is on Twitter + A Joke

Updated Glue Dots Twitter list:

Glue Dottesses

Alyice Edrich @alyiceedrich

Angi Barrs @cokiepopaper

Bree Tetz @hotmamabree

Christy Rather @10craftyfingers

Danielle Hunter (me) @ohiodanielle & @ecoscrapbook

Debby Lewis @ArtofScrapping

Jeanette Giancaspro @janny_Girl

Latrice Murphy @LatriceUnique

Laura Davis @PaperPoppy

Lorelie Kim @Lorelie951

Terri Sproul @TerriSproul

Windy Robinson @WindyRobinson

Glue Dotties

Abbey Richards @abbeyviolet

Lynda Jeffs @LyndaJinCO

Nancy Rykiel @nanrykl

Renee Wallace @craftymom123

Shante Park @mylo143

And I made it easy for you to follow these crafty ladies on Twitter. Click HERE to view my Glue Dots Twitter list. Be sure to follow Glue Dots on Twitter and become a Glue Dots fan on Facebook. And now for a joke...

Q: "What did the Glue Dots say to the cardstock?"

A: "I'm stuck on you!"

The above layout was inspired by the Valentine's Glue Dots joke I tweeted back in February that gave "JanelMayer" inspiration to create a Toon Doo. Every once in a while, I'm clever enough to make a joke. All other times, I'm just not funny.

Don't forget to visit ScrappinMemories4U.com tomorrow for the first installment of The Super Sisters and The Balloon Attack!

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Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating on the Glue Dots design team.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The Retweetables: Announcements & Photo Tips

My daughter's 6th birthday. Yes, she's wearing vampire teeth.

I can't believe she'll be 8-years-old in November!

What an exciting week! From birthdays to blog hops to contests galore, we all seem to be getting back into the groove of things since the start of a new school year. Of course, the most exciting moment of the week was when I saw tweet #3 and found out that I'm on the Glue Dots Design Team (read about that HERE). With all the recent excitement and craziness of getting ready for a craft show, I didn't spend as much time reading tweets, but I did see the ones below. I want to give Nancy Nally of ScrapbookUpdate.com a big shout out to say congratulations on six years of giving us crafty ladies (and gentlemen) the news we need to stay updated on the scrapbooking business. Thank you, Nancy!

This week's #retweetable tweets are...

Birthdays, Celebrations & Announcements

1. @NancyNally: Happy 6th Birthday, Scrapbook Update! http://dlvr.it/4vJ5y

2. @ArtofScrapping: Debby’s Dare: Four Day Birthday Celebration http://t.co/DIwZR5h via @blogger

3. @GLUEDOTS: Attention Please! The Glue Dots Design Team is Unveiled! Congrats All! http://gluedots.tumblr.com/

4. @iLoveToCreate: USA Today Highlights Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Craft For A Cause http://tinyurl.com/2fx3bfx

Photography Tips

5. @noellhyman: How to choose your best Vacation Photos + the #scrapbooking format: http://bit.ly/aNhso8

6. @jenniferswilson: 8 secret Flickr features for scrapbookers http://goo.gl/fb/QjXvp

What were your favorite tweets this week?

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Glue Dots Design Team Announcement: Congrats new Dottesses & Dotties!

Just a quick announcement: I'M A GLUE DOTS DOTTESS! I found out a few days ago on Twitter when I saw this tweet:

@GlueDots: Attention Please! The Glue Dots Design Team is Unveiled!

Congrats All! http://gluedots.tumblr.com/

Of course I SCREAMED when I saw my name, jumped up and down, retweeted the tweet, told my family and then got back on Twitter to do a little search of other design team members. Here's who I found:

Christy Rather @10craftyfingers

Latrice Murphy @LatriceUnique

Laura Davis @PaperPoppy
Lynda Jeffs @LyndaJinCO

Renee Wallace @craftymom123

ShawntePark @mylo143

and me...

Danielle Hunter @ohiodanielle & @ecoscrapbook

There are still many more ladies on the new Glue Dots Design Team and I'm sure not everyone is on Twitter, but if you are and I missed you, please leave your name/Twitter name below in the comment section so I can follow you. Thank you! Congratulations to all the Dottesses and Dotties! Click HERE to view the Glue Dots Design Team. And don't forget to follow Glue Dots on Twitter!

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Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Retweetables: Getting messy, laughing and talking about fears

I never got the chance to "Trash the Dress" after my wedding almost ten years ago. Although my dress did get a little messy because of the rain prior to the outdoor ceremony and right after my husband and I said our vows, I didn't get it dirty on purpose. Even after a professional cleaning, there are a few mud stains on my wedding dress, but I don't mind because if I would have known about dress trashing back then, I definitely would have jumped in a lake, rolled around in the sand or splashed a rainbow of colored paint on my dress.

Since I didn't "Trash the Dress" back in 2000, I trashed it a couple weeks ago on the scrapbook layout above. It appears as though I'm in water (I hope) with a sunset (an old CD) in the background. I crazily and messily distressed and inked the edges of just about everything and added a few other details.

I decided to share this layout with you today because I spotted a few "messy" tweets (and others that are noteworthy) during the past week, which are now part of The Retweetables. You must say "The Retweetables" with a deep, yet energetic voice to really make it work and point your finger to the sky. I don't know why, but this is always in my mind when I do my #retweetable post.

Okay. Here they are:

Messy

@modpodgerocks: Current projects underway - I love mess making! http://twitpic.com/2kktbw
@scrapbookcom: The Tim Holtz products and Grungy/Vintage Style work well together on this Layout... http://ow.ly/2yBHM

Messy & Funny

@CraftyChica: RT @karenfayeth: On the Shoebox Blog, "Where Glitter Comes From"...I'd always wondered. Posting for my friend, @craftychica http://bit.ly/cetdNT

Funny

@luisitas: You know you are an scrapbooker if....: I was digging into my magazines and found this article from Simple Scrapbo... http://bit.ly/bWG5Fa

Fear Talkin'

@SirScrapalot: New Post | Take the Scrapbooking Bull By the Horns - What scrapbooking fears do you have? What are you most afraid ... http://ht.ly/18TLsr

Layout supplies: DCWV recycled paper, Heidi Swapp edge distresser, CD, produce mesh, brads, ink pad, computer font, Basic Grey chipboard, letter stamps, Scenic Route arrow, GlueDots.

Thanks for stopping by ScrappinMemories4U.com! See you on Twitter! And visit tomorrow since I will have a very big announcement!!

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Retweetables: 9 scrappy tweets

Why do crafty people have to tweet such good stuff? Tweets like these are why I'm addicted to Twitter:

1. @stacyjulian: @lainehmann is my guest of the week. Read her post here: http://bit.ly/dghgri

2. @AmCrafts: #ScrapTip Rub an eraser over the imprint side of clear stamps before you use them—that way the ink won’t bead.

3. @MakingMemories: Today is guest designer Wednesday. This beautiful layout was created by Melinda Jane Spinks using the Flutter... http://fb.me/CugygdNW

4. @liveteachcreate: September Back to School ABC Challenge starts today! http://bit.ly/d7FCTc #scrapbook

5. @HeatherDubarry: #scraphappy makes me scrap happy. Anyone up for a layout a day challenge for October? http://www.scraphappy.org/

6. @NancyNally: It’s Elementary: Scrapbooking School http://dlvr.it/4SQdm

7. @myheroarts: Stop by the Hero Club blog this week and join Kelly for magnificent masking ideas! http://bit.ly/cg9VqP

8. @UnKit: RT @CraftGossip: Back to School Mini Album: The Unkit site is featuring this back to school mini which was created by Nancy Jones.... http://bit.ly/dkPcvP

9. @kikolani: What's your motif? Butterflies on your scrapbook pages. http://bit.ly/bi9Rcd via @GetItScrapped (cc:@starflylily and other artsy fans)

I can't see every good and scrappy tweet, so if you have a tweet that's not listed above, please comment below to share your favorite one.

The above layout was created for ScrapHappy.org. Supplies: Bo Bunny paper, Prizm cardstock, Petaloo flowers, MemoryWorks Simple Stories notecard (cut out text), Scotch adhesive tabs, GlueDots lines, American Crafts marker

Thanks for stopping by ScrappinMemories4u.com! Follow me, @OhioDanielle on Twitter, to stay updated on all my #Retweetable posts and if you are into the "going green" movement, check out my other profile @ecoScrapbook.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

The Retweetables: Back to School!

It's that time of year again...Parent Vacation Time! Stay-at-home moms and dads get to pack up their children, send them to school and then sit back with a margarita in hand to read a book. A parent can dream, can't she?

Since it is a new school year and summer is practically over, I've decided to bring back my weekly #Retweetable post. Each week, I compile a little list of tweets that I spy on Twitter and share with you, my lovely readers, here on my blog. Most of the time, the Retweetables are fun and crafty individuals that like to do fun and crafty things and then tweet about them. Occasionally, I add in other Retweetables that tweet good stuff that may or may not interest you, but I find them useful, like this week's list...

1. @StaceyKann: Love these cute crafty ideas for folders & an everchanging scrapbook binder for DIY School Supplies from @mommyonashoe http://t.co/tgyDgGH

2. @lanies9: Scrapbook page ideas: First day of school http://dld.bz/fxZt

3. @955thewolf: Tips on keeping your children safe: http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/NewsEventServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=4320

4. @ABCOfire: Parents! Check out @KidsLinked "Sleepover Tips to Keep Your Children Safe" http://ow.ly/2rNRl

5. @bellasera507: Great lunch box ideas! http://www.blogher.com/great-lunchbox-ideas-20102010-school-year

6. @safemama: New! Back To School Non Toxic Lunch Giveaway from MightyNest! http://bit.ly/90Yc5y

7. @pintsizesocial: Looking for tips for school lunch? check out @DinDinsFood @ThermosBrand @lunchbot @kleankanteen http://bit.ly/clTGVy

There you have it. A little list of tweets to start off the new school year. Follow me, @OhioDanielle on Twitter, to stay updated on all my #Retweetable posts and if you are into the "going green" movement, check out my other profile @ecoScrapbook.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Can I call myself a digiscrapper?

I finally did it! This is my first digital scrapbook page and I created for free on Scrapblog (@Scrapblog). I have always wanted to try digital scrapbooking and randomly decided to do it one day after seeing this tweet from Crafting A Green World (@CAGW):

@CAGW: Have you entered to win yet? http://bit.ly/bRgmUC

I went to Scrapblog.com, browsed the products, added the free items to my tray, uploaded one of my photos and created the layout above...in 15 minutes! I tweeted about it, showed my family and felt proud about my little accomplishment.

In order to enter the contest to win a Scrapblog Keepsake Book, I had to leave a comment with the page link on Crafting A Green World's blog. And guess what?!? There is still time for you to enter!

So...GO NOW! Make a layout on Scrapblog, publish it and share the link on CAGW's blog.

And if you liked the butterfly photo, see more like it on my Flickr page. My daughters and I raised and released Painted Lady Butterflies this summer and I documented the entire process with my camera.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Sunflower seed winners!

Thank you to everyone that stopped by and commented for a chance to win Marcal Small Steps sunflower seeds. The winners have been notified and their seeds are in the mail. It just amazes me that this little blog brought together people from all over the country. Thank you again!

Here are the winners:

Marie @downeastah1
Jaimee @crypticmama
Shannon @sethandshannon1
Rebecca @hairgirl1966
Anna @ap66215
Mary @azmarry

Congratulations!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

I won Marcal Small Steps seeds and now it's your turn!!!

If you follow me on Twitter (@ohiodanielle), you may have heard that I won seeds from Marcal Small Steps (@MarcalSmallStep). Yay for me! It was the first (and only) time I ever won anything on Twitter. A week after the contest, a large envelope arrived in the mail will an abundance of Mammoth Sunflower seeds. What a coincidence! I had already planned on planting this large type of sunflower for backyard privacy like I did in 2007:

These Mammoth Sunflowers grew TALL which is why I wanted to plant them again.

Sunflowers are happy flowers. They grow small and they grow tall, but no matter their size, sunflowers provide cheerful smiles and plentiful seeds. AND now YOU get a chance to experience your very own sunflower garden!

The first 6 people that comment on this post and leave their Twitter name or email address will win Marcal Small Steps Mammoth Sunflower Seeds!

Winners will receive two packets of Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower seeds! Good luck!

Layout Supplies Used: DCWV 70% Recycled Paper, Glue Dots, Fiskars Adhesive Tabs, brads, cardboard, Heidi Swapp Edge Distresser, AC Memory Marker.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

9 days of sCRAPs: A Week In The Life (+2 days)

I first heard of A Week In The Life from a tweet that came from Ali Edwards:

@aliedwards: The Basics of Documenting A Week In Your Life http://bit.ly/d7ZMeu

I didn't originally plan on participating in this, but when I was reviewing tweets for my post, The Retweetables: Inspired to scrap, I decided to give it a try. I gave myself two practice days (April 17-18, 2010) and then began an eventful week.

I took the girls to the zoo, roller skated to Michael Jackson's Thriller, experimented with eco-friendly glue, turned 32, photographed a mouse alive and dead, celebrated Earth Day, wrote an article and blog posts, had a kid free weekend, visited my alma mater, cleaned my front porch, organized my closet and ran in my first 5K. I'm always a busy body, but this week (plus two days) was like no other!

The album I created is totally old school where I just took everything and threw it together. It is perfectly imperfect scraps of my week with photos taken from my Blackberry (well, the cell phone thing isn't old school). I printed off tweets, added my to do lists, used rough drafts as background paper and doodled like I would if I was talking on the phone.

This turned into a piece of me. This album was me and I want it to be something that my girls can learn from as they grow older and share with their own children one day. I used stickers with inspirational words and quotes. I jotted down little secrets of life and pieces of knowledge that I hope my girls will learn from and utilize in their daily lives. I can only imagine what they will think of Twitter and blog posts thirty years from now.

I love the look of a messy old school scrapbook with doodles and scraps of life. This project showed me that I lead an interesting life at times and I'm glad I was able to document my tweets and blog posts.

To view the entire scrapbook, go to my Flickr page and see all 17 pages of scraps.

Supplies used:

Cardstock (Georgia Pacific)
Creative Memories Pages
Flyers, brochures, maps
Calendar
Assorted stickers (including Scenic Route)
Cosmo Cricket Journaling Cards
Fancy Pants Journaling Cards
Greeting card
American Crafts Memory Marker
Paper scraps
Melody Ross Recipe Cards
Glue Dots - Pop Up
Fiskars Adhesive Tabs
Party favors
Buttons
Cereal box

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Retweetables: A recap and farewell

Tweeter. Twitterer. Tweet. Retweet. Mention. Reply. Direct Message. Hashtag. This is Twitter talk. If you are not familiar with Twitter or want to learn more about it, Mashable.com is a great source for all things social media and offers The Twitter Guide Book. So if this is your first time reading The Retweetables, my weekly posts about the crafty tweets I see and share with others, hello and goodbye...

WAIT! Goodbye? Yes. At least for a bit. School is almost out and I want to focus my attention on two beautiful girls and not so much on Twitter.

I've come to love Twitter for all the inspiration and information it has given to me and have been obsessively addicted to it, which was the reason why I started my weekly #retweetable posts. Unfortunately, my most of my Twitter time has been replaced with more family and scrapbooking time (the way it really should be. Afterall, I scrapbook for them. I don't tweet for them except for the nail polish collection tweets) and I just need a break. I still plan on writing blog posts to share my crafty things and will be on Twitter, but not to the point where I will see all the great tweets out there... and there are many, hence, the addiction.

You can still follow me as @ohiodanielle where I'm just me being me or as @ecoscrapbook where I tweet eco-friendly tweets :)

So, let's get to this #retweetable recap...

These #retweetable tweeters have been mentioned in my Twitter-related posts (April 2010 to present) and are also my #FollowFriday recommendations:

Note: The names with links were featured in my posts, while the names without links were mentioned in their tweets.

Randomness, May 14-20:

@ScrapbookLatino
@CathyZielske
@jenniferswilson
@lainehmann
@dailydigi
@EllaPublishing
@scrappinmichele
@CaraScrapNStamp
@MakingMemories