I'm creative @ most things I set my mind to do. Being creative comes naturally for me, I enjoy taking part in challenges & jumping hurdles, in regards to learning new things: I learn visually & I also learn by hands on. I also create own designs in my head regading cellphone holders, & have things in my head, I still have yet to create, like a framed window, with slidding curtains, etc.......!! I lay out pictures on an 11x17 piece of paper, edge to edge. When there is an open space, I add some decorative element & this is how I got into scrapbooking & then digital scrapbooking, as my SIL introduced me into Stampin' Up. I'd get my 11x17 layout color copied & then I'd have them (the copy Shop) laminate the copy & sometimes I'd do a double sided facemate. I have a bunch of them to decorate the table with & then when having company over, it turns into an awesome conversation piece @ the table. Then we pass the facemats around, as it gets their curiosity up & they want to see more. I love to do Digi-Scrap & to create cards & I have Jewelry & Sewing/Quilt classes that I take on Mondays. I'm a homemaker to my wonderful husband who is a trucker, he is OTR 2-3 wks @ a time & he is a wonderful cook & we love to travel & have traveled to various places below: Europe: Germany & Switzerland & Australia & Italy & Brittian: England & Scotland. Asia: S. Korea I was born in & lived in Delaware for a few years, & Scotland for a few years where my twin brothers were born (they died @ Birth) & my sister was born there, then we moved to Sacramento & raised most of my life in Grizzly Flats, California & lived in Marquette/Harvey Michigan & lived in various area's of San Diego, California & also in Grass Valley & Vermont & I presently live in Arizona & love it here & have lived her for 6 yrs now. I'm married to a wonderful husband by the name of Shawn, & medically speaking can't have children & have a wonderful dog by the name of Sara. Being a homemaker, allows me plenty of time to play on the computer!!
A hearty welcome to you!! I am just in awe of your creative and traveling history...please enjoy, have fun jump into the challenges and be bold and creative!
Hello Cindy!!!!! How amazing your life is!!!!! LOVE that you make so much stuff...I can imagine the place mats...I would love to visit you!!!!! so glad you found us, The Lilypad is a wonderful community with so many people that go beyond the just sharing the scrapping hobby..... is a delightful place to be! I am (well, not so much these days as I'm in poor health) also a traveler.... have lived in many countries, and many cities within in both Brazil & Argentina, plus lived in many cities in Spain, some time in Italy and a short while in France, I was a performer so traveled a lot all over Europe too......I am Brazilian but was born in Argentina, so grew up with both cultures and languages, but have been in London (England) for now 25 years or so.... and my daughter's name is Sarah (though we call her Sarita, she went through all her schooling registered as Sarita!) so we have many things in common Looking forward to getting to know you better and seeing your pages!!!! Let us know if anything at all we can help you with, welcome to The Lilypad's family!!!!!
check in the store if she has them here... plus there is a section with freebies, so it can help you get started, also we have SOSN (Something Old, Something New) every Wednesday with Half Price kits, both old & new... that should help you, plus there are many offers and new releases on Friday are 20% off all weekend!! You can look up the designer's newsletters so you can also get deals, discounts and freebies from the designers , and participate in their blog challenges will get you the chance of winning gift certificates
To answer your question: for the MOC (month of challenges) the pages have to be 75% current TLP product in the store. templates are 15% - for the regular gallery posting - the gallery rule is 50% TLP (can be retired or freebies as well as current TLP) and a big Welcome to you!!! - can't wait to see your creativity fill up the gallery!
Thx4the welcomes. Yes: Cynthia, we ought to do more talking. My real name is Cynthia & that is why I spell my nickname Cyndi. My dogs real name is Sara & her stage name is Seri'Ane!! Well.......I think it is the same person I've been thinking of, so I'll have to look into it more. Someone mentioned, I could get started with some freebies? Where may I find them? Searching the site in the meantime!!
You can find the freebies right here https://the-lilypad.com/store/Free-Products/ Welcome to TLP!! Glad you made your way here.
Welcome to The Pad. Looks like you probably have a ton of cool photos to scrap. Looking forward to seeing your art!
Nice to meet you! welcome to our lovely group! can't wait to get to know you better! and see all your amazing creations
Thx everyone. Not all travel pictures are available do to various things happening to them. My camera when in England turned up missing. I lost some pictures due to past computer crashes. I have some pictures in Korea, that I can scan into the computer.
Welcome Cyndi, I love your place mat idea! I was fortunate enough to be involved with a Stamping Up group before I moved to Kansas, we met monthly to make cards. It was great to always have them on hand for various occasions and their products are incredible! I also made jewelry. You are in such a great place now for that hobby. I used to haunt the bead shops whenever we'd travel and the stuff I saw in Arizona was some of my absolute favorite, all that gorgeous turquoise and silver!
4sure: SeriAne is the perfect dog. I should write a long story abt her., for she is one unique dog & so funny to boot: L.O.L.
Welcome! I love your idea of the placemats! That's so creative and neat. Do you ever ride with your husband in the truck when he goes on runs? I've traveled a lot on I-80 and I-70 and always thought a being in a semi truck would be interesting.