skip to main content

OMG!!! I found you guys!!!

24 years ago

I didn't even know this forum was here until this very minute! I posted a message at the Garden Party hunting for scrappers, and someone directed me here! Oh JOY!! I'm deliriously happy now! Oh, I'm so thrilled to find some fellow scrappers! Can I join in the fun here?? Pleeeeeease???

I have been scrappin for about two years, but only in the winters. The other nine months of the year, I garden fanatically. I've scrapbooked almost all my photos and I've done a book for my brother and my sister. I'm currently (in the winter) working on a scrapbook for my son who graduates in May. Any ideas for it will be appreciated.

I have tons of papers and stickers and stuff if anyone might like to do some chatting and trading.

Wow! I can't believe I found you guys! Ya'll shoulda put out an APB on me so I coulda found ya sooner! (Laughing deliriously!)

Casper

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (4)

Marie_TX
24 years ago
GG: I saw your post on The Garden Party and was hoping you would get something going over here. My Mom had black-paged scrapbooks from the 20's and 30's that were so cool. She hand-painted silver borders of Celtic-like designs around her pictures and wrote the text in Caligraphy. She had pictures of her and my Dad dating. He had a Model T. She was an avid gardener and horticulturist; in fact, they both were, and their parents. She had the foresight to photograph their homes every few years, so you could see the trees grow and the flower beds take shape. She would write more about the horticultural details, or the origin of the Latin name of a plant, than she would about the people in the photo. I want to do that someday but don't have the time or patience. Her paper of course was not acid-free, and became very brittle over the years, but the photos held up for a long time. I think my older sister still has some of them.

I guess I need advice from you experts. If I am going to try this, should I get black acid-free paper? And what kind of silver paint? What type of pen or brush? Anyone ever done this? -- Marie
GardenGhost
Original Author
24 years ago
Hey Marie~~Do you have a Michaels or a Hobby Lobby nearby? Walmart even has a scrapbooking section. And there is a wide assortment of acidfree papers, including acid free black construction paper. And there are acid free pens, like gel pens. You can get silver gel pens to do the writing on the black construction paper. But if you don't wanna limit yourself to just black, there's a whole collection of acid free papers in an assortment of colors and prints. There are acid free stamps and everything. And don't forget the acid free binders to hold all your pages. I use regular school notebooks and acid free top-loading protector sheets. That way, I can make my album as big as I want (you can get 1", 2", and 3" notebooks) and they slide right into my book shelf nice and neat. And I can use 8 1/2 x 11 pages, which are just more convenient for me.

Oh gosh, Marie, there is so much! Just go browse the scrapbook section and see what all is there. There are stickers and cutouts you can add too and embossing powder and tools and so much more. Go take a look and it's sure to get you addicted!

Just holler if you have more questions.

NancyAnn
Related Discussions
OMG...finally found a specimen...
Q
Comments (4)
Look forward to seeing it. Just remember, a lot of so-called specimen plants are long over-due for dividing and/or are not of the best quality. I've never seen anything on Ebay worth going throught the trouble for. Easier to start a relationship with a few of be better growers/dealers and get plants from them.
...See More
I found a new site. thought you guys would like I ordered one
Q
Comments (5)
THanks patti, for putting up the link, I am either going to do this in my grandson's room or give it to his schools art class, I think it would be a great project for an art class and if they put it on a large piece of plywood they could auction it off...I just thought it was awesome. Huggy
...See More
OMG - the flooring guy dropped a can of stain on my carpet!
Q
Comments (4)
Well - here is the update: I found out that the GC had already paid him - however, she (the GC) said that she would take the hit if he wouldn't fix the problem. He recoated the paint on the walls where the stain splashed. The splatters on the futon were minimal - even though I told him "I can spill stuff on my furniture, YOU CAN'T." The main issue was the finish in the den and the carpet. Here is the resolution - He said that he would rebuff, put down another coat of poly and repeat until I was happy. He offered to recarpet the foyer and dining room and the office so the carpet patch would not look so obvious. My husband and I decided that we would just bite the bullet and get the floors in rest of the house except the bedrooms (dining room, office, foyer and hall). We will be eating alot of mac and cheese for a while, but it is worth it to get it done before we start moving furniture in. He offered a pretty good discount to do the rest of the floors with the understanding that he would not get paid for the rest of the job unless I was supremely happy. We will see. He sanded Tue and Wed and is staining today. I have had to stay on his @ss. I will keep you guys updated and post pictures when he is done.
...See More
Found a local custom cabinet guy.... how do you judge?
Q
Comments (20)
Sorry for the delay Frameless cabs are European in origin which means they are metric ( US & England are the only Imperial holdouts left on the planet ). All your modern hardware ( hinges & slides )are designed in metric around the 32mm system. True frameless cabs are all in increments of 32mm, so a base cab would be 768mm ( 24 increments of 32mm ) This makes drawer and door sizes easy, as you could have a 6,6,6,6 or a 5,6,6,7 or an 8,8,8 or a 5 drawer ( 5 x32 ) & a 19 door ( 19 x 32 ). This is all very exact. The reveals on euro cabs are usually 3mm between doors and drawer fronts. When you place two cabs together, they need to have a shared 3mm reveal, so in actuality they only have 1.5mm each of a reveal. Where is this going? Veneer core plywood has never been nor will ever be flat or have uniform thickness (3/4" ply can go from 11/16 to 23/32 throughout the sheet ). So, you need these crazy exact reveals you dont have a square face frame to hide an out of square box so all your door and drawer front reveals dont line up. It can look horrible. Mdf and pb have a bad name but they are flat and consistent in thickness. They are the superior substrate anyone who tells you different ask to see a true frameless cab made from ply and check the reveals.
...See More
rosie_ga
24 years ago
Casper......glad to have you. I'm a newbie too. But I do enjoy being here.
Marie_TX
24 years ago
Thanks so much. I'm going to start with an all black and silver sb to house the old b&w photos I have. I'm trying to go chronological to the present, and I figure I'll have 5,000 binders when I'm done!! -- Marie

Related Stories

REMODELING GUIDES One Guy Found a $175,000 Comic in His Wall. What Has Your Home Hidden?

By Mitchell Parker

Have you found a treasure, large or small, when remodeling your house? We want to see it!

BASEMENTS Houzz TV: This Guy’s Giant Lego Collection Proves Everything Is Awesome

By Mitchell Parker

You may have seen our story about this architect’s Lego-filled basement. Now watch the video to see just how he organizes all 250,000 pieces

REMODELING GUIDES You Won't Believe What These Homeowners Found in Their Walls

By Mitchell Parker

From the banal to the downright bizarre, these uncovered artifacts may get you wondering what may be hidden in your own home

RUSTIC STYLE Kitchen of the Week: Found Objects and Old Italian Farmhouse Charm

By Becky Harris

A homeowner and her cabinetmaker create a personal version of European-inspired comfort and simplicity

FRONT YARD IDEAS 12 Surprising Features Found in Front Yards

By Becky Harris

Fire, water, edibles and wildlife habitats are just a few of the elements you can consider adding to your entryway landscape

ENTERTAINING Home Bars Tap Into Guy-Friendly Style

By Mitchell Parker

Belly up to rich wood, sports memorabilia and plenty of beer — pub spaces are letting guys run wild without leaving home

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: 2 Tools + 1 Resourceful Guy = Lots of Great ‘New’ Furniture

By Nanette Wong

With scrap wood and a hands-on attitude, a San Francisco renter on a tight budget furnishes his bedroom and more

HOMES AROUND THE WORLD World of Design: 11 Guys and Their Personality-Filled Man Spaces

Take a tour of very individual retreats designed by creative guys around the globe

STORAGE Man Space: A Guy Likes a Nice Closet, Too

By Mitchell Parker

If clothes make the man, shouldn't a man make a great space for the clothes? Take inspiration from these dream closets for dudes

DECORATING GUIDES 12 Design Tips From Guy-Friendly Spaces

By Mitchell Parker

Man up with these ideas from dudes who've navigated the decorating process with style and gusto

Sponsored