Live Chat with Keisha Campbell 03/13/2009

A special thanks to Keisha Campbell, guest designer for March's kit. We learned so much about her design process, plans for the future, and life in and out of China.

ScrappinTJRacer
Awe man I am the only one so this must mean I don't know my time zone!!
AlissaG
shouldn't it be now?
Scarlet
hi girls! it's the right time... just a few minutes early.
Scarlet
hi mishi
AlissaG
ok, i was starting to think maybe the chat wasn't working
ScrappinTJRacer
whew I thought I had totally missed it for sure!! lol!!
mishi
Hi it's Michelle! I love the new look of the site - very cool
Scarlet
nope! you're in the right place. it's everyone else who's in the wrong place :)
Scarlet
i knew that ;)
ScrappinTJRacer
I should introduce myself I guess since it is my first time chatting! Lol! My name is Tracy and love my Studio Calico Kits!!
Scarlet
so has everyone had a good day?
Scarlet
it was a pretty exciting day at the office as we watched the website changes unfold
Scarlet
hi tracy! thanks for coming to the chat!
ScrappinTJRacer
It looks awesome and so easy to navigate
Scarlet
thanks! there's more to come... just wait until midnight ;)
Scarlet
welcome, keisha!
ScrappinTJRacer
Ooooh......I will be waiting!!
Keisha
hello to all!!
ScrappinTJRacer
Hi Keisha!!
Tammy Kay
hey y'all
Keisha
happy friday night ladies!
Scarlet
hi ember and tammy kay!
Tammy Kay
hi ;)
ScrappinTJRacer
TGIF!!
Ember S.
Howdy!
Scarlet
i totally agree tracy :)
Keisha
so what is up for tonight?
stephanie howell
hey y'all =)
NicoleH
hey peeps!!!
3girlsmomma
Keisha...just wanted to say that I LOVE your work! The color palates that you use are so pretty! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
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stephanie howell
welcome welcome ms. keisha!! so glad you came to chat!
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April Foster
oh, keisha's here early
Keisha
wow, big thanks!!
April Foster
yay
Keisha
glad to be here...
April Foster
so, we've had some web updates........
stephanie howell
are you glad to be back in the US?
stacyleaw
so excited you are here. your work is so inspiring!!
ScrappinTJRacer
I totally agree your work is so inspiring!! Love your use of color!
3girlsmomma
hoping i can keep up with a chat. the website looks gorgeous!!!
NicoleH
i have to tell you Ms. Keisha...your girls are GORGEOUS
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Keisha
boy, you have no idea how happy I am!!
Ember S.
the updates look AWESOME
April Foster
we're still going to tweak some things, so if ya'll have feedback, please feel free to share it on the main message board
April Foster
we'll be checking the web update thread for comments
stephanie howell
i can't even imagine. the army takes us some crazy places, but china is insane!!!
Keisha
those two, thanks...they're pretty wild!
Tammy Kay
i think it looks great.
stephanie howell
i'm sure you had such an amazing experience though =)
ScrappinTJRacer
and having a Target store near by has got to be the bomb!! Lol!! I am a Target Girl too!!
NicoleH
how long were you in China?
Keisha
it was a great place...miss it just a tiny bit!!
stacyleaw
where are you living now?
Keisha
4yrs!!
stephanie howell
keisha, looks like we might be coming to your neck of the woods in may for an awards ceremony!
Keisha
Leesburg Va
Tammy Kay
i could live in your studio in china. i loved looking at your pictures!
NicoleH
(yay Jimmy!)
Keisha
woohoo, to love??
April Foster
i loved the green in your studio in China
Keisha
yes, miss that studio big time!
Keisha
ooops, to live??
NicoleH
lol...
Tammy Kay
those shelves. oh. so pretty!
stephanie howell
are you asking me that? i'm lost. heee!
April Foster
i think she is
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Keisha
that is a cool green I had them paint my things!
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scrapandthecity
hey keisha!
Keisha
yes, steph
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April Foster
so you didn't get to bring those back?
stephanie howell
oh okay. no, my husband is getting an award and we have to do all sorts of official stuff. hee!
stephanie howell
wish to live.
Keisha
hello!!!
scrapandthecity
hello!
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Tammy Kay
we are all like. are they for sale? lol
stephanie howell
i've been trying to talk him into moving there. hopefully one day!
Keisha
oh, maybe we'll meet
stephanie howell
=) =)
Keisha
lol!!
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stephanie howell
tammmy kay- HI! just saw you here!
Keisha
oh, yes I did bring that green stuff back!!
Tammy Kay
hey girl. good to see you!
stephanie howell
okay. how many of you went out and bought those crystal buttons from joann after keisha used them? i'll admit it, i totally did.
Keisha
I need MORE of those buttons!!
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Scarlet
those were some pretty cool buttons!
ScrappinTJRacer
I totally did!!
stephanie howell
hee! i totally bought them all and lots of similar ones.
Keisha
I have a small stash that's growing!!
April Foster
yes, i think she started a frenzy
Keisha
yeah, blame me!!!
stephanie howell
harper keeps trying to steal them, she thinks they are very pwetty
scrapandthecity
love how you decorated your new crib. the light in there is wonderful!
Scarlet
i guess i could add a trip to joann to my list of things to do tomorrow
ScrappinTJRacer
I can't blame you for making me really happy with all my pretties!!
NicoleH
Steph, tell her no way jose
April Foster
so, while you were in china was it hard not to buy a whole lot of cool things b/c you knew you'd have to pack it back to the US?
stephanie howell
HA
Keisha
the house is coming along preety nice-yay!!
Hoogly-Girl
I need to get the buttons
Hoogly-Girl
I need to get the buttons
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Keisha
the great thing about china...is they will make whatever you want
stephanie howell
keisha, jimmy was telling me that seabees (SP?) are totally awesome. i guess he knows some from deployments...
Keisha
but we had a weight limit...and it cost $2 when we went over
April Foster
yikes
April Foster
$2 per pound?
Keisha
they are so awesome...i love mine-tons!!
Keisha
yes, a pound
April Foster
that's less than we pay to ship overseas, but still, it adds up, especially with furniture
Ember S.
What part of China??
Keisha
we had to pay-a lot!!
Keisha
beijing
stephanie howell
so let me get this straight. a seabee is a navy builder? like construction?
April Foster
you didn't ship cars did you?
stephanie howell
i never heard of it until your husband...
Keisha
yes, this stuff is heavy
Tammy Kay
well, keisha i love your work but i have to go. take care. bye y'all!
scrapandthecity
you did get some one of a kind peices while over there. my grandfather was stationed over seas in asia while the marine corps and he would ship my grandmother some pretty unique things.
Keisha
yes, a suv!!
stephanie howell
bye tammy kay!!!!!!!!
msmoonlite
Hi Keisha!!! I love your work!!! Been following your blog since you were in China!!
Keisha
but the gov pays that bill!
Tammy Kay
bye
stephanie howell
miss you!
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Keisha
thanks, moon
Tammy Kay
miss you too. :)
ScrappinTJRacer
I am totally dreading our moving bill with the military since we are moving to long island this summer!! Hopefully my scrap room won't push us over the limit!!
Keisha
my hubby has had a great time in the navy
stephanie howell
i've never gone over the limit, tj
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Keisha
good luck on that move
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Keisha
this was the first time we went over
scrapandthecity
they came and packed for you right?
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ScrappinTJRacer
we haven't yet but i really worry about this one because man have i got alot more goodies this time around
Keisha
since it wasn't paid by the navy
stephanie howell
yes i always have them pack but i've never asked them to unpack
Keisha
different rules
Keisha
lol, same here...I want them gone asap!!
stephanie howell
me too! ha!
April Foster
keisha, tell us what you thought of working with a kit. was it difficult to design with limited supplies?
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ScrappinTJRacer
yeah never ask them to unpack eiher just want them gone
stephanie howell
and after you answer april's question, tell us your favorite inks to use!
Keisha
no, it did push me to be a bit funky & more colorful
Keisha
love that!!
AlissaG
sorry guys, my internet is acting up so i keep popping in & out
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April Foster
no problem
ScrappinTJRacer
You definitely worked this kit!!
Keisha
i love stazon!! and stampin up
April Foster
i loved what you did with the fabRips....so clever to use them all on one LO!
Keisha
sounds like my connection in china-in & OUT!
Scarlet
stampin up inks are my favorite too
April Foster
do you have certain SU colors that you use?
April Foster
more than others?
stephanie howell
okay. i'm like really really bad at stamping. do you have any tips for beginners? how did you get into stamping and what is your favorite way to incorporate stamping into your layouts?
scrapandthecity
stampin up ink is wonderful. and the colors are always available, so if you run out, you can re-ink
Keisha
I wish I had a better idea for those cool rips
msmoonlite
as a photographer, do you scrap all the photos you take?
ScrappinTJRacer
The rips definitely stump me.
Keisha
love SU stuff in general!!!
April Foster
some people pleat them, ruffle them, some people sew on them
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April Foster
emily did flowers with hers with the november kit
Ember S.
yeah, I'm scared to rip!
Keisha
keep stamping simple....use versa mark
stephanie howell
i tried to pleat them but i kept messing them up
April Foster
let er rip!
ScrappinTJRacer
I am gonna have to check emily's out then
stephanie howell
i was way spazzy with them for some reason
Keisha
flowers, cool one
scrapandthecity
those rips were actually fabric. i didn't know? sounds neat
AlissaG
i liked janine's from november with the rips
Scarlet
ripping is the easy part, ember!
3girlsmomma
I really like to use the Fiskars Stamp press to get good stamp images. fwiw :)
April Foster
yes, janine did a lot of cool layering with them
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Keisha
i just had to do something fast
ScrappinQueen
hi girls!
Scarlet
welcome :)
April Foster
3girls, i had never seen that till my first CHA show and i was impressed
Keisha
stamp press? a new one for me, sounds cool
ScrappinQueen
Hi Keisha....I'm a *huge* fan of your beautiful and always so classy work!
Scarlet
yay! it's finally getting crowded in here!
April Foster
yes, keisha, i love how your designs are simple and smart
Jacquie
hi there! Joining you from a hotel room in Houston tonite! I love Keisha's work
Keisha
thanks, queen!!
ScrappinTJRacer
the stamp press is awesome!! So easy to use!
April Foster
they're very lift-able
AlissaG
what is the stamp press for? i've never heard of it
Keisha
tx, hello...thanks for joining
stephanie howell
i would frame all my layouts if i were you, i wouldn't want to put them away in an album
Keisha
lol, I have a few in the girls rooms framed
April Foster
i know, aren't they gorgeous... and she makes HS product look amazing, too
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stephanie howell
alissa- http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_stamp-press.aspx
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Jacquie
she makes everything look awesome!
Keisha
lol, I love hs stuff
stephanie howell
what have you found works best on the new invisibles?
AlissaG
ahhh!!! thanks steph! i have seen that before....
April Foster
remember the HS first release with the plain chipboard and plain clear acrylic shapes?
Scarlet
i was going to ask a very similar question, steph ;)
Keisha
iwhat are those, steph??
scrapandthecity
i saw the stamp press demo'd awhile ago at ac moore. i thought it was pretty cool.
April Foster
that's what really got me into "cool" scrapping
stephanie howell
the new hs stuff with the resist
stephanie howell
the shapes and papers
NicoleH
and the chipboard
mlepitts
hi
April Foster
have you worked with the invisibles yet?
Keisha
no, don't thing so...not sure aht they are, lol
April Foster
that Q is for keisha to answer :)
April Foster
they're part of her new release
April Foster
i would say TH distress ink or SU ink would work perfectly
April Foster
if i were guessing ;)
Keisha
oh, I am a bit slow....haven't seen those...now I must!!
mlepitts
if you google HS invisibles you can see lots of demos form cha
mlepitts
if you were guessing :)
Keisha
I am so going to after this!!
Ember S.
do you guys use the craft SU ink?
NicoleH
i do Ember
sheruns
looking forward to trying those SOON!
ScrappinTJRacer
they are definitely a must have
mlepitts
i have the white. i love it.
Keisha
I hate missing out on anything new & HS
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mlepitts
it's really sticky and takes a while to dry, but it has very good coverage.
scrapandthecity
i use only classic. except for the white one. that is craft. it only comes in craft.
Ember S.
I've only used the craft...wondered if I was missing anything with the other
April Foster
i only use the classic pads, too
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Scarlet
i also prefer classic
April Foster
definitely you need the classic
Keisha
i am shocked i haven't seen this...and jealous you all have tried it!
NicoleH
whats the diff?
Scarlet
hi, stephen!
Oggypop
hello
Jacquie
I use both pads...the classics are amazing though and they dry fast.
April Foster
i should be a SU demonstrator or something
NicoleH
hol Esteban
NicoleH
hola
ScrappinTJRacer
classic is dye right and craft is pigment
Jacquie
You should April...I can sign you up.
Oggypop
I'm here for a few seconds ... my nephew is dricingtow-trucks on my back
Keisha
so should I april!!
mlepitts
so keisha, what got you into scrapping, or has that been asked?
scrapandthecity
classic is for paper. it sinks. craft is for more crafty things.
Denise (Nichoda)
Keisha, I have to thank you for my Martha Stewart punch addiction. Yep...it's all your fault. Based on your 2/14/08 blog posting.
simplytam
Afternoon all ;)
NicoleH
hi Tam!
Keisha
creative memories!! after mikiela was born in 2003
ScrappinTJRacer
Yeah Keisha that post did me in too!! Lol!!
April Foster
from creative memories to what you do now, that's amazing!
Jacquie
speaking of punches, I found a new cool one today. It is by McGill, and it is the square noteworthy shape about 1 3/4
Keisha
lol, I have almost all of them!!
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scrapandthecity
keisha i hope you picked up some of those martha valentine border punches. those were so cute. the scallop and lace with tiny hearts
Keisha
have you all see the new EK punches at M's
ScrappinQueen
omg, that is too funny....I'm now a MS punch lover too! thanks, keisha? lol
scrapandthecity
YES! have you tried those yet, anyone?
Keisha
not the tiny hearts...but all the others!!
Jacquie
yes, the EK punches are cool...love the double stitch line, and the swiss cheese one
ScrappinTJRacer
same here and now all the new ones are trickling in to my local M's slowly but surely and I have to have them!!
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ScrappinQueen
Yes!! and they were 30% this week!
Ember S.
I sooo want the swiss cheese
ScrappinTJRacer
Yes and I totally caved and got 7 so far
Keisha
love those!!
Keisha
I think I am at 5
Jacquie
they fold up and store neatly also
ScrappinTJRacer
the notebook edge totally rocks
scrapandthecity
i like the one with all the circles.
April Foster
keisha, what's the one tool that you constantly use over and over?
Keisha
flat-whoa!!
ScrappinQueen
ooh i loe the circle one too!
Denise (Nichoda)
The swiss cheese one is awesome.
Keisha
punches & stamps
NicoleH
LOVE the swicc cheese one...;)
AlissaG
i just love them all!
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April Foster
i figured that :)
Keisha
scallops scallops scallops
ScrappinQueen
ok, now of course i *have* to go see what the swiss cheese one is! ugh! lol
Ember S.
it's so cute!
zosa13
So glad I made it here. Hi Keisha!!! Love your work!!!
scrapandthecity
keisha, do you have a die cut machine? never heard you talk about one
Denise (Nichoda)
Your winking Nik. Something up with swiss cheese? LOL!
Keisha
zosa, thanks!!
ScrappinTJRacer
so cute you will have to have it
Keisha
just the slice!!
NicoleH
nah Denise...i just played with it this month
Jacquie
i love the slice
Keisha
had it for about 2wks!!
scrapandthecity
so how is the slice for you?
Keisha
thinking of going for a bigger one too
Denise (Nichoda)
I played, too. LOL!
Ember S.
lovin' the slice, too!
mlepitts
i like my slice, we use it on my kids' posters :)
mishi
What cartridges do you like for your Slice?
Keisha
I just saw a new machine...can't remember who makes it
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Keisha
i love the basic
Keisha
1 & 2
mlepitts
i love the basic too
ScrappinTJRacer
I love the noteworthy
Denise (Nichoda)
Oh no! Not a new machine! ;o)
Keisha
I want the animal crackers
Keisha
and the wedding
Jacquie
are the new releases out yet?
NicoleH
love the font on animal crackers...
Ember S.
I think only one is out
NicoleH
but am waiting on a new one or two
Ember S.
???
Keisha
i like noteworthy shapes-flowers are so sweet
mlepitts
the fall one is super cure
mlepitts
cute
April Foster
MM is releasing the new cartridges as they release the lines that they coordinate with
Jacquie
love the tree on the fall one
ScrappinTJRacer
yes I am all about the flowers
mlepitts
ah ha!
Denise (Nichoda)
I want the fall one
April Foster
so, "just chillin" cartridges will be first
Jacquie
Oh I see..I guess wedding is out first?
Keisha
MM is big trouble!!!
Ember S.
love the fall and noteworthy!
mlepitts
when will we see the alphas one?
April Foster
i'm not sure, mle
NicoleH
i think June, Em
ScrappinTJRacer
MM is always my weak spot when it comes to anything they make
April Foster
weddingw as supposed to be out first, but it got delayed
April Foster
now the just chillin is out first
April Foster
later this month
Jacquie
hmmm...saw wedding for sale.
Jacquie
maybe it was preorder or somethign?
Denise (Nichoda)
Was it a pre-sale?
Keisha
I just got a box a the new pp's....they are nice
Denise (Nichoda)
LOL!
April Foster
would ya'll like to see cartridges available in the shop or is it something you can get a better deal on at michaels?
Denise (Nichoda)
do they have them at Michael's? i haven't seen them
April Foster
jacquie, not sure about that, b/c they said it would be ready till June, then they came back and said April
Jacquie
I've never seen Slice at Michaels
NicoleH
they don't have them at my Michaels
Jacquie
2peas has the wedding cart
Ember S.
They do have them at Ms here
scrapandthecity
which paper keisha, just chillin' i saw some a target. cute.
ScrappinTJRacer
nope and if they did have them at Ms they wouldn't let us use a coupon
Jacquie
Hobby Lobby has Slice, but not the new ones yet.
April Foster
okey doke, i'll call on Monday
Ember S.
Oh wait...it was HL not Ms
scrapandthecity
ac moore has slice too.
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Keisha
that and the other new lines...wedding and such
mishi
Some of the Ms have them here
Jacquie
archivers has Slice, and they won't let you coupon the machine, but they will the carts
AlissaG
so if you guys carry the cartridges, i will be very tempted to get a slice...
Keisha
archivers...oh, I miss that store
Jacquie
Slice carts would be tempting
zosa13
so what's the next project that you're working on? I'm new at this so excuse me.
Ember S.
very tempting!
scrapandthecity
keisha where do you get your inspiration?
April Foster
good question zosa
Keisha
mm stuff
stephanie howell
i've never used a die cut machine before!
Denise (Nichoda)
Move to Minnesota, Keisha. We have an Archiver's on every corner...almost. LOL!
ScrappinTJRacer
Yes very good question
Keisha
lol, too cold there!!
Hoogly-Girl
I only have Joanns and they only have basic supplies..very small
Denise (Nichoda)
No way, Steph!
stephanie howell
denise, i went to my very first archivers in austin when j was here!
Ember S.
Slice was my first...
Hoogly-Girl
I don't use them either
Keisha
books inspire me..decor books...my love
Denise (Nichoda)
Did you like it, Steph?
Jacquie
Archivers is good
stephanie howell
i did. jimmy did NOT. ha!
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ScrappinTJRacer
So MM is your inspiration
Denise (Nichoda)
LOL! How long did you make him shop in there with you? :o)
Ember S.
We moved away from Austin right after they opened it :(
scrapandthecity
any good decor book suggestions??? i need to check some out for my house.
Hoogly-Girl
LOL Steph..I was reading your blog and DH said..."are you stalking some lady you don't know?" Men just don't get it
Keisha
MM is my love...but the books are great inspiration
Jacquie
Kiesha, I think that your pictures are inspiring of your beautiful girls
stephanie howell
ha!
ScrappinTJRacer
yes I totally agree
Denise (Nichoda)
I agree, Jacquie.
Keisha
my photos do help!!
April Foster
i love the colors in keisha's pictures, so vibrant
stephanie howell
he stayed in there for a very short period of time and then went to the car. teeehee!
Jacquie
If I had a stack of photos that looked that good, then I would be very inspired all the time
Denise (Nichoda)
You should have sent him to the play area. They have videos. HA!
Hoogly-Girl
Keisha I love you photos.
Keisha
I just grab the books with the best covers...then I flip through them...and if they grab me i buy them
Jacquie
no play area in the austin archivers denise
stephanie howell
me too jacquie. and if i had girls that would pose like that too!
stephanie howell
so cute
April Foster
keisha, not sure if you missed the question, but are you working on any new projects that you can share with us?
Jacquie
aww steph, your pics are awesome...
Denise (Nichoda)
No play area. So sad.
ScrappinTJRacer
Yes do you have any suggestions or tips on how you get those awesome photos of yours
Keisha
i did a book...can't say more on that
Denise (Nichoda)
Steph, your photos are awesome.
msmoonlite
Jacquie
ooh...a book?
Keisha
mm has been keeping me busy
stephanie howell
i still want to be keisha when i grow up =)
msmoonlite
as a photographer, do you scrap all the photos you take?
stephanie howell
yay a book!!
Keisha
have a card up on their blog today
zosa13
a book...can't wait to see!!
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ScrappinTJRacer
Oooohh a book? Hmmm another must have for me!! Site unseen!! Lol
scrapandthecity
love idea books. haven't brought any in a while... its time. lol i
April Foster
a book??????
scrapandthecity
i'll be looking out for that.
Keisha
I try to scrap my fave photos asap!!
April Foster
can't wait to hear more abou thtat
zosa13
i haven't bought any books lately either.
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scrapandthecity
how do you like the east coast so far?
April Foster
photos? were there photo questions?
zosa13
keisha-love the photo wall. saw it on your blog.
stephanie howell
i just won the baby love book from 2peas and i LOVE it (your projects are so pretty, keisha)
Keisha
love it here!! can't wait to drive to nyc this summer!!
stephanie howell
oh i miss nyc so much! jealous.
Jacquie
nyc is fun
Keisha
that baby book is so sweet...love what the others did
msmoonlite
its worth the trip
scrapandthecity
we love going to nyc. make sure you have lots of memory cards. so MANY photo ops
Keisha
I want to take photos in central park so BAD
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Keisha
I know!!!
Denise (Nichoda)
Love Central Park. Many photo ops.
msmoonlite
heading there tomorrow with dh
stephanie howell
nyc is pretty much where i fell in love with my husband, it's such a special place. central park is pretty much the best photo backdrop ever.
msmoonlite
it really is as pretty as they say
Keisha
I am so jealous...enjoy that with your hubby!!
scrapandthecity
central park is wonderful.
Keisha
aew, sweet steph
ScrappinTJRacer
awe, you are actually making me look forward to ny!!
stephanie howell
it's a special place for sure
scrapandthecity
american girl, do the girls like them. we went to the store last year and had a blast. i had NO idea. this place has everything american girl.
stephanie howell
i hope that j one day takes a job teaching at west point b/c we love that part of the country
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Jacquie
Kiesha, now that you are stateside, are you going to teach classes anywhere? (please say yes)
AlissaG
i guess being a girl from the country... central park is i dunno... there a lot more of that out here ... lol
scrapandthecity
one of the stores is in NYC
Keisha
my girls don't do dolls
stephanie howell
HA
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stephanie howell
sorry that was funny
stephanie howell
heee
Keisha
I hope to teach!!
zosa13
too funny. my little one has 16 dolls :)
Keisha
yes, we had hundreds of barbies, bratz, my scene...no one touches them
ScrappinTJRacer
your classes would definitely be sold out Keisha
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Keisha
lol, I would hope for that...but i'd be so scared!!
Jacquie
I would love a home decor class with Keisha
stephanie howell
why? it's so fun
Denise (Nichoda)
Not to be redundant on the MN thing, but TEACH here. Thank you.
Jacquie
teaching is a blast
zosa13
Come to Cali!!
Keisha
lol, I'd love to do that too...i am super shy...low voice too
msmoonlite
just make it to NYC first!!!
Jacquie
Denise, it is warmer in TX. :-)
Hoogly-Girl
home deco with Keisha....I agree. I loved your studio in China
ScrappinTJRacer
once you get lost in the art the teaching just flows iykwim
Denise (Nichoda)
Jacquie, you know you LOVE it here. ;o)
Keisha
MN, I would tryt to make it there for YOU
scrapandthecity
keisha, are there any scrap products out right now you want to work with.
Denise (Nichoda)
Thanks Keisha. :o)
Keisha
humm...
Denise (Nichoda)
LOL!
Hoogly-Girl
Jacquie, I am no keisha but I may be headed to TX
Hoogly-Girl
Jacquie, I am no keisha but I may be headed to TX
Keisha
I have so much as is i need to use...
Jacquie
Moving here?
mlepitts
stephanie, are you moving (hoogly)?
scrapandthecity
ditto :) don;t know why i am even looking at times...
Hoogly-Girl
yes from AK
mlepitts
keisha, you should play the blog challenge, it's about using up your product!
Jacquie
wow, where? I'm in Austin
mlepitts
wow!
stephanie howell
and i'll be leaving tx soon! =(
Hoogly-Girl
Looks like DH is getting a job in Lubbock..we first thought dallas
Keisha
I need something to get me to use it
Hoogly-Girl
So sorry Steph..do you know where you are headed
Denise (Nichoda)
Steph, where are you moving?
stephanie howell
georgia
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mlepitts
try using the remainder of a partially used letter pack, it's liberating!
April Foster
yes, mle has been deep into using things up lately
Hoogly-Girl
Keisha do you try to do challenges to use your stash?
Keisha
i try to use evrything just once at least!
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April Foster
keisha, you are so good at using "old" products in new ways. i love that about you
April Foster
makes me feel bad when i give something away that i think is old
MandyK
Keisha what is your fav lens to use and what setting do you usually shoot in?
April Foster
then you use it on a LO and i love it!
Keisha
I have been having a hard time scrapping in gereral...looking for mojo
Hoogly-Girl
I agree April..I have a nice collection of old products so it's nice to see thme mixed in with new
zosa13
How long does it take you to do a layout?
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Keisha
tv mode...love all my lenses....but the 28-135 in my fave
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zosa13
I take forever. Always moving things around.
Keisha
too long...a day to a week or weeks
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April Foster
so do you work on multiple layouts simultaneously?
scrapandthecity
i was thinking about kitting some of my stash up, and only using stuff in those "kits". the sc kits make me want to mix and match and pay attention to detail more. love that about your kits a&s
Hoogly-Girl
I struggle with titles...any advice?
Keisha
yes, because i can never finish one when I would like to so I move on
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April Foster
thanks "city"
stephanie howell
steph, use the first word of your journaling. or the key word in your journaling.
stephanie howell
don't get stressed and think you always have to have a clever title
Keisha
I strugglle with that too...i use to find good thoughts on Oprah's site
Hoogly-Girl
that is a good idea..I would have to journal first.hehe
zosa13
titles are the hardest part of my layout. sometimes i don't even use one.
Ember S.
I always struggled with titles, too
Ember S.
but I just quit worrying about and now it is much easier
stephanie howell
sometimes it's best to just title it what it is. zoo 2009, etc. it doesn't always have to be catch
stephanie howell
catchy
zosa13
journaling is hard for me too...
ScrappinTJRacer
Me too I like what Stephanie said to use the first word
Keisha
journaling, is my hardest
Hoogly-Girl
wow...I thought I was the only one.
stephanie howell
i think journaling is my easiest. HA! i love how we are all different.
ScrappinTJRacer
you are definitely not alone
msmoonlite
lately i've been using song lyrics
scrapandthecity
i like taking a titles from music and movies and changing it around to fit my layout .
zosa13
i love reading your journaling steph! so heartfelt!!!
Keisha
sometimes journaling feels too forced for me
Hoogly-Girl
for journaling I have started to write down thoughts and ideas in a notebook that I want to record
Keisha
love those who can
stephanie howell
i just try to write exactly what i'm feeling. whatever emotion is evoked in me by a photo.
AlissaG
sometimes my journaling feels more like captions to the photo(s)
Ember S.
I just think about what I would want to read if my mom had scrapped for me
scrapandthecity
i like quotes. remember when quotes were big. i don't see them around much like when i first started.
stephanie howell
or just make your journaling be a funny story or memory
msmoonlite
right there with you SnC
April Foster
but, steph, you have to have the emotion first LOL --- journaling is so hard for me to not sound corny
Denise (Nichoda)
I journal as a smart alec and that makes it easier for me. :o)
stephanie howell
HAAAAAA
stephanie howell
hahahahah
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msmoonlite
i only get corny with the love dh layouts
NicoleH
April, you crack me up
stephanie howell
april, you have emotions. you just need to get in touch with them a little more. ;)
April Foster
that is the perfect type of journaling for me denise, i'm kind of (well totally) unsentimental
April Foster
hopefully i'll get better with age :)
Hoogly-Girl
that's why I try to write it down as I am feeling it April..being a newlywed and moving far away there has been lots of emotions at my house :)
simplytam
oh journalling is my favourite
stephanie howell
you will be one day. and i promise you that.
Denise (Nichoda)
I'm not sentimental either, April.
stephanie howell
i don't think i'd be a scrapbooker if it weren't for journaling.
simplytam
i've gone back to 12x12 layouts cos the smaller ones didn't leave me enough room to write!
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April Foster
any more questions for keisha?
Ember S.
what kind of classes do you think you might start with??
stephanie howell
i just want to tell you thank you for hanging with us this month. your projects are beautiful. =)
msmoonlite
yes, thank you for your beautiful creativity.
Keisha
very simple, lol...I am not real sure...it would have to be whatever trend I have going!!!
ScrappinTJRacer
thanks for chatting too very insiteful
Hoogly-Girl
I agree. love the layouts and photos
zosa13
I agree...I keep going back to the gallery!!
Erin B
Your stuff always amazes me Keisha. gorgeous
Ember S.
Ditto!! For sure!!
stephanie howell
and welcome back to the US!