October Scrapping Goals and Chatter - sbc17oct

[Lmn]

Scrappin' Challenge 2017
Can you believe this is our 9th year of Scrappin' Goal Challenge?! We sure completed an AWESOME number of pages together in 2009 through 2016 and I'm looking forward to MORE Scrap pages together in 2017! Let's keep scrappin'.

It was SO fun to chat about and see everyone's pages, goals and ideas for completing LOTS of scrapbook pages in 2017! Many had a common theme - get more pages done, use what's in our stash, meet new scrapping friends, plan time/crops...

What fun we'll have sharing ideas, cheering success, keeping the motivation and making new friends. Our scrap goal isn't all about getting pages done, it's also about enjoying the process! Please feel free to join at any time!

Here's the CHALLENGE. Each person can share their page goals, pages and ideas. for those of use who like Annual Goals, we will have a better shot at meeting our yearly goal if we break it down by month.

*In this thread, we track our monthly goals. We find it helps us keep getting pages done which is good for all of us.

You choose your own scrapbook page goal and monthly spend goal. You may select 2, 3, 5, 50 pages....you choose. The idea is to be flexible so if you know you're going to be really busy, you can reduce the number one month or if you're going to a couple crops or scrap weekends, up the number. This also works for the budget. Each month, you can change your goals depending on your calendar!

The whole goal of the challenge is to get lots of pages done all the while enjoying sharing with Virtual Friends.

Are you UP for the CHALLENGE? Come and Play in the 2017 Scrapbook Challenge! Here's to Meeting our Scrapping Goals & Meeting New Friends!

We'd love to "oohh" and "aahh" over your pages so please post with key word "sbc17oct"

[Lmn]

October Scrappers


Sharon (scs SMadson) - 5
Liz (scs Elizabeth G) - 10
Melissa (scs MollyMoo951) - TBD
Jayne (scs Ozpum) - 8
Joyce Ann (scs Annie Panda) - 10
Amy (scs ShirleysGirl) - 12
Lela (scs Lmn) - 31

[Lmn]

Come and check out October VSBN

*** October VSBN -- Will Post Monday, October 9, 2017 ***
TRICK or TREAT

[Lmn]

YTD thru Sept 2017

Sharon (scs Sewflake) - 164
Amy (scs ShirleysGirl) - 138
Joyce Ann (scs AnniePanda) - 88
Sharon (scs SMadson) 85
Liz (scs Elizabeth G) - 74
Jayne (scs Ozpom) - 59
Melissa (scs MollyMoo951) - 18

[smadson]

Hi! Met my goal last month! So, I am on schedule. I have 85 of 100 done ytd. My goal for October is 5.

[Elizabeth G.]

Happy Sunday!

I exceeded my goal for September and I hope to do the same this month so I can reach my yearly goal


YTD: 74
October goal: 10

[smadson]

Here is our October Scraplift!


And here is my first Layout of October: Honoring Lela


Come play!

[sewflake]

Don't know how many projects I will get done this month....... hubby in hospital.

[smadson]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewflake

Don't know how many projects I will get done this month....... hubby in hospital.

Oh, no! Let us know how he is doing! Sending prayers up for you and him!

[mollymoo951]

Good morning ladies!

Happy October.

[mollymoo951]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewflake

Don't know how many projects I will get done this month....... hubby in hospital.

Oh, no. Hate to hear this. Hope he's better soon!

[mollymoo951]

Pages completed for September: 5

Pages completed YTD (for which I have written down started keeping track in August): 18


YTD Goal: 100

[mollymoo951]

I will also be commenting my way through the gorgeous September 2017 VSBN pages!

[Ozpom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewflake

Don't know how many projects I will get done this month....... hubby in hospital.

Sorry to hear this Sharon. Hope he is ok and gets well soon. Sending hugs jx

[Ozpom]

Happy Monday everyone. My mojo is back...yay! I hosted a craft group today and made 8 cards...a first for me.

I'm keen to get back scrapping, although hubby has just reminded me that we have a lot happening the next two months. Oh dear, but there's always time to scrap, isn't there? We have booked to go to the UK which will be end November...and to surprise my sister

My goal for October will be 8
Ytd: 59


Happy creating everyone and happy week

[AnniePanda]

Sending love to all our scrappy sisters here for a marvelous October. May peace, happy times, and most of all good health find you and yours.

I was 2 shy of my goal in Sept., but hope to do better this month.
Monthly goal = 10; YTD = 88

And here is my first Oct. page I made yesterday. School Picture Day

[Shirleysgirl]

Exceeded my September goal by 1 with 11.YTD at 138.
Which puts me 12 shy of my yearly goal, so I'm going to go for it this month and say 12 to hit the 150 mark by Halloween.


Happy Scrapping Everyone!

[eeddmm]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewflake

Don't know how many projects I will get done this month....... hubby in hospital.

Sending prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Elizabeth G.]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewflake

Don't know how many projects I will get done this month....... hubby in hospital.

Prayers for your husband. Keep us posted!

[princessp1971]

I'm taking a step back from crafting at this time. Be back again some day!

[smadson]

We are missing you, and will miss you!

[Lmn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by smadson

We are missing you, and will miss you!

We look forward to having you back scrapping with us again soon

[mollymoo951]

Quote:

Originally Posted by princessp1971

I'm taking a step back from crafting at this time. Be back again some day!

I totally understand. Like all things in life, it ebbs and flows. Good luck. Glad you popped in - good to see you - you are missed.

[Annie's Pantry]

UPDATE:::::: "FALL SELF-EVALUATION"
I know that I have said this before and I will probably say it again somewhere down the line, I had to step away from all my social media avenues due to a very busy schedule. Along with being the best Yaya in the house, I am still currently serving as the Branch Relief Society President. Rotary Secretary, St. Mary's Lead Volunteer, Family Search & History Advisor, Town Planning & Zoning Committee Member, Wife, Mother, world traveler and Friend.
I do this update mostly for myself, kind of like a self check-up. Because, as most of you here know, I have CHF which causes me to have to be totally aware of my health at all times. I am proud to say that I am actually feeling very well. I have lost another 15 pounds, still no oxygen is required and I still have no limitations put on by my doctor.
So hopefully, because the summer here at the canyon is coming to an end, I will be able to hang out here a little more....

MY GOAL FOR OCTOBER IS GOING TO BE 5 and my YTD TOTAL so far is 35.

[AnniePanda]

Here is another page from me today.
The Mix, Wait, Love by AnniePanda - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[sewflake]

Still no scrapping this month. Hubby is in a skilled nursing rehabilitation home right now. He may be there for a few weeks getting his strength back in his arms and legs. He spent too many days in bed not being able to move due to several health issues. The health is getting cleared up but it left him so weak he has difficulty standing or walking.

Patti, you will be missed... hope to see you back before to-to long!!

[AnniePanda]

Sorry about your dear hubby's troubles, Sharon, but sounds he is in a place to get him back on the mend.

[smadson]

Thanks for checking in ?Sharon. I am glad you were able to do color therapy while with him in the hospital. So glad he is on the mend. Take care of yourself, too.

[mollymoo951]

Good morning ladies!

[mollymoo951]

Lela - Put me down as 31 pages for October.

I best get busy on those 31 pages. :lol:

[mollymoo951]

Anyone scrapping this weekend? I know, I was supposed to scrap last weekend. (sigh)

Well, I do have the Dress Up challenge from September VSBN to complete. I'm a bit further along - a sketch in mind, paper / embellishments in mind...really Melissa - just get 'er dun. :lol: :rolleyes:


It's like trying to get something out....push push push and pop! Exactly what this feels like. Can anyone relate?

[mollymoo951]

Isn't today World Card Making Day?

I do need to make Christmas Cards. Last year I sent out a photo card. I wasn't terribly happy with the way the photo card turned out, as something funky happened to the color between the picture and the actual printed product at Walgreens. After what I paid for the cards, what was I gonna do? Ah. Something different this year. :lol:

[Ozpom]

Good to hear from you Sharon and wishing your hubby a speedy recovery to full health. Take care. Hugs jx

[mollymoo951]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewflake

Still no scrapping this month. Hubby is in a skilled nursing rehabilitation home right now. He may be there for a few weeks getting his strength back in his arms and legs. He spent too many days in bed not being able to move due to several health issues. The health is getting cleared up but it left him so weak he has difficulty standing or walking.

Patti, you will be missed... hope to see you back before to-to long!!

Hope they get him moving around and back to his old self soon!


I was in the hospital for one night after having surgery back in July. Oh my. I got home and my torso, hips, butt were so sore from sitting in the bed for 24 hours - I had even gotten up to potty a couple times. Lack of movement or just sitting there causes real issues - whoo. And that was just a day.

[Ozpom]

Hi Melissa, my week hasn't turned out as expected and I haven't managed to do craft since the beginning of the week. It's the end of school holidays here and we have been looking after our poppets a few days. I'm also procrastinating about what to scrap and my hubby is suggesting I start the mini album for my sister. Whatever I decide to scrap, I need copies of photos and haven't had time to sort through them properly.

I think it is world cardmaking day. I've embargoed making Xmas cards this year...bah humbug, but making others when I can.


I really need to pull my finger out and do something or October will have gone.


Happy weekend

[smadson]

For cards, Falliday Fest challenges start tomorrow, and for scrapping, VSBN starts Monday! We will have lots of inspiration for cards and scrapping!

Forums at Splitcoaststampers

[sewflake]

If today is World Card Making day then here is one I posted this morning. I don't seem to be doing any scrapping but I have made a few cards...... that goes a lot faster than doing a layout, BUT I have pulled out some pictures that just might get me in the scrapping mood! AS soon as I clean my desk!!!

F4A398 - IC618 Hello Fall by sewflake - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[smadson]

Sharon, Here is a card I made today, too. DD8ABC7G Grand Piano for Barabra sm by smadson - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[FMcrafter]

trying to get this page done for my son but he won't give the the details I need. MEN! LOLOL

[AnniePanda]

Lynn, this page looks marvelous! You did a nice layout and at least you have the location and date in there, even if he doesn't provide more. You don't have to print it yet, thankfully.
Jayne, love your comment about "getting your fingers out", made me chuckle.
Like some of you, I made two cards yesterday. Don't know what I'll manage to do today. We have pet blessing this afternoon at 2pm. After 9:45 mass we come home, I fix breakfast, then start thinking about heading back over with all 3 of my grand-doggies. Maybe I'll get some photos to scrap. That counts, right?