Huge apologies for having to start over since the old forum’s code got completely corrupted.

The Bad News

We have to get accustomed to the format of the new forums. We have to register again, download our pictures, again, and all that tedious stuff. =)

The Good News

This forum software should be faster and more reliable. Once we’re used to it it should be better. Also, I copied all the topic requests, so unless you made a request during that last week before the forums broke down, your topic should be on my list.

Where To Find Them

To play in the forums, just go to…

forums.paperclipping.com

After struggling through many hours of technical difficulties caused by a conflict between Wordpress and Amember (the software that we use to manage the subscriptions), we finally moved all the premium files. This should prevent further conflicts in the future. The downside was that we had to move the subscription feed for the premium subscribers.

This is an easy enough thing to fix though. Simply log into the membership area and follow the instructions to subscribe (in iTunes preferably). Testing has shown this to work problem-free.

Thanks again for watching!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Look at the surprise that came showed up in my mailbox this weekend! Thank you so much to Jennifer, Sally, Amanda, Kim, Cindy, Candi, Susan, Sandy, Maria, Samantha, and Tracy!

They participated in a circle journal group using the Get Together section of the Paperclipping Forum. When I first saw the package in my box I thought it was my scraps from the Scrap Swap. But when I opened it it was this beautiful box full of amazing 6×6 layouts. Each one is so beautiful and I love having a chance to get to know some of you a little better.

Now I remember reading something about them possibly sending their stuff to me but I totally forgot about it. Again, much appreciation to all of you! I means so much to me to have it.

Scrap Swap For Paperclipping Live

Speaking of scrap swaps, we’re having one! Terri Bradford, our moderator for the show, has begun a swap of scraps, which we will work on together during Paperclipping Live on July 29th.

Click here to read the details and sign up. Terri will close the circle on Friday, the 11th, so head right over there to participate.

This Week’s Topic

While summer is the time that those of us from Phoenix are staying indoors, I know most of the rest of you are outside enjoying the sun. This week we’ll focus on the OUTDOORS. From flowers (this week’s video tutorial) to tire swings, all posts this week will feature the outdoors. So will Tuesday night’s Paperclipping Live.

Follow-up From Last Week’s School Focus

Did anyone pull out their piles of stuff from the school year? Have you gotten to work on it? Before we walk away from that topic I wanted to answer another question from Karen:

How much of your children’s school work do you hang onto? I can’t believe how much paperwork/artwork my children (6 and 9) generate! I try to just hang onto pieces that represent original artwork or show the progression of mastering a skill. But I have to admit that I can silly about it at times and think, “Oh…even though this is a worksheet she brings home weekly, she wrote her NAME on it….Awwwwwwww.”

This is a struggle for all mothers, I’m sure. In addition to the original artwork, the original stories (or anything that reveals personality), I also save a few pieces of academic work that often comes as a worksheet. Especially in Kindergarten, there is a lot of progress from the beginning of the year to the end when it comes to that name in the upper right-hand corner.
Remember, though, you don’t have to keep the entire worksheet for that one part that holds significance.

Forcing yourself to fit one year of stuff into a manila file folder will help you whittle it all down. I spend an entire section of the Schoolwork Scrapbook Tutorial showing you how to pick and choose and make it fit, so if some of you feel like you need some help getting through the piles, click here. Which leads me to my next announcement…

Free Live Events For Owners Of The Schoolwork Scrapbook Tutorial

If you own the Schoolwork Scrapbook Tutorial, I will be inviting you via email to some live events over the internet. It will be like Paperclipping Live, except we will be working on our Schoolwork Scrapbooks.

This is your chance to get some extra motivation and some help from me because I will answer your questions through the chat board and over Skype. If you bought (or won) the tutorial, please watch for an email from me at the end of the week. If you do not yet have the tutorial but would like an invitation to the live event, please purchase it by Friday so that you can get on the guest list.

We’re spending the weekend in Pine Top and Show Low, Arizona. Last night our friends, Rhonda and Kelly, got married in the woods outside of a cabin. It’s been a fun and relaxing time with the kids and with friends. And with my camera.

Video Tutorial

There won’t be a video this week but we’ll resume next weekend with a tutorial for the Premium Subscribers. If you want to learn more about the Paperclipping Premium Membership, click here.

Blog Topics

Most everyone’s kids are out of school now so I’ll be sharing some end-of-the-school year tips. Don’t throw anything away yet. Trust me.

Schoolwork Scrapbook Tutorial

If you haven’t ordered it yet, this is a great time to get the Schoolwork Scrapbook Tutorial so you can make a book that displays all your students’ cool stuff. To learn more about the tutorial and see pictures of the project, click here.

Paperclipping Live

I’ll be sharing my favorite products during Paperclipping Live on Tuesday night, 6:30pm PST. This will be the perfect night to call the show using Skype if you’ve had something you’d like to share or ask.

It’s been a crazy and hectic month and the time I spent getting caught up last week left less time for blogging. I’m looking forward to regular posting this week and I’m excited to share some fun ideas and projects with you!

Do you have a bare album waiting for you to dress it up? Do you want to cover it while I cover mine?

Join me on Tuesday night for Paperclipping Live and we’ll do it together. You’ll have the example of the album you see above, as well as the one I’ll be covering during the live show.

What you’ll need:

Bare Album (American Crafts Modern or BoBunny both make them)
Patterned paper (one full sheet, plus scraps if desired)
Title (Choose between letter stickers, stamped letters, pre-made titles, etc.)
Focal point item (examples are an over-sized flower, a frame, a metal plate; on the album above I used a ceramic tile piece which also serves as my title; an attractive title can also be the focal point).
Coordinating embellishments (rub-on’s, stickers, stamps, chipboard items, ribbons, flowers, etc).
Optional: Paint, gesso, gel medium.
Sandpaper
PVA adhesive (or whatever you prefer to adhere the patterned paper to the cover; many like Modpodge)
Scissors
Pencil
Brayer or rolling pin

Be here Tuesday night (or Wednesday if you’re in the Australian side of the world) at 6:30 PST. If you’re unsure of the time zone difference, look for your city on this website and then compare it to my city, which is Phoenix.

Register for free at Skype if you’d like to call in with a question. If you have a video camera on your computer you can call toward the end of the show (we’ll go until 8) to show us your cover.

Did you get some sweet handmade gifts from your children or grandchildren? Don’t do anything with them yet because the next episode of Paperclipping will show you an example with some tips for saving and displaying all those wonderful pieces.

Watch for the release of this week’s episode tonight or tomorrow night.

To celebrate our amazing hobby, we’ll have challenges and prizes on National Scrapbook Day during three different sessions of Paperclipping Live, Saturday, May 3rd.

Please join us at any of these times:

8:30 -10:30am

1:00-3:00pm

7:00-8:30pm

If you’re unsure of the time zone difference, look for your city on this website and then compare it to my city, which is Phoenix.

Remember to register for Skype (it’s free) if you’d like to call into the show to ask a question or share something cool.

I hope you’ll prepare to spend the day scrapbooking with others of the Paperclipping audience and me. During the week before our celebration, I will announce some of the challenges so you can get a head start.

I am preparing a Paperclipping Flickr Page so you will be able to upload your layouts and projects and participate in the challenges. I can’t wait to party with you!

Yes, we do have a video podcast that is just about ready for release. It is a free episode available to everyone–and it’s a good one. We hope to post it tonight, so be sure to come back.

Don’t forget Paperclipping Live tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6:30pm PST. I will be taking calls through Skype, so be sure to register at skype.com (it’s free) if you’ve had a question you wanted me to answer or have something cool to share with the Paperclipping audience. Calls may be video or audio. Contact me during the live show with my skype username, “noellhyman.”

I will also cover the front of the board book we worked on last week.

I have a backlog of emails with questions I have not answered. I’ll look through those today and will answer them either tomorrow night during Paperclipping Live, or in a blog posting later this week. If you have been waiting for a response from me, be sure to attend tomorrow night’s event or watch the recording later, just in case.

Today was all about the yellow paint on my walls. Such a happy color. Tomorrow will be all about the red shelving unit! I can’t wait!

Tomorrow is all about something else, too. We’re trying something new for Paperclipping Live tomorrow night: I’m going to take a couple of calls to answer questions.

I’m having trouble keeping up with emails and questions, so if I haven’t gotten back to you on something you asked me, Tuesday night will be a great time to ask me again! I’ll let you know during the show when we’ll start the calls.

You need to have Skype to call in, so if you don’t already have a skype account, you can get one for free at www.skype.com.

I should be able to take both video and audio calls. If you have a video camera on your computer, please us it. My skype username is noellhyman. That is all you need to be able to call me from your computer.

Remember it’s tomorrow night (Tuesday) 6:30pm PST.

If you’re unsure of the time difference, look for your city on this website and then compare it to my city, which is Phoenix.

Paperclipping 37 - Scrapbooking with Kids from izzyvideo on Vimeo.

You can watch the high-quality episode by clicking here. I will be back later to add the show notes.

In this episode I make a big announcement. You may have already noticed a few changes on the website. You can go to the Membership Information page of this site to find out more.