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The Mad Cropper - All About Scrapbooking

Archive for February 2006

February 28th, 2006

Saving Photos on CDs or DVDs is Risky

Let us be aware that it is risky to save all our precious photos on CDs or DVDs.
According to Doug Rowan, CEO of ZoomAlbum, Inc who advised print is still the best way to save photos:
Relying on hard disks or CDs or DVDs as the best storage option for the digital shoebox is risky. Digital, while […]

By Christine -- 1 comment

February 27th, 2006

Print Still Best Way to Save Photos

When I made the leap from film camera to a digital camera a couple of years back, I felt so much better. I can take as many photos as I want without the guilt and have the luxury of just selecting the photos I want to print.
However, according to Doug Rowan, CEO of ZoomAlbum, Inc, […]

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February 26th, 2006

My Mind’s Eye - Wild Asparagus Collection - Series 3

When I first started scrapbooking, I used to buy cardstocks, patterned papers and other embellishments separately. The actual choosing of complementing colours and patterns made me feel good. It was therapeutic for me but now, I’m so busy with work and family life that I cannot be bothered. That is why it is good when […]

By Christine -- 1 comment

February 25th, 2006

Petition to recognise National Scrapbooking Day

I-Newswire reports that the National Scrapbooking Association (NSA) launched a new web site “NationalScrapbookingDay.com”  (NSD) to publicize and promote events commemorating National Scrapbooking Day.
So what is it trying to do — NSA is trying to encourage all mad croppers out there to submiy and search for events and ideas to celebrate NSD.
Scrapbook enthusiasts are also […]

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February 24th, 2006

Organizing your Small Scrap Space

Rather than wishing for a bigger space to crop, Jennifer Stewart (featured in Creating Keepsakes, March 2006 issue) decided to take matters into her own hands. Check out the functional scrap space that she has created for herself!
So, where did she get her storage stuff including the pine unit pictured above?
Armoire: The unfinished pine unit […]

By Christine -- 4 comments

February 23rd, 2006

Becky Higgins Workshop

Want to attend a workshop by Becky Higgins? I did when was invited down under almost 2 years ago now and it was great!!!!!
Becky Higgins will be holding teaching workshops at the CKC-Mesa from 21-22 April 2006.
Class Description
Sketches are a fantastic tool for any scrapbooker at any level with any style. Come learn different ways […]

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