Dallas/Fort Worth (Texas) ATCs Group

[blueskysunburn]

Dallas/Fort Worth Atc's was formed last year for live monthly meet-ups in the Dallas/Fort Worth (Texas) Metroplex. We hold themed atc swaps, trade available and/or second generation atcs, discuss and show current projects (be it journals, chunky books, etc.), swap extra art supplies and catch up on events since the last meet up.

Our meet-ups are normally held on the second Sunday of every month. The schedule may change accordingly for holidays or scheduled events. If you need directions or addresses to any of the listed locations please let me know.

November Meet-Up
Date: ?
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: ?
Comments: TBD

December Meet-Up
Date: ?
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: ?
Comments: TBD

The next sleepover retreat is currently being planned for the second week in January 2009!

Any suggestions for the group are welcome!

[OriginalYouth]

I'm a member too! I hope to get to come this next month.
Do we have a theme yet?

[goatgoddess]

haven't been to one yet but March 9th will work this time :) so many times I have a goat meeting or something going on.

anywhere around Fort Worth works for me. Even Dallas once in a while

[OriginalYouth]

Man!!! I just remembered I'm in Houston that weekend. :(

[teri]

I may be working again that weekend, which works out great since you will only be a few minutes away from work!

[blueskysunburn]

Glad to see people finding the thread!

We don't have a theme for March. I myself cannot commit to making 9 cards BUT I will be more than happy to make what I can in a specific theme. I will also have whatever availables and second gens I have to bring. Suggestions on a theme or do ya'll want to forgo it?

I will be so nice to see you again Goatgoddess! I think the last time I saw you was at a craftster meet up waaay back.

[blueskysunburn]

Bummer you'll be in Houston OY! Hopefully you will be able to make it next month.

That will be great if you can make it again Teri! It was so nice to catch up!

I know I have seen Electablue around here. Not sure if Dhawktx has made it here yet.

[ElectaBlue]

I am here! I will try to be there on March 9th. It would be great to meet Goatgoddess in person and see Teri and Jennifer, but it is too bad OY won't be there.

[blueskysunburn]

Sounds good! I hope you can make it! I think I'm going to email the people in the yahoo group and see if anyone is still interested in participating. If not I might dissolve that.

So do ya'll want to do some themed atcs or just trade availables for last time.

[ElectaBlue]

I kind of like just trading availables, but I am open to whatever others want.

Were we going to do a supply trade still?

[blueskysunburn]

I'm good with just availables.

I always have extra stuff to trade out. You can count me in the supply trade!

[dhawktx]

I made it! I made it! Isn't the new site grand? :jiggy:

So much going on, I won't have but a few to trade myself, but I'm looking forward to visiting and meeting new (to me) folks.

I'll bring supplies to trade AND I was able to source some 3 ring binder pages perfect for inchies (30 pockets per page), as well as itty bitty 1.5 x 1.5 sleeves that will work for them!

See y'all then! :D

[ElectaBlue]

I just realized that this meeting is this coming Sunday! I plan on being there, but I may have to drag my son along. I have been trying to tempt him with stopping at Krispy Kreme since we don't have one anywhere near home.

I am gathering some supplies together to trade, but I am going to have just a few new cards that I didn't have the last time.

Donna, I just realized that I never responded about the pages for inchies. I can't wait to see what they look like.

I would love to trade some inchies, too, if people have any extras like I do.

[OriginalYouth]

I'll miss you guys! We aren't leaving Houston til about 2pm, so there's no way I'll make it. Since I'm not driving (or paying for gas) I can't argue too much.

Have a fab meet-up!

Jen, we should get together some night this month, considering we only live about a mile from each other.

[blueskysunburn]

Sorry we'll miss you! Have a safe and fun trip! Hopefully you will be able to make it next month.

Yeah we definitely should! Seems silly we haven't since we are so close.

[crazycat]

I'm a Texan! I want to join! :sad:

[blueskysunburn]

I think your a little far away for this one! ;) If your ever in the area when we are having a meet up we'd love to have you!

[teri]

I plan to be there but I don't have ANYTHING ready. LOL I can't get motivated. WHERE'S MY MUSE?

[dhawktx]

LOL I can't get motivated. WHERE'S MY MUSE?

Sorry! I found one wandering all alone and brought her in and fed her...Does yours have spikey orange hair? Lemme know and I'll send her home pronto!;)

[blueskysunburn]

Sorry! I found one wandering all alone and brought her in and fed her...Does yours have spikey orange hair? Lemme know and I'll send her home pronto!;)


Ha! Too funny!

I haven't got anything ready either. I don't think I have a single new card that isn't made for a swap.

Are their certain supplies ya'll would like to trade for? I have a TON - this and that.
I don't think I would be able to bring everything. I'd have to make too many trip back to the car!!

[OriginalYouth]

I'm kind of hoping the weather sucks so bad tomorrow that we can't drive to Houston for the trip. Then I'd be able to see you guys on Sunday! My cousin would be sad that we missed her birthday party too....and I've never been to a Peter Pan birthday before! :)

[Andreananda]

I have an art therapy meeting on Saturday and I have to work on Sunday...boo. FYI there is an amazing scrapbook supply sale at Plano Centre on Spring Creek. I was there today and I found a pack of vellum for 3 bucks, 10 6 x 6 journals for 5 bucks, everything is super cheap and they have a huge selection! It is worth a trip if you have time. Tomorrow is the last day.

[OriginalYouth]

Andrea, I JUST randomly stumbled on your HANDS 4x4 page on a web gallery somewhere, so cool!

[Andreananda]

Thanks! I had a whole lot more free time when I made those! I hand sewed little, tiny books that dangled from the sides.

[OriginalYouth]

Thanks! I had a whole lot more free time when I made those! I hand sewed little, tiny books that dangled from the sides.

It was SUPER cool.

We should do a DFW Texas group 4x4 book, and bind it all together when we meet up in April! Who wants to play? I know me and Lisa and GG are all 4x4 fanatics....anyone else?

[Andreananda]

Sounds like fun!! We could bind them at the meet up if anyone has a binder.
What might the theme be?

[dhawktx]

I know me and Lisa and GG are all 4x4 fanatics....anyone else?

Sorry, I'd love to get into it but I have tooooo many commitments right now!:swoon:

[blueskysunburn]

I'm game to do another book but I have two on my list right now so April would be waaay too soon. I assume we would be making a page for each person participating right? It would be cool to have one just for our group.

I'm playing with the idea of getting a bind-it-all for my journals. If I get one I can bring it up to punch the pages. If not I suppose we could just swap pages. I know kinkos will bind them for you.

[crazycat]

I think your a little far away for this one! ;) If your ever in the area when we are having a meet up we'd love to have you!

*sad, but brave* I'll be there in spirit. My heart is never far from The Lone Star State...*weeps*

....and I've never been to a Peter Pan birthday before! :) Ya'know, it is SO TEMPTING to make a joke about this like, "What! You've never been to one of those reunion frat parties?" But, I'm above that...

Who wants to play? I know me and Lisa and GG are all 4x4 fanatics....anyone else?

:arghh:Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[ElectaBlue]

I think the 4x4 would be a fantastic idea! I am always game for making more. I am actually in 5 chunky book swaps right now that are due in April and May (yes, I do realize that I AM crazy) and only have one left to do.

I also have extra pages that I made for a few swaps that had fewer players than expected if anyone wants to just trade a few pages. I am also going to bring my extra inchies if anyone is interested in trading those.

Jennifer, it is hard to say what I am most interested in. I am one of those "I know it when I see it people." What I did is just packed up a box with a selection of all kinds of things I have way too much of like beads, ribbon, tiny worry dolls, mermaid bone charms, scrapbooking paper, some fabric, etc. I had taken a bunch of stuff to work to trade and then the group fell apart so it is pretty much just that stuff. I know you mentioned you have alcohol inks you were willing to give away and I was really interested in those.

I don't have a Zutter, but I have used my friend's and I really wish I had one.

Sarah, is there any news on your trip to Houston? It would be great if you could make it on Sunday! I don't have work and my son doesn't have school today, which is great, except that I staff the library's online reference desk so I am working right now from home!

As for theme, we could do it like a PAT swap and each person could choose a theme. Of course, those always end up being more effort so it might be too much.

[ElectaBlue]

Poor Crazycat! I wish you could join us! You will have to let us know if you are ever in our area.

[OriginalYouth]

Sarah, is there any news on your trip to Houston? It would be great if you could make it on Sunday! .


My mom basically said she'd go no matter the weather. Since it's clear now, it's all back on. I guess I shouldn't complain, I will make some good money doing that plaster treatment. Think of me tonight as I stand on a ladder with a trowel in hand until 2am!

I'll miss you guys, have a great meet-up!

[ElectaBlue]

My mom basically said she'd go no matter the weather. Since it's clear now, it's all back on. I guess I shouldn't complain, I will make some good money doing that plaster treatment. Think of me tonight as I stand on a ladder with a trowel in hand until 2am!

I'll miss you guys, have a great meet-up!

Oh rats! I was hoping you would be there...

[OriginalYouth]

Oh rats! I was hoping you would be there...

Yeah, me too! I'm way bummed to miss it. I'm getting paid $30/hour for 8-10 hours to texture though, so I think that trumps playing with my ATC friends for 2 hours. Gotta pay those bills!

[ElectaBlue]

My mom basically said she'd go no matter the weather. Since it's clear now, it's all back on. I guess I shouldn't complain, I will make some good money doing that plaster treatment. Think of me tonight as I stand on a ladder with a trowel in hand until 2am!

I'll miss you guys, have a great meet-up!

Yeah, me too! I'm way bummed to miss it. I'm getting paid $30/hour for 8-10 hours to texture though, so I think that trumps playing with my ATC friends for 2 hours. Gotta pay those bills!

I can't blame you for that! Making money has to come first in my life, too. It is just too bad it has to be this weekend.

[blueskysunburn]

You mean making money comes before playing with artwork??? :huh:

[goatgoddess]

OY will miss you - but that is good money

crazycat - you should come down one of these mths and check out your old stomping grounds :)

the lady that works with me had a bad fall down her stairs and broke her neck she's going to be ok (thank goodness it could have been much much worst!!!) but will be out mending for at least six weeks which means my work just doubled so I don't have much made either - but will bring what I have and some stuff to trade - I'm such a hoarder it's really hard for me to share <lol> but I'm sure there is something I can trade :)

I think doing a local book is a wonderful idea

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[OriginalYouth]

I think doing a local book is a wonderful idea

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Maybe we can combine with the NTMM group next month? Livia, LisaVollrath are active there, among others. Everyone could just make pages to trade, on a theme. I've been wanting to find a good day to get the different local groups together to play with paper crafts. Craftsters, Etsians, NTMM and ATCers would be really cool! Emphasis can be on paper crafts, altered books, ATCs, and chunky books.

Maybe I'll plan an event; I'm sure we could probably use my church. A Saturday 10-3 or something would be really fun! Bluesky lives so close, I can make her help me. ;)

[goatgoddess]

that would be way cool - please not at the end of the mth or I will be working.

[blueskysunburn]

I would be happy to help plan that with you! Same for me as goatgoddess - I have to work a lot at the end of the month on the weekends.

Lisa - I think pat 4x4s would be cool idea too. With the group so small, we wouldn't have to make too many at once.

[teri]

Sorry Donna, my muse has purple hair...unless she got into someone else's paint...LOL

OY, sorry you won't be there with us. :( Maybe next month...

I have yet to do a 4x4 and you all know I am interested after all the questions I asked you at the last meet up! LOL I don't think I could get them done by April. Maybe we could spread it out over a couple months? I'm not sure how these work so I could be way off base.

I will be going through my stuff tonight and tomorrow. I know my husband will be thrilled when he sees me take stuff out of my room to give away...it is gonna be hard to explain if I bring stuff back in...:unsure:

[blueskysunburn]

I will be going through my stuff tonight and tomorrow. I know my husband will be thrilled when he sees me take stuff out of my room to give away...it is gonna be hard to explain if I bring stuff back in...:unsure:

That's when you hide it in the trunk of your car until he's not there! Not that I would ever do that. ;)

You know Oy, now that I think about it a couple of us were banned from the Mixed Media group.

[crazycat]

crazycat - you should come down one of these mths and check out your old stomping grounds

Maybe I'll plan an event

Supposedly, my older sister wants to take a road trip sometime after my nephew graduates in May. We would be going to the Paris area, but I think once I'm down there I could cut loose long enough to come by for a visit. I have been toying with the idea of parting ways in Paris and driving down to Austin and since there are about a dozen people I'd like to see (most of them y'all) then I think I can be on hand for a get together.

[goatgoddess]

that would be cool - Paris is just north here - went to a goat show there once - that is how I know where everything in Texas is - if they have had a goat show there I know where it is <G>

[OriginalYouth]

You know Oy, now that I think about it a couple of us were banned from the Mixed Media group.

Ummm, oops! I didn't know about that. Ouch!

[ElectaBlue]

Ummm, oops! I didn't know about that. Ouch!

Yes, I would like to have a big get together, but I was kicked out of the Mixed Media group, too.

[teri]

Hey all, don't forget the clock moved ahead an hour today...don't be late! LOL I got out of bed at what I thought was 8am (oh so late for me!) when I remembered the time change and suddenly I felt like a lazy loon for staying in bed so long. Good thing I made some inchies last night so I would have something today. I'm looking forward to see you all...am I going to get to meet goatgoddess today? :)

[blueskysunburn]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I completely forgot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I sure am glad you said something!
I planned on swapping out my bird cards this morning before I have to leave but I might now have time.

[teri]

I guess if no one shows I'll have an extra hour to check out the shop...I'll need to replace the stuff I'm getting rid of...LOL

[blueskysunburn]

I'll be there on time! I have now moved all the clocks forward. I can't believe i forgot that!

I found lots of supplies to trade out. Would any of ya'll be interested in a making memories tag maker and tags?

[goatgoddess]

leaving now - should make it ok :) Busy morning.

[lisavollrath]

To my knowledge, nobody has ever been banned from the local mixed-media group.

If you were removed from the group, it was probably because you didn't respond to Livia's requests for a response. Periodically, she does a poll asking for all members to check in and tell us we're still alive and reading group mail. Anyone who doesn't respond to that poll within the month it's posted is removed---but the system automagically sends you an email message letting you know that you're welcome back if you've been removed in error.

We had a lovely meeting on Saturday, with 11 members attending and sharing artwork. We'd love to add more local folks who are willing to be active in the group!

Next month's meeting is at Livia's house. We're making no-sew art dolls, and her husband is firing up the smoker and cooking us lunch---and boy, does he know how to cook. Join up, and c'mon to the meeting.

[blueskysunburn]

Are removed and banned not the same thing? I don't familiarize myself with the yahoo groups too much I figured they were. I don't recall getting an automated response. It probably went to the junk email.

All for the better anyway, I was not an active member of the group, probably still would not be if I joined again. I only checked in occasionally to see when the meet ups were.

[blueskysunburn]

Woo hoo! Goatgoddess is gonna make it!

[lisavollrath]

Removed is simply being dropped from the group. You can rejoin any time. A lot of group mods clean out their group memberships by dropping members who have ceased to be active, or whose email address is bouncing messages.

Banned is permanently losing your ability to ever access the group again. It's an action that most list mods reserve for spammers and people who violate group rules. It's not something that would ever be done to someone who simply doesn't have time to respond to group messages.

And yes, if you're not interested in being an active, participating member, we're probably not the right group for you right now. We've already had more than our share of lurkers come and go---we're looking for people to come out and play with! It's so much more fun now that our monthly meetings are more than just the same five people over and over again. We actually had to reconsider one of our usual meeting spots yesterday, because we realized we are now too large for their largest conference room. :swoon:

[blueskysunburn]

Thank you for clarifying Lisa.

I had a blast meeting with everyone today! It was great seeing everyone again! We should definitely do the supply swap again next month. I have tons more stuff to get rid of.

Oh and I got the ok from my hubby to get the bind-it-all today since they had it in stock! So I can bring it to punch holes if we do our group chunky book!

[teri]

I had a great time too! It was nice to see Lisa, Donna, & Jennifer again. I was pleased to meet goatgoddess, finally! I can't thank Jennifer enough for letting me oogle her art journals. I was totally engrossed in them so I hope I didn't miss some exciting converstation. LOL How cool that you are getting the bind-it-all! Did we talk about having the chunky book swap? I remember Ikea, husbands, cool art, goat milk...no, I don't remember the chunky book. :) I'm ready to do one. I think I'll cut some blank mat board (is that a good base?) and get ready to start.

I'm looking forward to next month...

[blueskysunburn]

Lol, you didn't miss it Teri! We didn't talk about it today. It was mentioned earlier in the thread. I think it would be fun! I believe several people are for it. A few mentioned April being a little too soon for a deadline if we are making a page for all that are participating. Maybe May?

I'm using mat board for my Marie Antoinette book and 140 lb watercolor paper for my monster book. I plan on sewing on the pages for the latter book and don't want to take a chance messing up my machine.

[dhawktx]

I had a blast! I love all the directions our discussions can take - everyone has such wonderful stories to share (and then there's the eye candy! ATCs and Art Journals, Woo Hoo!:jiggy:)

If we're doing chunky pages I'm going to need a crash course - NEVER done one of those before!

Looking forward to next month!

[goatgoddess]

so nice to get a chance to come to one of the meetup! As a person who's life often gets way too busy (hubby's health and the goats) I'm so glad this group is open - great fun to meet everyone, and see blueskysunburn again.

blueskysunburn - how very cool you are getting a bind-it-all :)

so fun to see everyone artwork! - need to go unload hay and feed the goaties - well after I check just a couple more threads :)

[blueskysunburn]

Donna - OY created a great thread that has pretty much anything you need to know about chunky books. Here's the link (http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1294)

For the May meet-up I was thinking about moving the location a little closer to Lisa and Donna. Not sure of the exact location but I am working on mapping everyone's locations this evening and some locations of possible places to meet-up. I have locations for a couple of Michaels, a place called Great Scraps?, and Scrapbook Barn. I tried looking for Half Price books but the locations it pulled up were on the other side of their area and REALLY far away for everyone else. Anyone have any ideas of places in the Flower Mound/Lewisville area that might let a group meet?

[blueskysunburn]

Okay - So who all is in for the chunky book? I will have some free time this weekend and am ready to go!

I can make a list of people in the first post so we can keep everything straight. How does the May meetup sound for the due date since April was a little close? Also, are we swapping whatever pages we happen to have or doing a PAT? Majority rules

I vote pat - :)

[dhawktx]

Blueskysunburn: Thanks for letting me know about the thread!

After looking at that eye-candy, I am soooo in!

May is good for me...

I'd prefer a single theme to a PAT - something Spring or Texas themed (or both!). The fairy theme was sweet also...

Off to see "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day"...it won't be in theaters long so don't miss it!

[goatgoddess]

second weekend will be May 10 - I have a buck (goat) show that weekend that I'm running so can't make it then - in fact the only weekend I think that is free is the
17th :skeptical: hubby has a mini class reunion the 24th which I'm not thrilled with as the 25th is my birthday and I had played with the idea of doing something - well more special than his class reunion any ways

but love the idea of chunky pages - PAT or Theme - maybe I can send them with someone.

[goatgoddess]

second weekend will be May 10 - have a buck (goat) show that weekend that I'm running so can't make it then - in fact the only weekend I think that is free is the
17th :skeptical: hubby has a mini class reunion the 24th which I'm not thrilled with as the 25th is my birthday and I had played with the idea of doing something - well more special than his class reunion any ways

but love the idea of chunky pages - PAT or Theme - maybe I can send them with someone. And I can make it I think in June the only goat show that mth is the first sat. of the mth

[blueskysunburn]

Bummer on not being able to make it! You have such a busy schedule! I don't think I would be able to keep up with everything you do! Hopefully you will be able to make the June meet-up. On the chunky book pages you can mail them to me if you'd like and I can swap them out for you or I'm sure others won't mind trading out for yours in June.

I will mark you down for yes on the chunky book and put you down as PAT or themed for your vote. Okay - who else is in?

[ElectaBlue]

I am definitely in for the chunky book. I think I would prefer a PAT, even though they are more difficult and May sounds fine with me. At this point April is only a few weeks away.

[teri]

I am definitely in for the chunky book. I think I would prefer a PAT, even though they are more difficult and May sounds fine with me. At this point April is only a few weeks away.

Ditto....:yes: I think we need themes ASAP so me, the slow one, can get started. :) I like a Goddess theme. I particularly like this symbol: Pocket Goddess (http://www.artwithaheart.com/playwithclay/goddess.html).

[blueskysunburn]

Counts are - PAT 4/Themed 2. Haven't heard from OY if she is going to participate but one vote wouldn't be enough to sway the it at this point anyway. Everyone be sure to turn in your theme ASAP so others can get started. They will be due at the meetup May 11th.

I already have ideas forming for yours Teri!

[OriginalYouth]

Bluesky, a PAT is fine with me too. We need a regular (closed to new people) swap thread for this, do you want to open one and I can put it directly into 'ACTIVE mail art'?. Just open it as a 'small group PAT' chunky book swap, with each of us listed as participants. If you don't want to 'host' it, I don't mind.

We need to have it 'open media', (but personally I'd prefer a 'no digital' stipulation).

If it is a PAT, you are all 'locked in' to show up or have your pages mailed to the host before the deadline, so everyone can see them that day.... if you get sick, either mail before, or you'll have to send each page individually to each other player. PLEASE try not to do this, as it will cost everyone more cash to mail.

I'd like to make it open to the other locals (Livia, LisaVollrath, and MaggieB) if possible.

My theme is 'art supplies'. Pick one (markers, paintbrushes, crayons, paints, glue, scissors) and make a page around the theme (and using it if you can!) Try to use RED and turquoise, if possible.

[blueskysunburn]

I have no problem hosting it. I will send you a pm to clear up a few details.

[dhawktx]

Sorry, I think this'd be too overwhelming as my first chunky swap...I'll have to bow out.

[blueskysunburn]

I sent everyone a pm with a few more details so we don't clog up the thread with chunky book stuff! :)

[OriginalYouth]

Thanks for organizing that, Jennifer.

I talked to the mods and admin, and everyone is fine how we are doing it. Since it is a PAT, we will be able to leave itraders, so you are all 'locked' into your theme.

I'll watch for our swap thread!
Sarah

[blueskysunburn]

I will post it shortly, I need to look at the other chunky book threads to see how they are worded and stuff.

[blueskysunburn]

Here's the link to the thread -DFW Chunky Book Pick-A-Theme (http://atcsforall.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2088).

Hey guys I was thinking the supply swapping was so much fun we should do it each time we come. It would be a great way to clear out our stuff and keep fresh things and ideas coming in. Ya'll in for that?

Also, last time was a bit hectic, not sure I got to see even half the stuff before it was traded out. Any ideas on how that might work a little better? Maybe we could all rotate or each person can pick one thing from one person at a time?

Lisa - I found two more packages of the tags that go with the tag maker (fell behind the shelf). I will bring them for you next time.

[ElectaBlue]

I think having a more organized swap would be a good idea. Maybe we could lay out all the things on a table and then people could take turns picking one thing from each other person. That way everyone would get a chance to pick what they would really like.

I still haven't used that tag maker. I think I might try doing some for some chunky books and see how it works.

[OriginalYouth]

Supply swapping sounds great!

Did you guys forget that May 11 is Mother's Day? Does anyone have a conflict?

Honestly, I can't think of a better way to spend my afternoon than with you guys, so I should be able to come. I see my fam everyday, so spending time with art stuffs will be a treat!

I'm fine to make it that day if we keep the date.

[ElectaBlue]

I didn't even realize it was Mother's Day. That might be a problem for me. Actually, I could bring my mom with me. She would probably think that was really exciting.

[teri]

Hey, I was just thinking it would be a problem...but...my Mom would like it too. LOL I'll see what the other siblings are doing and if she is free, I'll bring her. If the siblings are planning a luncheon...I won't be able to make it.

[adriayna]

DFW group - I have a conference I'm going to in Austin TX May 28-31. I was hoping to drive up to DFW for a few days, stay with someone, and meet everyone before heading back to Indianapolis--maybe like the 31st (arrive that night) till the 2nd? I've talked a little bit to Blueellen and OY about this already.

[OriginalYouth]

Not bluellen, it's Electablue, silly

We will definitely plan to make a get-together around your visit, Dana.

[teri]

That would be nice Dana! Perhaps we could change the May one to June 1st...or the June one to June 1st...Or we could just schedule an additional meetup... :wideeyed:

[ElectaBlue]

Maybe this would be a good time for that big megagroup meeting OY was talking about.

[adriayna]

Oops, yeah, it was electablue! Duh! I guess there are too many blues invovled (and I was posting at campus in class when I shouldn't have been! :P). Anyways, that would be AWESOME everyone. I am so looking forward to this!

[OriginalYouth]

Maybe this would be a good time for that big megagroup meeting OY was talking about.

That's what I was thinking....I'm tossing around ideas in my head....

[blueskysunburn]

I didn't realize May 11th was Mother's Day!! We can move that one no problem if it's a conflict. I still haven't found a place for us to meet-up (still welcoming suggestions too ;)). I was sick as a dog this weekend (doctor told me I have shingles, fun, oh fun) so I didn't get to do half the stuff I had planned.

It would be awesome getting to meet you adriayna!! We can bump the May one back or move the June one forward too (heck I'd be in for adding an additional meet-up, might be easier if we're planning a "mega meet-up").

[Andreananda]

The mega meetup sounds like alot of fun!! Blueskysunburn I am so sorry to hear about the shingles. I have heard that can be incredibly painful. I hope you feel better quickly.

[OriginalYouth]

Ouch, Jennifer! Hope you feel better soon. Let me know if you need anything, I AM less than 2 miles from you.

[blueskysunburn]

Thanks guys! Yes, it's pretty painful but the dr. gave me drugs and I feel much better than I did this weekend!

[Andreananda]

Sorry, I think this'd be too overwhelming as my first chunky swap...I'll have to bow out.

You can do it!! Please don't drop out!!!

[adriayna]

Well, I think I've got my trip mostly figured out, so I'll be in your area on June 1st and 2nd :). I'll drive in on the 31st from Austin and then leave on the 3rd in the morning. I think I'm staying with electablue / Lisa!

[blueskysunburn]

Yea! I was just pming oy regarding the meet-up so we can start planning. Since you are the one with travel plans, would the afternoon of the 31st or sometime on the 1st be better for you?

[dhawktx]

Thanks for the encouragement Darlin! I KNOW I can do it, I just don't have time (with my other commitments) to do it without making myself nuts! I'm sure this one will go well, y'all will do it again, and I will make SURE I have enough time to do that one!

Hugs and enjoy the project!


You can do it!! Please don't drop out!!!

[adriayna]

Well, I have to see when I present--I thought it was on the 31st but let me double check. I think I have about a four hour drive on the 31st. What time were you thinking?

I think the 1st would be MUCH better since I wouldn't have to worry about traffic and such.

[blueskysunburn]

If we do it on the 1st, the afternoon would probably be better due to church. We will have to look at exact times once we find a place.

OY and I are plan on getting together next Sunday to discuss details. I'm waiting to hear back from Livia on if she can make it.

[adriayna]

Ok, that would be great. I have the whole day on the 1st open, of course! :)

[teri]

If I read my schedule correctly at work (I've been known to be off a line or two) I think I am working that weekend...BUT since I get off at 2:30 I can make an afternoon meetup. And if I'm real lucky it will be slow at work and I may be able to leave early. How exciting! :)

[ElectaBlue]

I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I don't have people stay with me very often, so I am just beside myself.

[adriayna]

Awesome!!!! I am so excited too!!!!! Woot! Woot!
So should I bring atcs for trading?

[blueskysunburn]

Oh, you should. I would love to do some trading with you! I bet everyone else would too! I don't believe I have done so before.

[goatgoddess]

adriayna - how fun that you coming to Texas :)

[ElectaBlue]

You should definitely bring some ATCs for trading! I want more of your cards, even though I must have around 15 or so already.

[adriayna]

Ok, great! I will make some especially for our live trade. I'm really exicted to get to go to your live trading group. Our efforts in Indiana include 2-3 people at most, hehe.

[dhawktx]

Looking forward to meeting you adriayna/dana:cool:!

[Andreananda]

I have been working on my Chunky book pages.. one is in my Flickr.

[blueskysunburn]

Your page turned out great Andrea! I can't wait to see it in person!

I will not be able to have all my pages done in time for Aprils meetup. I tried - I have the majority of my ideas sketched (the ideas are the slow part for me :embarrassed:). I need to execute them now. I have two pages I need to think about a bit longer. Does anyone know how to make a slide?

Lisa and Sarah - I was beginning to have my doubts about you two and Big Lots. I have gone there so many times but come out empty handed. Last night I hit paydirt! I found fibers and the daggley things to go off the edges of chunky books for a $1 a piece!

[OriginalYouth]

. Does anyone know how to make a slide?

Lisa and Sarah - I was beginning to have my doubts about you two and Big Lots. I have gone there so many times but come out empty handed. Last night I hit paydirt! I found fibers and the daggley things to go off the edges of chunky books for a $1 a piece!

Uh oh....sounds like I need to go to Big Lots... :P

Slide? I don't understand....

[dhawktx]

Are you talking about the slide mount or the transparency that goes in it?

[blueskysunburn]

No, hmmm...Maybe that's not what it's called. Thinking more where you pull a tab on the side and an image slides/moves over.

[teri]

No, hmmm...Maybe that's not what it's called. Thinking more where you pull a tab on the side and an image slides/moves over.

Hey, I wonder if we are thinking about doing the same thing? LOL :err: Is it the kind that when you pull the tab a different picture appears? I am looking for those instructions too. I know I saw them somewhere....

[blueskysunburn]

Yes, like the first picture slides back to show another one!

[ElectaBlue]

It sounds like I need to go to Big Lots! The last few times I was there they didn't have much at all, but it sounds like there is a fresh shipment in.

I certainly don't have my pages done yet! I didn't know we were even trying for that and I was trying to finish up my other commitments first.

I am not sure about the slide.

[Andreananda]

I believe the pages are not due until May.
The slide thing sound pretty cool! Please share if you find the instructions!!!

I used to have a Big Lots addiction...they would get the new shipments on Wednesday morning and , yep, I would be there after work on Wednesday night!! I was a teacher then and I bought tons of little toys and art supplies for my class. Such fun!!

[blueskysunburn]

Will do. I haven't found the exact instructions yet. I am having to play around with ones I did find. Hopefully I can get it to work!

Nope they pages aren't due until May. A couple of people mentioned trading them in April if people could get them done but it wasn't set in stone.

[goatgoddess]

I'm not going to make April - on baby goat watch - one set of twins yesterday and one in labor now.

have fun.

[blueskysunburn]

Ah, bummer. I was hoping you could make it again.

[ElectaBlue]

That is so sad you won't be there!

[teri]

You will be missed GG! How exciting though, new little babies...ahhh :wubclub:

[dhawktx]

Sorry to miss GG!

bluesky...The slider mechanism is in one of my books on Pop-Ups...I'll find it for you and scan the instructions.

[blueskysunburn]

Wonderful, thank you!

[teri]

Donna, can you email me a copy too? Pretty please?

I have already moved on to another idea BSSB, I won't do the same thing you are for the chunky book. ;) (Great minds stink alike....:D ) I want to play with it for another time.

[dhawktx]

Wonderful, thank you!

Okay, PM your email addy, since I can't send an attachment from here...same to you Teri!

[goatgoddess]

Sorry to have missed it - but I did the right thing staying home - the doe had a dead baby jammed that I had to help her have - then her next two were so turn and twisted it took some doing to get them out - but thankfully they were born alive - wasn't sure the little girl would make it but they are both up and nursing and mom is fine - was very worried something might get torn with all the "helping" I had to.

Another doe just had her babies about a hour now ago - twins and all are doing well. one doe had two yesterday and the day before a single.
I need to hit the bed - thankfully no more babies for a couple of weeks.

[OriginalYouth]

Debra, the meet-up is NEXT week: April: April 13th/Scrapbook Pad in Colleyville

[ElectaBlue]

All that goat delivering sounds like a lot of work! Maybe you can make it next week!

[goatgoddess]

ohhhhhhh - *she says* as the light slowly dawns - for some reason I thought it was today - so I haven't missed it yet <G> might make it after all. cool. Thanks OY!

good thing I had to stay home or I would have been up there wondering where everyone was <LOL>


Debra, the meet-up is NEXT week: April: April 13th/Scrapbook Pad in Colleyville

[blueskysunburn]

Glad to hear the momma and rest of babies are ok. Hey at least you mistaked it for the week before instead of the week after!

We're doing the supply trade thing again right? I need to collect stuff together. I'll post the guidelines for the trade too later this week so things won't be as hectic as last time! I think just a few will do it.

[ElectaBlue]

I would like to do the supply trade thing again. I have been putting things aside all month as I come across them.

[goatgoddess]

"May: May 4th/Scrapbook Barn in Dallas"

this is going to be drive for me - but interesting looking place just looked it up on the internet - but anywhere is a drive for me <G>

[ElectaBlue]

I didn't even notice that we were changing our location for May! I will have to figure out if this one is any closer for me.

[goatgoddess]

you can put in your start point here and see

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&dq=the+scrapbook+barn+loc:+Dallas,+TX&daddr=3427+East+Trinity+Mills+Road,+Dallas,+TX+752 87&geocode=6681631349399705567,32.987058,-96.851227&ll=32.987058,-96.851227&iwstate1=dir:to&iwloc=A&f=d

[OriginalYouth]

you can put in your start point here and see

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&dq=the+scrapbook+barn+loc:+Dallas,+TX&daddr=3427+East+Trinity+Mills+Road,+Dallas,+TX+752 87&geocode=6681631349399705567,32.987058,-96.851227&ll=32.987058,-96.851227&iwstate1=dir:to&iwloc=A&f=d

Dang, that IS a drive...should take us almost an hour. I'm going to make Bluesky let me ride with her. :P

[dhawktx]

Ooooh! That's only 3 miles from where I live! I'll feel so spoiled! Anyone want to come over after?

[dhawktx]

Where do we get the upcoming calendar from?

[goatgoddess]

very first page - first post - blueskysunburn updates it there.

[dhawktx]

very first page - first post - blueskysunburn updates it there.

Thankee, Thankee!

[ElectaBlue]

I didn't realize it was updated on the first page either.

GG thanks for the map! I could have done that for myself, but I was feeling lazy. It says it should take 31 minutes, so that is closer for me!

[blueskysunburn]

I thought I had mentioned I would be updating the first post but I may have just been thinking it. So, surprise! The meet-up after that is going to be in Hurst? Can't remember the exact location off the top of my head.

I was trying to make it closer to Lisa for that meetup since she has been driving an hour each time we get together. We can always change it but this was the only place in that area that was suggested/recommended. I don't know the area at all!!

I made a map of everyone's homes (except for Teri, I accounted for home and work) and did little "pins" for each person. I also did "pins" for locations to meet up. I will post a link for it tonight so everyone can see. :) I was trying to make it so no one has to drive more than 45 minutes but I thinks it's going to be hard since we are all so far apart. :(

[goatgoddess]

don't worry about the drive for me - It's at least 25 min to the closest Walmart so anywhere I go is a drive - let's me see new things <g> I'm the most south I think.

[ElectaBlue]

Jennifer, thanks for working so hard to make it easier for all of us!

You may have mentioned you were updating the first post and I just forgot about it. Every once in a while I do that!:wub: Or maybe it should be once in a while I DON'T forget something???

[dhawktx]

I'm fine with a drive too! It's just me, so unless a fambly gathering interferes, I've got the day!
:spinny:

[OriginalYouth]

I'm planning on going tomorrow, though hubby is sick, so I may not stay as long as I would have liked.

I punched holes and bound ALL 4 of my chunky books to bring and share with you guys....if you stack them up they are 10" tall! I'll put the pics in my flickr.

[blueskysunburn]

Woo hoo! Chunkies to look at!

Oh! Before I forget - ground rules for trading supplies tomorrow. It got a little hectic last time and hopefully these will help with that. If you can think of others or if I need to clarify anything, please speak up. :)

1) - Let's not trade until 3pm. This way everyone has a chance to trade if people are running late.

2) - Trade one item from one person at a time. Example - I trade for one item with Lisa. I cannot trade her for another item until everyone else has had a chance to do so.

3) - Don't forget to share bulk items inside a bag, box or other storage container when trading. Also, please contain items in smaller boxes or bags when bringing items to trade (if possible).

[goatgoddess]

good ideas for trading - everyone (goats and hubby) are ok - hubby got home from his goat show a couple of hours ago and is napping - so I plan on being there - going to leave early and stop by Green Mamas (garden stuff) it's right on the way.

[OriginalYouth]

I doubt I'll bring much to trade, except maybe some bags of fibers.

[ElectaBlue]

It will be great to see those chunky books! They are so much better in person than looking at them on line, I think.

I have odds and ends to trade and I tried to put them together in little baggies so it would be easier to see what I have.

I will try to be on time, for once. Something always seems to happen at the last minute.

[OriginalYouth]

I made 4 ziplocs: one papers/textures, one fibers, one ribbons, and one doodads and embellishments (beads etc).

I'm just planning on bringing those, my chunkies, and the pages for you guys.....also, some monochrom 4x4s to work on. I'm not even bringing my ATC books, unless there is a particular set of cards you guys want to see.

Let me know, if so, k? I'll check in around noon or so, or before I leave.
I'm happy to bring whatever you guys want to see, but I don't want to bring it ALL. :)

[blueskysunburn]

If we need to post any updates before the swap it looks like we need to check before noon. Just saw the post Dana has to take us down 1pm her time (noon our time).

[ElectaBlue]

OY, you don't want to bring it all?? I think what you are bringing is fine. Do you have any cards or second gen cards to trade?

Last time several of us had inchies to trade, but we didn't because we didn't realize it. Is anyone bringing any this time? I am not sure where mine are...

I am bringing things to trade, my chunky book pages and book from swaps I was in, and my monochromatic chunky book stuff to work on, that I will probably not work on because I always end up talking or whatever. I have a couple of the pages partly done so I thought I would bring those for your input.

I am actually going to bring my rolling scrapbooking bag that I never use because it is embarrasing to wheel that thing around, but this seems like the perfect time to break it out since I end up dragging so much to these meetings.

[OriginalYouth]

I did grab a handful of ATCs and 2nd gens to swap.

I'm going to work on pink and red monochromatic 4x4s, so I have that stuff and a few tools and only the markers in that color scheme. The goal is to only make one trip in, lol.

See y'all in a bit! I'm heading out in a moment.

[OriginalYouth]

It was great to see you all again today, guys! Super fun meetup. I hit the store on the way home and had dinner on the table by 6:15, phew! :D Thanks again for all the fun swap-a-rounds.

[blueskysunburn]

Same here, it was nice to see everyone again. Look forward to next time!

[goatgoddess]

Enjoyed the meetup - always fun to catch up with ya'll. I'm looking forward to next time :) Thanks OY for waiting to point me in right direction.

[dhawktx]

I had a great time, just wish there was more of it to spend with everyone!:jiggy:

[ElectaBlue]

It was a lot of fun. Even the confusion about the meeting place didn't slow us down and I actually enjoyed meeting at Borders more than the Scrapbooking store because the tables were smaller and it was easier to talk and hear what everyone was saying.

I wish we all lived closer so we could spend more time talking and creating instead of driving!

I also hit the store and dinner was ready by 6:15, but that is because I had made the dinner earlier and my brother at my house to put it in the oven for me and it was ready by the time I got home!

[goatgoddess]

the smaller tables did make it easier to hear everyone, and I enjoyed being able to get some ice tea :)

hubby had his steak grilled when I got home so he was set for the evening - just had to go feed and milk the goats - then I got to make some felt for Val's journal page - I got a lot done and just need to back it tonight.

[ElectaBlue]

I really wanted some coffee, but was afraid I would miss something if I got up to get some!

[OriginalYouth]

I really wanted some coffee, but was afraid I would miss something if I got up to get some!

That's funny. I wanted some too, but knew that $5 for coffee would buy some good art supplies, lol. :P

I realized last night we used the P word in regards to 3 different subjects (beads, my son, and inappropriate cards). Funny, right? And, the bummer is, I didn't get one of Lisa's infamous beads home to show my hubby...I thought I got one! Oh well.

[ElectaBlue]

I was sure you had taken one! I can make sure you get one later. I did have hundreds, if not thousands of them originally. I don't have as many left now, but I think I could probably sell them with no problem.

The funny thing is that I meant to mention that those Japanese book pages might be inappropriate, as well. I didn't realize until after I had it for some time and used a bunch of pages that it was some sort of "hygiene" manual for kids that discusses love, marriage and children as far as I could tell from the diagrams.

I am not so sure how I ended up with so many inappropriate items! I am a good girl, really I am!

[goatgoddess]

Oh how funny - didn't think about that when I was looking at them <G> The pages I mean - the beads were clearly well what we said <g>

[ElectaBlue]

I don't think there were any pictures on the pages I brought, so you couldn't tell unless you could read Japanese. I just thought I should warn people who might have taken some.

[OriginalYouth]

Speaking of pictures, we chatted so much I forgot to get a group shot! Oh well. All I have is the 1 pic of the swapping mess on the table.

[ElectaBlue]

I was wondering about that! I kept looking at your camera and wondering if you were planning on taking a picture, but I think we could have chatted for all the hours that Borders would allow us to stay without running out of things to say.

[blueskysunburn]

Too funny! I didn't put it all together. I agree the beads were pretty obvious. I didn't get any of the manual pages. I think I got a couple of music ones.

I wondered about the camera too OY. I thought it was kind of odd you brought the camera only to take a picture of our mess.

I guess borders doesn't seem to care if groups meet there. I gathered from the ladies behind us they meet there pretty regularly. I really liked the smaller tables. It was nice to hear all the discussions - even when there are multiples at once!

[teri]

LOL, I'm quite embarrassed that I had to make ya'll tell me what the beads were! I wasn't sure if it was my eyes or my somewhat unclean mind that was imagining things...:laugh: I'm thinking about making a necklace with those beads to wear to work and see if anyone notices. I'll have to practice my appalled look for when someone says what they look like...:shocked:

It was fun and I hated to leave before anyone else! I liked the smaller tables too. We were a chatty bunch. Thanks ladies for bringing all your eye candy and goodies.

[dhawktx]

I guess borders doesn't seem to care if groups meet there. I gathered from the ladies behind us they meet there pretty regularly. I really liked the smaller tables. It was nice to hear all the discussions - even when there are multiples at once!

:idea:

Maybe we should include various Borders locations in our 'rotation' and check out others? I know that some don't have as many tables, or as large, so we'd have to check 'em out first!

[teri]

Here is the link to the bed and breakfast I mentioned at the meetup:

HeavenLeigh Escape (http://www.heavenleighescape.com/Home_Page.html)

It is reasonable at $120 for 3 days and 2 nights. From the looks of the calendar they are very popular. Don't read the "About Us", it'll make you cry. I saw pics of goats too. :) We would need at least 10 people, if we go.

[blueskysunburn]

Too late - I read it. :sad:

[dhawktx]

Don't read the "About Us", it'll make you cry.

Yup, read it, cried!

The Retreat tour page will get you too...

[OriginalYouth]

That place does look cool!

Here's the place in Granbury I was telling you about: http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalyouth/1394235198// http://www.flickr.com/photos/originalyouth/1393341925/in/set-72157602047796315

I'll call tomorrow and see what the rates are. I'm thinking arriving lunchtime or so Saturday afternoon, leaving Sunday late afternoon. Maybe we can reschedule the art meetup for Sunday evening or Monday evening, so we can stay in Granbury to shop a bit?

[blueskysunburn]

Monday evening would be out for me. :sad:

[OriginalYouth]

Monday evening would be out for me. :sad:

I just thought we might rather do the slumber party thing with Dana here, rather than just do a 3 hour thing.... so I guess we can see what works for the group. We can always plan the sleepover thing for another time if we just want to stick to the Sunday meetup.

[ElectaBlue]

I am open to having a longer thing because I was already planning on taking time off work when Adriayna is here, anyway. We could always make it a longer thing and then people could just be there for parts of it if they can't make it for the whole time. We have enough trouble just getting people to meet for 2 hours that I can't imagine we could have a good time for everyone all the time.

I think we should plan a sleepover when we have this opportunity. I am really excited about it, myself.

[adriayna]

Its a whole six weeks till I am coming! Woot woot! Of course, that means I also need to get my conference presentation done before then as well, lol.

I am happy with what you decide sleepover wise--a longer thing or a shorter thing would be great :).

[adriayna]

Just a reminder, Ladies. My flight comes into DFW from Austin at 3:30 PM on Saturday. I couldn't make it any earlier becuase I present that morning at the WAC Confernece.

[ElectaBlue]

I guess we could always just get started without you!:skeptical: When we get together we never run out of things to say, and frankly, I always feel like I didn't even get started talking by the time the meeting is over.

I meant to say earlier that the place Teri found looks wonderful, but it is a little pricey for my (nonexistent) budget. Sarah's place looks great, as well, especially if it is cheaper.

[goatgoddess]

I have a vac. days I can burn too - I'm up for a sleepover - might have to dash home to feed and milk the goaties so the Grandbury place would work better for me - only about 30-40 min from me :)

the other place looks wonderful too and once the goats aren't miking that would work. Would love to do a full weekend retreat someday - I've been looking around the web and just haven't found anything near by - thinking about Houston in Oct for the quilt show but not sure if it will work time wise - it would be great to org. our own - but more than a bit of work there.

[blueskysunburn]

I talked to my boss and could get that Monday off if we do it that way. I'm up for it. Looks like Teri's place is booked that weekend.

[ElectaBlue]

That would be fun if we could meet several days. When I looked earlier it wasn't booked, but I am sure they must fill up fast.

[teri]

I think the place OY posted is much better for the meetup with Dana. The other one is just a fantasy place. LOL I did not know we would be planning an overnite while she was here, did I miss something? I probably spaced out at some point. BUT, funny thing is that just today I requested that Monday off just in case our gathering ended late. :) I'm getting excited! I hope we are able to pull this together. :jiggy:

[teri]

Oh, I forgot...OY, have you been feeling cursed lately? I have been muttering evil incantations about you when I start thinking about that Crop-a-dile. evil woman...:arghh: I have 2 40% off coupons so I will be getting one any day now...thanks a million...where am I going to put it?

[OriginalYouth]

I emailed the lady about Granbury, I'll let you guys know when I do. If that one doesn't work, I have 2 more contacts that have lake houses, one in Lake Worth and one in Corsicana; I'll keep checking around.

[OriginalYouth]

Oh, I forgot...OY, have you been feeling cursed lately? I have been muttering evil incantations about you when I start thinking about that Crop-a-dile. evil woman...:arghh: I have 2 40% off coupons so I will be getting one any day now...thanks a million...where am I going to put it?

Sorry! I really DO love it. BTW, it will punch through that lumiere plastic stuff you gave me (can't remember what it is called)...I used the 2 pieces to make a cover for one of my chunky books!

[ElectaBlue]

Sorry! I really DO love it. BTW, it will punch through that lumiere plastic stuff you gave me (can't remember what it is called)...I used the 2 pieces to make a cover for one of my chunky books!

Great minds think alike! I punched throught it with my crop-a-dile last night, too! I only got one piece, so it wouldn't work for the cover. The only thing I haven't been able to get it to punch through is this other plastic stuff I have that is thicker and less flexible. When I tried to punch it, it shattered.

Teri, it doesn't take much storage space. You could just carry it in your purse for those hole punching emergencies we run into so often!;)

[adriayna]

I SO need one of those crop-a-diles! :)

[ElectaBlue]

Yes, you DO! There is a new one that has just come out that punches holes 6 inches in. The thing is that it looks a lot bigger and more awkward: http://www.craftcritique.com/2008/01/crop-dile-big-bite.html

[blueskysunburn]

Oh, that looks a little scary to me. Like you could take off a finger.

[teri]

I caved on the way home and stopped at Joann's. They are 40% off...I bought one. :cute: My husband was actually impressed at the macho looking tool I now own. LOL Now I have my emergency hole punching tool. Or I could use the thing to beat off a predator... :P

[ElectaBlue]

Good idea! You could also use it to pierce a predator's ear, which would be a good technique.

I know that when I have it sitting around at my house everyone is always VERY curious about it.

[Andreananda]

You could set up a stand at the mall and pierce ears with it.

[dhawktx]

I caved on the way home and stopped at Joann's. They are 40% off...I bought one. :cute: My husband was actually impressed at the macho looking tool I now own. LOL Now I have my emergency hole punching tool. Or I could use the thing to beat off a predator... :P

Yes, Teri, I too now own one...was at Joann's and saw they were on sale...<sigh>
:wacko:

[OriginalYouth]

Yes, Teri, I too now own one...was at Joann's and saw they were on sale...<sigh>
:wacko:

Too bad I dont' get commission on those!

[dhawktx]

Too bad I dont' get commission on those!

You really could rep for the company, LOL!

Yes, you have MUCH to answer for!

[adriayna]

40% at Joanns? How much was it then?

[dhawktx]

It rang up at $17.99. Don't know how long it's on sale...there wasn't any price at all posted at mine, just found out about the sale price when I did a price check.

[ElectaBlue]

For a while they were cheaper at Hobby Lobby, so with a coupon mine was around $12.00. That was a while ago, and I think they have gone up since then.

[Andreananda]

I am playing hookie today... cancelled all my appointments and have been in my pajamas on the couch all morning and early afternoon. I will have to go to Joanns and check out the crop-a-dile.....I will be sure and tell the cashier to give you the commision Sarah!!

[teri]

LOL, we are all lost causes. NO ONE is allowed to bring new gadgets to the meet ups! ;)

I saw a green one online and that is what I wanted but they only had the pink one at the store...I needed instant gratification so I got the pink one. I had a 50% off coupon so I was disappointed to find it at 40% off already. Drats...but STILL it didn't stop me from buying it. LOL I am so pathetic.:wacko:

[goatgoddess]

everyone make it thru our storms ok? We had a bunch of rain but no hail thankfully.

[dhawktx]

Just ooodles of rain, a little wind, lots of thunder-boomies. Lights didn't even flicker. Such a non-event compared to LAST week! LOL!

[ElectaBlue]

Yes, we had lots of wind, but only 1/2 inch of rain! Compared to almost every other storm we have recently this one was really mild and had very little rain. I was thinking of all of you and wondering if the storms were anywhere near any of us.

[goatgoddess]

I was too but didn't want to get online and take a chance of losing our modum again, how did you like the 3 hours of weather on tv <G> while it was good to know where the storms were and see all those drifts of hail I kinda of wanted to see Lost. Guess I'll try watching it online this weekend.

OY is on now and BSSB was on this morning but Andreananda and Teri haven't been on since last night - hopefully everyone is ok.

[ElectaBlue]

I turned my computer off, too, because I have had something to it happen twice during storms (once was the modem!) and I didn't want to have another problem. I hope everyone is ok that didn't check in.

Lost was a rerun, wasn't it? I don't think I have seen that much weather on tv for years.

[OriginalYouth]

We are fine here. We had all the windows closed, and candles lit just in case, but only got an inch or 2 of rain, no big deal.

[goatgoddess]

Oh it was a rerun - didn't even look <G> I guess that is why they went with 3 hours of weather - after getting the new baby and the other goats put up (before the storm) I was able to get a card done and hit the bed before 11:00 pm

[blueskysunburn]

Yep, rerun. Okay here, just a little rain and wind. Of course, the sirens went off and we all went outside and talked with our neighbors.

[teri]

I'm alive and kickin'! Got out of work early today because I had accumulated overtime. It was just horrible to leave work early on a payday Friday. ;)

My husband was standing out in the driveway until it started to rain. He was practicing his human lightening rod imitation. :rolleyes: He is such a weather nut. The sirens were going off in every direction. We had lots of hail. It was coming in sideways on our front porch and a solid sheet of pellets floated off down the driveway. They were between pea to marble size hail. It seemed to go on forever. I don't think we sustained any damage as the hail was quite small. Don't ya love Texas spring showers? LOL

[ElectaBlue]

Teri, your weather sounds SO much more exciting than ours. Your husband sounds like my mother: a storm is coming, lets go for a walk!

I hope you got your money before you left work.

[goatgoddess]

Glad you didn't get those golf or tennis balled sized ones - always a good thing to get off early on a Friday :)

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[teri]

Ya, I got my money, silly...and I'm taking it for a drive to Hobby Lobby. :) I have an official reason to go, no, really, I do. Next week in National Medical Laboratory Week and we are honoring a patient every day as our "Patient of the Day". They get info about the lab, a plant and a small gift. My job is to put together the plant so that it looks lovely. I can accomplish that at HL...I can also use my Crop-a-dile to punch holes in the plant container to hang tags and such...LOL ba-bye...

[dhawktx]

Ya, I got my money, silly...and I'm taking it for a drive to Hobby Lobby. :)

I was getting worried at the sheer number of sale tickets at the local Joanns...turns out they are selling down their stock to bring in some new products. They are closing out their Cottman watercolor tubes in addition to other things, and lots of fabric is on sale, as well as their Spring AND Summer flowers, and the Summer/4th of July patio/yard stuff.

Woot!

Oh, Teri...be jealous! We work 4x9s and 4 on Friday, so I get off noonish EVERY Friday now that I'm back at the office instead of the client's location.
:cute: Neener neener!

[teri]

Lisa, I found a silver Lumicor. I'll save it for you and bring it to the next meetup.

Donna, thanks for sharing, next time keep it to yourself. :P:laugh: Actually, if I had those hours I would get to leave at 10am on Friday...that is sounding really good. I may just bring that up at the next leadership meeting...great idea!

[ElectaBlue]

Yeah, more Lumicor!

[dhawktx]

Actually, if I had those hours I would get to leave at 10am on Friday...that is sounding really good. I may just bring that up at the next leadership meeting...great idea!

The company that bought us is primarily petrochem engineering, and that is the schedule of the plants they work at (of course, the plants are working this 24/7, so their shifts overlap an hour, and there is no downtime for shiftchange).

Since it is only an hour extra every day, it's no great hardship, yet the goodwill from the 1/2 day on Friday really sweetens the deal. People were ambivalent when we switched to the sched this Jan, but now everybody enjoys it. The bonus has been that we come in 1/2 hr early and leave 1/2 hr later...we miss a lot of the cram of rush hour because we are either ahead of it, or the worst of it is past...

In case they have concerns about it, we do have a skeleton crew that works a full day Friday - on an 8 week rotation so nobody is particularly penalized.

Good luck convincing them, it's a sweet deal!

[OriginalYouth]

I talked to the lady who owns the Granbury Lake House tonight, and she seemed to think it would be okay for us to stay. She is discussing it with her hubby and will get back to me this week.

Fingers crossed!

[blueskysunburn]

Oooh yea! I hope she says yes!

[ElectaBlue]

So do I!

[teri]

Good news! :)

[Andreananda]

OY is on now and BSSB was on this morning but Andreananda and Teri haven't been on since last night - hopefully everyone is ok.

I unplugged the comupter just in case!! Then I had to work from 9 till 7 on Friday. :err:
We just got lots of wind and rain, no hail.

[OriginalYouth]

WONDERFUL news! The Granbury Lake house is available for us, at a reasonable rate! She said they'd need to charge us $120. for the night, for cleaning and washing the linens. With 6 of us that is $20 each, with 8 people only $15 each! Hopefully that is something everyone can afford.

For more information, see this new thread: http://www.atcsforall.com/forum/showthread.php?p=87111#post87111

[adriayna]

Woot woot!!!!

[blueskysunburn]

Okay guys, bad planning on my part. Apparently, this weekend is National Scrapbooking Weekend and the crop spaces at the Scrapbook Pad are $125 a pop!!! Soooo... what area would ya'll like to meet in so I can find a new location?

[ElectaBlue]

Is the Scrapbook Pad the place in Dallas we were supposed to meet? Who would pay $125.00 to scrapbook??

It really doesn't matter where we meet to me, but I would prefer that it is no further than when we went to Colleyville for me to drive, and some place I can find without too much trouble. I get so lost! We could always just meet at that Borders, if necessary. They didn't seem to care and I bet scrapbooking places are all going to be busy.

[goatgoddess]

Borders works for me too, but I can drive further if I need to.

[OriginalYouth]

The Micheals store on 377 just remodeled, and has a scrapbooking table section in the middle of the store, with 6 foot tables and seating for 12.

Here the map (http://direct.where2getit.com/cwc/apps/w2gi.php?sid=48189a8096d41&ADDRESS=&POSTALCODE=76148&COUNTRY=US&STATE=TX&CITY=Fort+Worth&PRODUCT=&PRODUCTFCT=&LAT=&LON=&UNITS=MILES&RADIUS=25%7C100&USECENTERPOINT=&W2GI_LASTEXTENT=-97.6952504869%7C32.5049811594%7C-96.8067495131%7C33.2296188406&SORTBY_Dealers=DISTANCE&START_Dealers=0&COUNT_Dealers=8&REVERSE_Dealers=FALSE&W2GI_QUICK_ZOOM=&W2GI_QFIELD=DEALERID&W2GI_QVALUE=2733&DISTANCE=3.48&W2GI_DNAME=&W2GI_DADDR=&W2GI_DCITY=&W2GI_DSTATE=&W2GI_DPOSTALCODE=&W2GI_DID=&W2GI_DINDEX=&NAV_CMD=&NAV_ALLOW_RECTANGLE=&client=michaels&template=moreinfo).
I just talked to the manager, he said they'd be delighted to have us!

Would that work? It's still a drive for the Dallas crew, but less of one for everyone else....

[ElectaBlue]

OY, the link doesn't work. Where on 377 is it? I actually live not too far off 377, so I could probably actually find it.

[OriginalYouth]

OY, the link doesn't work. Where on 377 is it? I actually live not too far off 377, so I could probably actually find it.

It's in Keller. 377/'Main Street'

[goatgoddess]

Haven't been in Keller in a while but that would work. oh I just looked it up take old Denton hwy forever and it's there <G> That works

[ElectaBlue]

I think that will be a bit closer for me. Keller isn't terribly far for me, but I am sure it must be worse for Goatgoddess and the Dallas people.

[blueskysunburn]

Hmmm...let me think about 377... ;). Fine with me if it's ok with everyone else. I think it might actually be closer for goatgoddess than colleyville. Not sure if Teri will be able to make it if she is working.

[dhawktx]

That's not much further than Colleyville, so I'm up for it! (I'm coming from Addison)

[OriginalYouth]

It's closer for everyone but Donna and Andrea. :) The manager was really nice, he was excited that we would come. The store is newly remodeled and looks great.

If you are coming from the South, I'd exit Denton Hwy off of 820. It's a few miles down, after you start seeing the nicer shopping centers, you are getting close. There's a Target, then the next block is Albertson's and the one AFTER has Michaels, with Kohls and Home Depot. There is a WINGS restaurant and a Sonic in the front by 377. All of this is on your RIGHT, as there are RR tracks on the left, parallel to 377.

If coming from the North on 377, you won't see much before you get there....after you pass the LA Fitness GYM (on your left side), it will be in the next shopping center on your left...you should be able to see Kohls, turn in there.
The street to the South of it is N. Tarrant Pkwy.

[teri]

Works for me! I have the next 4 days off! I needed to take a break from work. :)

[Andreananda]

Crap. That is way far for me. I drive and drive and drive everyday for work doing home visits to foster children. I have one day off per week (in theory). The LAST thing I want to do is drive for an hour and a 1/2 to Keller on my day off.
I wish there was a place 1/2 way in between.

I guess I will put my chunky book pages in the mail.
PM me your addresses.:sad:

[OriginalYouth]

Crap. That is way far for me. I drive and drive and drive everyday for work doing home visits to foster children. I have one day off per week (in theory). The LAST thing I want to do is drive for an hour and a 1/2 to Keller on my day off.
I wish there was a place 1/2 way in between.

I guess I will put my chunky book pages in the mail.
PM me your addresses.:sad:

Just send them to one of us and we can deliver them on Monday. Feel free to send them to me. :)

Sorry we will miss you!

[Andreananda]

I drive to Ft. Worth on Thursdays and Fridays. If you want to come to the Art Station on Friday I can give them to you then.

So are all of you meeting on Monday too? I thought the meeting was on Saturday.

[blueskysunburn]

I drive to Ft. Worth on Thursdays and Fridays. If you want to come to the Art Station on Friday I can give them to you then.

So are all of you meeting on Monday too? I thought the meeting was on Saturday.


Nope, it's on Sunday. I believe OY is meaning someone will mail them out to you on Monday. I sent you a pm with my address. Since technically I am hosting the PAT I would prefer doing the collecting and mailing out if need be.

I'm sorry to hear you won't be able to make it. Maybe next time we come around that way you can come out!

[Andreananda]

For some reason I thought it was on Saturday. I would have been at the Scrapbook Barn all alone!
I work from 12 - 6 on Sunday seeing foster kids during the school year. When Summer starts I will be off on Sat & Sun.

If anyone ever wants to meet in Dallas I have an office with a table and art supplies. Also, I work at The Art Station in Ft. Worth- a non profit art therapy studio. We could meet there too.

[dhawktx]

<snip>If anyone ever wants to meet in Dallas I have an office with a table and art supplies.

Where is your Dallas office? I work down at Mockingbird and I-35 but live up in Addison at the Tollway and Keller Springs.

Sorry you can't make it :sad:

[Andreananda]

My office is in Lakewood not far from downtown Dallas. It is at the corner of Gaston Ave. and Abrams Road I am in the Wells Fargo Building.

[dhawktx]

OMG! That is just TOOOOO funny! Until April last year I lived in Lakewood and went by that building twice a day on my commute!

[Andreananda]

Really?!! That is funny! It is a small world!! Are you familiar with Little Forest hills? That is where I live.

[blueskysunburn]

This is giving everyone but Donna an hour or more drive...

[dhawktx]

What's a cross street in your neighborhood? I lived in a duplex on San Mateo for about a year and then an apt.on La Vista for a few years (both just off E Grand/Garland Rd). I really liked the older neighborhoods, just couldn't afford to live in a decent one - when my complex got really ghetto I finally up and moved to Addison.

If you're off Saturday, you want to maybe have a mini meetup at your office?

[Andreananda]

What's a cross street in your neighborhood? I lived in a duplex on San Mateo for about a year and then an apt.on La Vista for a few years (both just off E Grand/Garland Rd). I really liked the older neighborhoods, just couldn't afford to live in a decent one - when my complex got really ghetto I finally up and moved to Addison.

If you're off Saturday, you want to maybe have a mini meetup at your office?

Yeah! I PMd you.

I live off Garland Rd. and Lakeland near the Arboreteum (sp?).

[blueskysunburn]

Donna and Andrea are getting together on Saturday and will bring Andrea's pages with her to the meetup. See everyone else Sunday at the Michaels in Keller!

[OriginalYouth]

Okay, Sunday. Michaels, 2pm. Sounds great!

[teri]

I did a dumb thing today. I went to Imprints. I HAD too. My husband wanted to go to Harbour Freight and Imprints is in the same shopping center. I spent $35 on stuff I just HAD to have! :biglaugh: They are carrying the twinkling h2os now. Every color of the rainbow and some that God left out. LOL I bought a pack of 6, now if I can just find the perfect thing to use them on. They also have a container full of eyelets in all kinds of shapes, colors and sizes. You scoop them up into a tiny baggie for $3 (as long as the bag closes). They had the clear jelly roll glitter pens...lots of 40% off clearance stuff...yada yada... Off to play... :)

[teri]

And I picked up one of these...

http://www.mayaroad.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=182

I paid $5.50 for it...what a deal! LOL Now I know this place exists I may have to look around their site...dang...