Comments on: A Basics Dilemma

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 05:06:38 +0000

I’d love to see your lists … I’m still stuck in the basic list consisting of adhesive, CS, pen and trimmer. And I only have one adhesive!
I love your blog!

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 03:47:53 +0000

You’ve gotta find your own niche. For instance, I am still not a big fan of my punches, never was. I have them… perhaps should’ve bought some lovely patterned paper…

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 20:14:19 +0000

I know what you are saying Nancy. My SIL and I began scrapbooking around the same time. I grew obsessed and she went to college and had two babies. She didn’t keep up with it the way I did. Last Christmas she asked me for some ideas for a mini album she wanted to do for a friend. I gave her some great ideas on what *I* would do as an experienced scrapper. Her eyes kind of clouded over and later, I saw her working on it. She had cut the photos in silhouette shapes, glued it down on white paper and was handwriting around the photo. And you know what? It didn’t look half bad. Eight years ago I would have done the same thing! I know better now. She was perfectly happy with what she was doing. You are on the right track – let your MIL pick her way through and find things that appeal to her. Looking at mags is a great way for her to do that. Then she’s not totally overwhelmed.

By: Lara

Lara — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 19:19:27 +0000

I agree…definitely let her look at what you’ve got and find out what can be done with each supply. I’ve been teaching a friend, and it turned out that the things she really likes are not necessarily what I’d recommend. We got her the things she’s interested in, and she is really enjoying herself!

By: SageHen

SageHen — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 17:38:52 +0000

You are right about the different directions scrapping can take you. Each new technique involved a fairly hefty investment in tools and equipment.
I think letting her play with you and watching which technique she favors is a great idea to help you decide rather to buy a heat gun or a set of foam stamps.