It can be a challenge to mix and match patterned papers when creating scrapbooking pages but these tips will help! Continue reading

As part of our Virtual Crop, yesterday we had a ZOOM Conference Call where we played the "Never Have I Ever" game. It was a kick! Participants were instructed to hold up 15 objects, such as pens, pencils, paint brushes or straws. Sondra read a series of statements that started with "Never Have I Ever" and if a participant HAD done that item, they discarded one of their items. We thought we'd share the fun, craft-inspired statements: "NEVER HAVE I EVER . . ." ". . . taken price tags off items I purchased at the Craft Store so I... Continue reading

Many of us crafters start our creative journey with one type of craft. We may have started scrapbooking but explored cardmaking too. We may be knitters but have dabbled in painting or jewelry making from time to time. Most of us have attempted a Home Decor project or two. So, for our last challenge of the weekend. Take a picture of a Home Decor Project that you've created and share it with us! We'll probably get some great ideas! If you're still awake, we wanted to make this last challenge of the weekend easy for you. And, we're going to... Continue reading

We've changed our routines due to the Shelter in Place Order. Instead of gathering to craft in person, we're participating in this Virtual Crop. When we are places, we're practicing social distancing. And, unfortunately we haven't been able to sit in a restaurant in nearly two months. When you're allowed to sit in a restaurant again, WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO FIRST? Share with us! We may discover a new place we need to check out. Or, we may discover we all have similar favorites and we can make a future date with one another! Our dates will have... Continue reading

Have you ever gone a day without touching an envelope? Probably not! Whether you are getting your mail out of your mailbox, opening mail, or sending a handmade card . . . you probably touch an envelope each and every day. Thanks to the internet we learned a few things about envelopes that may (or may not) be interesting . . . The very first envelopes date back to 3500 to 3200 B.C., when ancient people in the Middle East molded clay coverings over coins during business transactions. Paper envelopes were invented in 2nd century B.C. China, usually to enclose... Continue reading

This is the final day of our Virtual Crop and we're thankful for everyone who is participating. What a great, appreciative group! Since we're feeling the love, we'd like to share a few quotes about thankfulness: “Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful.” —Al Jarreau “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” —Eckhart Tolle “We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.” —Neal A. Maxwell Now that you're focussed on the positive... Continue reading

Hi everyone! We just sent an email to everyone who registered for our Virtual Crop. In case you're not checking your email, we're posting the information here as well. Thanks, again, for everyone who registered for our first-ever Virtual Crop in honor of National Scrapbook Day. It's been fun to host this and connect with everyone. And, we appreciate all the kind comments. We can tell you're having fun! For our ZOOM call at 2 pm today, please prepare a little bit . . . gather 15 pens, pencils, craft sticks, straws, or something similar. We're going to play a... Continue reading

Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of our Virtual Crop! Your first challenge of the day will get your creativity blooming. Simply make a paper flower or two, snap a picture, and share in the COMMENTS. Heck . . . you could even make an entire bouquet! Don't forget to fertilize . . . with a little ink or bling! : ) Continue reading

Wow, we're wrapping up DAY 2 of our National Scrapbook Weekend Virtual Crop. Time is flying!!! Here's a Show & Tell challenge that we think you'll have a little fun with. Take a picture of something in your craft area from an unusual angle and share it in the COMMENTS. This is going to be fun! Continue reading

As you know, we're hosting this Virtual Crop this weekend because we cannot host classes due to COVID-19 and our State's Shelter in Place Order. We obviously miss you! Who wouldn't? What do you miss about not being able to attend Art & Craft Classes and Events? Let us know by commenting below. Thanks for joining us this weekend. Happy crafting! Continue reading

What would National Scrapbook Day be without a Page Sketch Challenge? It would be strange, huh? So here it is. Create a Scrapbook Page or an Art Journal Page using the basic design shown below. Then, snap a picture of it and share it in the COMMENTS. We cannot wait to see what you create. Continue reading

During today's ZOOM Video Conference we had a SCAVENGER HUNT. Those who participated were asked to find these items: Brads Vellum Ink Spray Photo Corners Tags Corner Rounder Purple Cardstock Gel Pen Alphabet Stickers Paint Brush Those attending included Britteny, Deb, Diane, Fran, Gerrie, Hilda, Jana, Judy, Kathy, Katrina, Kim, Kristi, Laura, Raven, RoAnna, Sherrill and Tabitha. Did I miss anyone? If so, let me know in the comments below. Everyone who participated will automatically receive entries into the Drawings!!! OKAY . . . now for the BONUS CHALLENGE . . . create something with any of the items listed... Continue reading

I've received messages that some of you are having trouble posting pictures to our BLOG using an iPhone or iPad. It may because the pictures need to be one of the following file formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, or GIF. So, you may need to change your PICTURE SETTINGS so your camera is taking pictures as JPG. On some Apple devices, this involves: Go to iOS Settings and swipe down to Camera. Tap Formats Tap Most Compatible to set the default photo format to JPG. See the screenshot. I hope this helps! If anyone else has suggestions, please list them in... Continue reading

Where is your Happy Place? You know . . . that place where you feel your best, content, blissful . . . THAT PLACE! Simply share with us where your Happy Place is. And, guess what? You can get a BONUS ENTRY if you can also POST A PICTURE of your Happy Place! OKAY . . . let the warm, fuzzy fellings begin. Continue reading

Good morning to all our Virtual Crafting Buddies! Are you ready for some creative fun? It's time for our first challenge of the day. Create something with the three colors shown here. And then post a picture in the comments below. Remember, you have until 11:59pm Sunday night to post your picture. And, you can participate in as many or as few of the challenges you want. And . . . most importantly, remember to have FUN!!! Continue reading

When it comes to crafting, some of us are really neat. Others not so much. We all have our own style and our own way of being creative. For this Show & Tell Challenge, all you have to do is snap a picture of your craft area this weekend and share it in the COMMENTS below. We hope you've had a great day . . . don't forget to get some sleep! Sweet dreams! Continue reading

It's time for our first Share & Tell Challenge of the weekend. This is really pretty simple . . . simply share a CRAFTING TIP you learned from a FRIEND. That's it. Pretty easy, huh? The tip you share could be SUPER HELPFUL to those reading it. And, guess what? There's an opportunity to earn an EXTRA ENTRY. Along with the CRAFTING TIP, simply share a picture of your helpful friend or of something you created using the tip! We hope you're having a fun, crafty weekend!!! Continue reading

Ready for some creative fun? It's time for another challenge. Create a card using the basic layout in the sketch shown. Share a picture in the comments below. Remember, you have until 11:59pm Sunday to share a picture!!! Continue reading

In the spirit of our fun, Virtual Crop, we've created a FREE PRINTABLE for you. We'd love for you to print it out and create something with it. You could use it on cards, scrapbook pages, journal pages, artist trading cards . . . and more! The dashed lines are cutting guidelines. Just RIGHT CLICK on it to download it and print any size you'd like. We look forward to seeing your creations!!! Continue reading

Hello everyone! We're going to have our FIRST Video Conference at 2pm today via ZOOM. If you pre-registered for the Virtual Crop, you should have received an email this morning with the instructions for the Video Call. If you didn't receive it, please email Sondra at sondra@scrappersedge.net and she'll send that information to you. Our ZOOM gathering today is designed to answer questions and tell you about a couple surprises! Tomorrow's ZOOM gathering will involve a FUN GAME! Happy Crafting! Continue reading

Let's talk about snacks! Who doesn't love snacks???? According to a survey conducted by Punchbowl.com, 70% of consumers admitted to having eaten an entire bag of party snack food in one sitting, while 50 % of people snack in bed, and more than 25% of people snack while walking the aisles of a grocery store. Even more surprisingly, 17% of consumers admitted to having eaten party snacks while in the bathroom!. Did you catch that . . . the bathroom! Well, we want to know . . . what's your FAVORITE SNACK when you're CRAFTING????? You'll get one entry DRAWING... Continue reading

It's time for the FUN to begin!!!! Here's the first challenge for our first-ever Virtual Crop in honor of National Scrapbook Day. Are you ready for a little TIC-TAC-TOE? Create something with three things from the grid either across, down or diagonally. Post a picture in the comments below. Even though the challenges will be posted periodically throughout the weekend, you have until 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 3, 2020, to enter (COMMENT) for ALL challenges. Happy Crafting! Continue reading

We're excited to be hosting our FIRST VIRTUAL CROP, May 1-3, 2020. Here are the details: The National Scrapbook Day VIRTUAL CROP is being hosted by Scrapper’s Edge on it’s BLOG with Facebook and Instagram reminders. NOTE: We encourage you to go to the BLOG and COMMENT on a post about the Virtual Crop BEFORE the weekend starts to ensure you know how to do so. We will have a limited ability to assist with technical questions during the event. The event will start May 1, 2020 at 8am and end May 3, 2020 at 11:59pm. To be eligible for... Continue reading

We're going to host our first-ever Virtual Crop next weekend . . . May 1 - May 3, 2020. Continue reading

Did you know you can get a letter postmarked from the North Pole? Fun, right?!?!?! Surprise your little one with a special, personalized letter from Santa. There are companies that offer this service for a fee, but with the help of the United States Postal Service and a little time it will cost you just a little time and postage. Have a child write a letter to Santa and place it in a envelope addressed to: Santa Claus North Pole Next, get into the spirit of jolly St. Nick and write a letter to your little one as Santa. Don't... Continue reading