Friday, April 30, 2010

As April Ends....

I am looking forward to the May Flowers! We had a very mild winter here in the Northwest. Spring, however has been wet. I am ready for the showers of April to end and the flowers of May to start showing up!!!
To be honest though, I am ecstatic to have the weather as one of my major complaints this year. Last year, at this time, it was one of the darkest times for our family. My son went through a VERY rough period in April of last year (....he is doing amazingly better now!) He was eventually diagnosed with a severe Anxiety Disorder and thankfully therapy and medication has worked miracles to return him to a happier and functioning 12 year old again. During the process of trying to figure out just what was happening to to my sweet boy, Autism (most notably Asbergers Syndrome) came up from many different resources. As I researched about Autism, red flag after red flag about incidents in my son's life started flying. Though his current doctor team doesn't feel he is on the Autism spectrum (Autism is a spectrum disorder with a huge range of functioning and symptoms), I learned a lot about this disorder and how early diagnosis and intervention can help to unlock the puzzle of how these children perceive and function in the world. The foundation Autism Speaks is one of the leaders in assisting families affected and in funding research about Autism. April is Autism Awareness month. In honor of that, Tattered Angels (makers of my one of my fav's "Glimmer Mist") has team with Autism Speaks and introduced a special Glimmer Mist color called "Glimmer of Hope". Proceeds from the sale of this limited addition mist will go to Autism Speaks. They have sold out on the Tattered Angels website, however, I ordered TWO bottles before that happened. They should be arriving any day now. I am willing to part with one of them...


Tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day, I will be hosting the second part of the Gatefold Mini Album class on Ustream late in the afternoon. Leave a comment here on my blog about what you are doing to celebrate National Scrapbook Day BEFORE 3:00 Pacific time on Saturday to be entered to win (the Ustream class starts at 4pm Pacific time...I'll need time to get the drawing ready) At the end of my show I will be doing a drawing to give the "Glimmer of Hope" mist as well as a few other items...... (you don't have to be present to win!)
See you tonight for Part One of the Gatefold Mini Album!

Laura
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115 comments:

  1. JApril 30, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Hi Laura,
    For NSD I'll be attending a crop with a friend and checking out what's happening online. I love your classes. Thanks for all you do!

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  2. JoyceApril 30, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Hi Laura, To celebrate National Scrapbooking Day, My husband and I will be clearing out our garage so I can store more scrapbooking stuff. I have a large craft room, but I still need more room. ADDICTED?.....Not me. hehe.

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  3. TatankyApril 30, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Hi Laura ! I wish I had known about this mist for supporting Autism Speaks. My two nephews have been diagnosed with Autism. Fortunately they were early diagnosed so they have been on therapies and treatment and have improved :-) thanks for supporting this cause. I'll start celebrating National Scrapbook Day today with a crop on line and watching your gatfold mini album. Tomorrow I'll get together with another friend who loves scrap and we'll be doing some LO's :D. Happy scrapping !

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  4. Melissa @ M Miranda CreationsApril 30, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    My LSS is hosting a celebration for NSD. I hope to be able to spend some time with them tomorrow participating in their many events and getting some good deals on some new stuff.

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  5. HobbyaholicApril 30, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    I'll be hanging out with a few friends cropping and popping in on the fiskateers crop, and other online fun.

    What a great thing for T.A to do for Autism.

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  6. CarolApril 30, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Nothing special for NSD except spending a few hours with you for the class. That is always a highlight.

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  7. JApril 30, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    To help celebrate NSD I am going to be watching your next video, yippee! Thank you for all that you do! I am a newbie and am learning so much from you!

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  8. LillabellApril 30, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Hi Laura, To celebrate National Scrapbooking Day, I will be following a few blogs that I love to visit and doing some work on a few projects.

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  9. CaroleeApril 30, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Watching your UStream class of course!

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  10. PaulaApril 30, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I'll be working on your mini book, of course! I do enjoy your projects - you're very creative. Must be the architect in you. Thanks for the chance to win and the tutorials!!

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  11. Kristin MichelleApril 30, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    i will be teaching some make n takes at a lss as a fundraiser for a local girl who has cancer! happy scrapping!

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  12. cissiApril 30, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Laura, well for NSD I will be attending your USteam class (wouldn't miss that for the world) then will try to make the album. I can't wait!!!!! I love, love, love your tutorials and so appreciative of you for sharing your AWESOME talent with us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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  13. Alice I.April 30, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    What better way to celebrate NSD than with Laura on UStream?! I am visiting my folks/kids/grands in Calif from Maryland for 3 weeks so unfortunately I have no tools/papers with me. But I have a computer available and will tune in tonight!

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  14. Tiara MooreApril 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    For NSD I will be attending a double scrapbooking class, shopping til I drop, then coming home to catch your UStream class! I LOVE your tutorials and have learned so much so THANKS!!!

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  15. UnknownApril 30, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Laura- Just love! love! you and your ideas. For NSD my 10 yr old niece and I will be making a mini album for her mother for Mother's day. Happy Scrapping

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  16. Vickie_MApril 30, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Laura, Love your minis. Love your tutorials. I hope to be watching you tonite and tomorrow on Ustream

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  17. UnknownApril 30, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    I will be working on the pockets you showed how to make on ustream!!!! I have them all made need to embelish them and make the tags to go in the pockets so I will be busy as a bee!!! Your ustream videos are soooooooo helpful and make it possible sheet by sheet to use the hundreds of sheets of paper I have to make room for new!!! Thanks for all your help and work!!!

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  18. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    My brother has Autism! Its so hard! He has a few other things that is wrong with him as well. He is 12 and cant walk and can hardly talk! Everyday is a struggle for him and its just worn on my mother. I feel for you and your situation and pray your little boy will be ok through these trying times!! What a great way to show love for Autism by them making a new glimmer mist! Its beautiful! I'll try to be there for the show!! I always get the times messed up lol!! Hugs, Brandy

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  19. JudiApril 30, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Hi Laura,
    I am a huge fan of all your work. You are a VERY talented lady! I have made many of your mini albums and always look forward to making more! For scrapbooking day, I will be scrapping in my newly finished room. Yippee! Thanks so much for supporting autism. I have an autistic child in my classroom and feel they are the neatest children. Have a great Mother's Day and I look forward to your new tutorials!

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  20. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Hi Laura,

    To celebrate NSD I will be working on my very first Mothers Day mini. Thank you so very much for all your tutorials.

    See you tonite.

    Misha

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  21. Scrapsation aka LiaApril 30, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    My celebration will be a mixture of things, making a Mother's Day mini and hoping on your Ustream Class ......love all that you do! And getting my daughter ready for her "Father Daughter Dance".

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  22. mariselaApril 30, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Laura

    Unfortunately I will be working all weekend. I didn't check my calendar to see what weekend I was working and it was too late to request it off. Our schedules are out over a month in advance. I work in a small hospital and our unit is very hard to keep staffed. I am going to try and watch your ustream class and work on organizing my craft room. It is great that TA is helping a worthy cause. I am happy that you and your family are doing well. Have a great NSD and Mother's Day. It is so great that mothers get their own day.

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  23. bluucacaApril 30, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    thanks for this chance to win this Gm . I will be blog hopping and seeing what everyone is doing and hopefullly learn new tricks and ideas to make mini's

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  24. MarideeApril 30, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    First I would like to thank you for sharing your time and talents with us! I really enjoy following your blog, watching your videos and your UStream tutorials. Tomorrow I plan to attend festivities at my local scrap/stamp store.

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  25. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Hey Laura,
    I will be watching YOU and going to "the Beach" for NSD :o) I watch all of your Ustream projects and try to make as many as possible... Thanks so much for sharing your talent and for your giveaway!
    Sue C from the Beach (Olympia)

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  26. amylynneApril 30, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Hello!!
    I plan on going to my LSS for NSD. Should be a fun day! Love Whats up Wednesday! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  27. UnknownApril 30, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Laura,
    I don't remember where I found the link to your blog, but I am sooo happy I did. I love all of the beautiful work that you do. I love paper craft. My daughter and I watch the ustream videos. Because I live on the East Coast I keep checking for the What's Up Wednesday. To tell the truth I check through out the day anyway.
    Lisa for New Jersey

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  28. carpediemApril 30, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    I'll be on Ustream for your class tomorrow! Always look forward to watching live!

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  29. Jerri-LeaApril 30, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I'll be joining you on Ustream! Thanks for sharing your story about your son!

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  30. DebbieApril 30, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I work with children who are on the spectrum and their families in a mental health capacity. Autism Speaks is a wonderful organization. Maybe we can do a group "donate and sell mini's event" with proceeds going to Autism Speaks. I would love to participate!

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  31. JoannaApril 30, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    I am still trying to convince my hubby to take out our son for the day so i can follow online challenges.....keeping my fingers crossed :)

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  32. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Hi Laura,
    For National Scrapbook Day I will be making paper bag album kits that will be used at our Scrapbook Crop Extravaganza Ladies Night Out on May 14 as a fundraiser for my church mission team. this will be a make and take during the night. I The mini albums are actually modeled after your strike a pose album. Would love to win this glimmer mist. debsterketch

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  33. BarbaraApril 30, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Laura,
    Love your classes on ustream. I've had two granddaughters visit me on their Spring breaks and both the 9 year old and the 12 year old completed two paperbag mini albums in a week. They did their own cutting and used my Scotch ATG 714.
    For National Scrapbook day, I plan to make a mini album for my Mother for Mother's Day.
    Barbara

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  34. DebraApril 30, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Your classes are terrific, can't wait for this one! I'm going to be alternating between cleaning house and scrapping my little heart out. I really want to do a canvas for my mama for mother's day this year so hopefully I can get that done. Debra Singletary

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  35. NitaBuggApril 30, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Laura, Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You are a wonderfully gifted woman with an amazing willingness to share with others. I plan to spend National Scrapbooking Day at the soccer field with my daughter, but hopefully I will find time to lock myself away for a little creative time. Prayers going up for your son's continued improvement.

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  36. ReganApril 30, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    How awesome for them to do that! How is it that I didn't know about this!!?? LOL That is great! Thank you for not only sharing your talent with us but for you caring heart! I am glad to hear that you son is doing better! TFS!
    Regan

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  37. DenineApril 30, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    For NSD I will be finding time between family weekend functions and escaping to my 'happy place' to work on a Mother's Day Album for mom of course! Would it be ironic if I asked her to babysit so I could finish her gift.. lol

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  38. SamheartsApril 30, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    National Scrapbook Day I will be watching your U-Stream Video for the parts that I will miss because I have to pick my daughter up from work & take her home... Working on getting my Crafty Room Done.....Spending some quality time with my Honey & last watching the second part of your U-Stream Video. I love creating with you. Samhearts

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  39. WandaApril 30, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Hi Laura,
    Thank you so much for doing this. I'm very happy your son is doing better. I have kids myself a the minor thing that happen to them worries me a lot. Tomorrow I HOPE I feel better so I can join the NSD but if not , I'll watch usstream to keep myself busy.
    best regards,
    Wanda

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  40. Ayelet {Jenny}April 30, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    HI Laura:-)
    I love your minies, and always enjoy watching the recordings :-)
    My best friends brother had asberges, and one of my work coligues son has that amongs other things which make coping with it all very difficult for the both of them.
    the Autism spectrum is so wide...its so frustrating to see the struggles :-( I wish someone would find out the cause and then the cure X
    I will probebly be making your mini album tomorrow or at least starting it between feeding, playing cooking LOL x

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  41. BrigidApril 30, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Laura,
    I'll be finishing off the My Guy album. Really enjoyed putting it together and watching your new class of course.

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  42. janet coulterApril 30, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Hellow Laura,
    For National Scrapbooking Day, I will be watching your U-stream, making the mini, and I'm in the midst of reorganizing my scrapbook space. What a wonderful day to celebrate. Thank you for all of your inspiration. Keep up all the great work.
    With Appreciation,
    Janet

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  43. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Hi, Laura!

    For NSD, it's a day for myself -- attending your class; checking crops on the Web; playing with my birds; and kicking back while my husband is out golfing.

    Joy

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  44. CherieApril 30, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Hi, Laura. For NSD I will celebrating my daughter's birthday with her and then spending the rest of the day scrapbooking along with the crops on the web. Can't wait to attend your gatefold classes.
    Cherie

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  45. Dawn EdwardsApril 30, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    I be scrapping away on Ustream with fellow friends from the scrap beach and creating a gate fold album with you! I really hope I win the Glimmer of Hope GM I love that color and don't have it. Thanks Laura!

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  46. Tita MamaApril 30, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    we're going to a stamp yard sale and then do some shopping at a scrapbooking store. when I get home I plan on watching your ustream class. that pretty much makes a full day of fun.

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  47. soluckyApril 30, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Hi Laura! I've been working on two minis (one for each of my sons); so I'll do more on them. I'll also watch your ustream gate fold album class. Thank you for sharing your ideas and doing the ustream classes - luv them. solucky

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  48. marts061April 30, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Hi Laura To celebrate NSD I will be travelling to the next town to go to a workshop and demonstration day which will showcase Tim's new products. I am afraid I will miss the end of your Ustream class but thankfully I can watch the recording. Thanks for sharing your story about your son. As a teacher I see children who appear on the autism spectrum every year.It sure is a very tricky and sensitive subject.

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  49. Judi WeldonApril 30, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    For me National Scrapbook Day starts tonight with the 1st part of your gatefold album. I'll hop around an few of the NSD blogs early Saturday afternoon and be ready to go for the 2nd part of your show later Saturday afternoon.

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  50. TYJ419April 30, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Laura,

    Love you videos! I'll be driving my daughter about 45 minutes away from my home to finish up projects for finals because she's a multimedia design student (1st year).

    While she's doing that, I'll be shopping at the crafts store and seeing what deals I can find.

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  51. weberkApril 30, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    I have to work... but I do plan on coming home and watching the rest of tonights (because I plan to only watch about 45 min and then off to bed)U stream. You do such a great job Laura. Amaxing really.

    Pam

    weberk@comcast.net

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  52. Sobre el Arte y otras AventurasApril 30, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Hi Laura! We don't have a NSD where I live but I will celebrate it going online to scrapbooking websites and forums and see what's happening there.

    Great to see Tattered Angels supporting this cause.

    Kind regards,

    Veronica

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  53. LauraApril 30, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I'll hopefully get to watch your UStream classes live instead of recorded. Also going to try to complete the three (or is it four?) mini albums that I have going. Probably start the gatefold one too. These are so addicting for me. I love your classes, you have such wonderful ideas. I'm watching two of my grandkids tomorrow and my 2 year old granddaughter loves to 'do scrapbooking' with Nana so maybe we'll get to do a little something together too. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.

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  54. Becky HalfhillApril 30, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Hi, I have to work tomorrow but will hopefully make it home to spend time with all of you guy's while you finish up tonights class!

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  55. scrappyellaApril 30, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    My LSS is hosting a yard sale. I will be up there to support them and help if needed. Thanks for the chance to win...

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  56. Tricia DunstanApril 30, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    I think it is amazingly awesome that TA is supporting Autism in this way. I too wish I would have known about it, I need to start stalking their sight too! I will be spending the morning helping out at my church and the rest of the day will be spent "playin" and YOUR class of course! Thanks for all you do!

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  57. ErinApril 30, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Hi Laura,
    I am glad that your son is doing better. I will be spending NSD cropping with some friends here at my house. My lss closed so we are on our own this year! I have some fun games and tons of prizes ready to go. Thank you so much for not only sharing you/your sons' struggle but for the inspiration and giveawy.

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  58. NessyApril 30, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Hi! That is a beautiful color glimmer mist for a good cause! For NSD I will be blog hopping and tuning in to watch your ustream class!

    Vanessa
    Nessy124 at gmail dotcom

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  59. SandiApril 30, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    I will be finishing up the mini I'm making for my parents to celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary (they took a 2nd honeymoon to Hawaii)as well as joining your ustream class and finishing up my best friends mini for her birthday.

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  60. LexiApril 30, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    I'm hoping to finish up a couple of mini's that I have been working on and looking for some on line NSD specials.

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  61. SandyApril 30, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Laura, I saw this mist on the TA website the first day it was on there. I asked my LSS owner to get me at least 3 bottles of it. She still has yet to be able to get any of it...I want it, not only to help out other children and individuals on the autism spectrum, but also for my son. Joey is 19 and is on the severe/profound part of ASD. Joey is the light of my life. Once the other kids have gone and moved out, there will still be Santa and the Easter Bunny at our house. Joey can always put a smile on my face, no matter what kind of day I am having, he is my light.

    Now for NSD tomorrow, first I have to get dd ready for her Senior prom after that I will be scrapping the evening way. But I did get a head start and have been scrapping all day today as well ;o)

    This is such a wonderful giveaway you are having. Thanks so much for getting info out to individuals. That will be the key to finding the cure for autism, public awareness.

    Thanks again.

    Sandy Hubbard
    www.asmylittleworldturns.blogspot.com

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  62. JuelApril 30, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    I am having a girlfriend over and we are going to work on a few mini books!

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  63. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    I am gonna scrap til I drop! Happy National Scrapbook Day! Love your work!

    Cindy S.
    nutsaboutminis at verizon dot net

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  64. Liz HoggApril 30, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    I am having a crop at my home. lizhogg@persona.ca

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  65. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    I am going to finish up two projects and then start on a mini that has been floating around in my head for awhile now.

    erin_k

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  66. JanetApril 30, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Have to go out of town, but will watch the recorded video! I'm so glad I found you on youtube! I am learning so much. Great cause for Tattered Angels to support.

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  67. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Laura,
    Thank you for all of the great ideas you share. I'll be watching your video on Saturday. I also hope to finish a mini album I've been working on far to long.

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  68. UnknownApril 30, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Hello Laura,
    I will be watching HSN on and of on NSD. I will be trying to finish that mini album I bought from you using the pink envelopes. Will also be taking some time off in between to enjoy the nice weather with my son and my dog. But will be crafting thru out the day. So excited. Have a great NSD.

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  69. LindaApril 30, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    We dont have a NSD herein Aus...*sob* so I'll be Following the paper trail to your ustream class and wishing I were there with you in person!!
    thanks for your genius as always!!

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  70. EllenApril 30, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    I'll be watching you of course! Thanks for all that you do and your hard work!

    ed.cottonwood@gmail.com

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  71. DebApril 30, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Hi Laura!
    For National Scrapbooking Day,I will be going through all my scrappy supplies and weeding out what I want to donate to the womens shelter in my town. If I get that completely done, I'll participate in some challenges at one of my online clubs :)

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  72. scrapperrn@gmail.comApril 30, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Hey Laura, love watchin ya except tonight's gatefold instructions hard to keep up with. I look forward to watching tomorrow when everything is put together, that's the best part!!! See ya then!

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  73. Twyla RoddyApril 30, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    I will be hanging out on hsn and packing to move to my new house. Plus watching you finish the gate fold album.

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  74. KimApril 30, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    I will be working on my Rock Star Gatefold Mini with you on NSD. I may also talk my Hubbie into letting me buy something at my local scrapbook store!
    Loved the Ustream vid tonight. Can't wait til tomorrow! Happy Scrapping!

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  75. llove82April 30, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Laura - Thanks for all you do to help us scrappers!! I am working on a mini albumn for my first swap. If I get the courage, I will do a video. LOL

    Have a great NSD
    Lori

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  76. LehighGalApril 30, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Laura, I really want to thank you for all you do. I have ordered 2 of your kits so far and love them both. I really wish I could afford to order all of them. I'm really glad when you share freebies with us :)
    Thanks again for being you!!!

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  77. JoMoApril 30, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Hi Laura,
    For National Scrapbooking Day, I'll be watching you!!! Just finished watching Part 1 of the gatefold album and it was great. I bought the Secret Garden kit and love it. After watching Part 2 tomorrow, I'll continue working on my mini.
    I have three grandsons with autism and am very interested in anything that Autism Speaks does. Thanks.
    Joanne I

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  78. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    hi laura
    to celebrate nsd i will be finishing up so minis i made from your last class. i will also be organizing my scrap room. have a great nsd thanks for all you do~ceci

    glamx@roadrunner.com

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  79. UzuetaApril 30, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    You do amazing work, love the gate fold album. For NSD, I will be completing a project that I have been doing since the beginning of the school year. My daughter 2nd grade class do a cook out every friday and I made each student a recipe book, so I will be finishing the inserts tabs for each recipe they have made throught the year. Thank your for sharing everything you do from projects, to techniques and tips. Thanks for the chance of winning some great goodies. My name is Alex and email gauzueta@cox.net

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  80. LindaApril 30, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Laura,
    I am going to be working on a baby girl scrapbook album tomorrow for a dear friend's daughter who just had a baby girl named Remia!
    On the subject of autism, I have a cousin with a 25 year old autistic son and a dear friend with a son with Asberger's, so I know how challenging it can be for families to cope.
    Thank you for all you DO for us and for offering the glimmer mist...
    God Bless
    Linda

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  81. ShazzaApril 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Laura, I spent nsd with you on ustream as its saturday the 1st May here in NZ, LOL
    Keep up all the great work, love it
    sharon

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  82. SharonApril 30, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Thanks Laura for all your creativeness and videos. I just love watching them. I would only assume that your quilts are as "unique and inspiring".

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  83. gjsApril 30, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    I happened upon your blog and, when I saw that you would have a live Ustream on the 30th, I made note on my calendar so that I could attend class. Loved it! Didn't quite keep up but I am now finishing up on my pages. I will be caught up in time for Part II. Thanks for sharing.

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  84. CindyApril 30, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    Thank you Laura for sharing your talent with us :) I was to late to order your Vintage kit so I may be going to West Seattle on NSD to see if I can find some of those papers that you had in your kit... the ones with the tins especially cause I have that blue tobacco tin sitting on our roll top desk....It was my grandpas. If I find the paper I will be using it in this album with his picture... Then of course I will be watching Part 2 at 4:00 :)
    Thanks... Cindy

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  85. TracyApril 30, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    I will hopefully be working on a word mini book for my baby nephew, and watching you on your Ustream, as I couldn't watch you tonight:(

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  86. StacyApril 30, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Me and my little girl will be bonding and making baskets (in one of your previous Ustream videos) for her goodie bags and a Mothers day gift.

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  87. LilGreenBugMay 1, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    Laura,
    I will celebrate NSD with The Pink Stamper until 4pm, then I'll be at the second half of your gatefold mini class! Thank you SO much for so generously sharing your time and talents with all of us! I'm learning so much from you!! thanks, again!
    Blessings and Hugs!
    Linda

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  88. Mariannes gjenbrukMay 1, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    I will celebrate NSD by watching your show - I just love your shows;-) But because of the time difference I`m so glad your recording them. Love your minialbums ;-)

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  89. NoaleenMay 1, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    Thank you for hosting this show, We don't celebrate NSD here in Australia but I would love to it would be fun
    God Bless You Laura
    Noaleen

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  90. Lisa-OhioMay 1, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    Hi Laura,

    I discovered you on youtube 2 weeks ago and I LOVE your work and you are such a hoot. I have watched every video at least once. I missed your 1st part video last night due to another commitment but will be catching up today along with part 2. I also will try and run into Archivers to catch any demos or sales for NSD. Thanks again for sharing all your wonderful ideas, you're a gem!
    Lisa

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  91. DianalMay 1, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    Happy National Scrapbooking Day! I'll be working at the LSS catering to the needs of all those talented scrapbooking ladies. I'm sorry to be missing the live broadcast of Ustream today ... recently found your site and love you mini albums and techniques. Thanks for sharing ....

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  92. JanetMay 1, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Hi Laura, When my son was in grade 4 we transfer him to a new school. With the transfer came unexpected behaviour changes. In grade 5 my son was diagnosis with Asbergers. Today he is a health 16 year old, and just the sweetiest kid I know. Today, on national scrapbooking day I will be painting our deck, then off to Michaels.
    They have a sale on their cricut cartridge. "Happy Scrapbooking Day"

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  93. Diane RidpathMay 1, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Hi Laura, I will be celebrating National Scrapbook Day by buying some boards to make my own shelf system for my scrapbook area. Need to get organized! I'll also be spending yet more money at Michael's. Have to use that 40% off—I even have a 50% off as well this week. I used to think that someday I would get caught up and not have to buy so much. Well, silly me; of course that's never going to happen. I guess you could say I'm celebrating National Scrapbook Day by participating in the hobby that is going to have me living on the streets if I'm not careful. :) It sure gets a hold of you. Good Lord I've discovered minis!!

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  94. Kathy HuntMay 1, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    I'll be with you at your UStream class for NSD and then off to my LSS to buy some goodies with which to celebrate. Long live the Minis!!!

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  95. Debby MulvihillMay 1, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    HI Laura - It's Ann Marie (MooMoo) & Debby in Pittsburgh!! We are celebrating NSD by sitting at my dining room table - aka...my scrapspace watching your video from last night and putting together your Rock Star Gate Fold Album!!! We will also be putting all of the finishing touches on the goodies that we are going to be selling next weekend at a craft show in Pittsburgh that benefits the Autism Society of Pittsburgh! Yippie!

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  96. MarciaMay 1, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Hi Laura,

    I will be celebrating National Scrapbook day by buying some goodies, and watching you on your USTREAM.

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  97. Shelly WMay 1, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I will be working on my first mini album. You are such an inspiration to me with all your beautiful ideas! My friend recently sent me a link to you on You Tube and I have been hooked ever since! Thank You for sharing all your wonderful talents!!!

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  98. The Rust LifeMay 1, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I am really not doing anything important for NSD. I will be watching you tonight for part II which is probably the highlight of my day. Looking forward to it! See you then!

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  99. SkrapbukerMay 1, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Ok, let's see. I plan on heading on over to Michaels to pick up a Cuttlebug. Im going to catch up on YouTube & UStream videos (just got caught up on your UStreams!)

    Im going to try to attend this cyber crop that's going on from one of my YahooGroups. Then I'll be back to UStream for your Part II tonight.

    I don't have any scrappy friends local so ... I really love the videos on YouTube/UStream. I'd run around the city today to the LSS but it's rainy and miserable out and I don't drive so Michaels will be my one and only stop, if I can get my printer to work and print out the coupon!

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  100. TriciaMay 1, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Laura it was so nice to watch your show live last night. I normally have to watch the recored shows.
    I hope to get to watch the 2nd part today & get some scrapping done.
    tricia66@sbcglobal.net
    Tricia

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  101. KelliMay 1, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Hi Laura
    I am going spend my evening with you, and learn from the master mini scrapbooker.
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents.
    Kelli
    kpapercut@gmail.com

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  102. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Hello, I just found your sites and love your artwork. It was so cute having your son answer the phone last night. It is always nice to have a little helper. I will keep watching, thank you so much.
    Jeana K
    diver0410@yahoo.com

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  103. DebSMay 1, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Love your work!! I'm trying to finish up a Christmas album so I can clean up my craft/guest room since my kids & grandkids will be visiting in a couple weeks! Went to Ustream to find last night's show and couldn't find it. I put in follow the paper trail, is that the wrong name? I adore watching you on Ustream & You Tube. You take your time and you clearly explain every step.

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  104. BettyMay 1, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Thanks for another great class last night. My highlight for NSD will be watching part 2. (Love my vintage kit!) I will also to going to my lss to drop off scrapbook donations for a foster care charity.

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  105. StephanieMay 1, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    What a great giveaway and such a worthy cause. To be honest I've yet to invest in glimmer mist. I want to try it, but I have to order it online, and I already have perfect pearls. So many products I want and so little money for it all. BTW I LOVE your mini albums.
    sbalow98 at yahoo dot com

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  106. millisMay 1, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Hi
    Thanks soooo much for your great show!!! I'm trying out more and more of your stuff, it's great!! Happy Scrapping

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  107. BelindaMay 1, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Laura, I will be locked in my craft cage all day long! Can't wait for your ustream. I would love to be entered into one of your drawings. As a mom of a grown son with Aspbergers, I can relate to the struggle to try and understand what's going on in your child's head. From the age of 2 I realized my son was different. He is 25 now, still very unique but he has found his niche. Thank heavens the world is big and wonderful enough for all of us to find our place in it. Bless you Laura. Hugs from Oregon. Belinda

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  108. SheilaMay 1, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Laura. For NSD I'm working on making some flowers - glimmer misted of course - and also organizing my scrap stash so I can spend more time working on projects and less time looking for things. :)

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  109. sunnie05May 1, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    I will have the house all to myself so I will in my scraproom making some fabric flowers and playing with my new TH dies while watching HSN scrap shows throughout the day! BLISS :) It goes without saying that the highlight of my day will catching your Ustream later in the evening !

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  110. junqueandrosesMay 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Waiting for 4 PM to see you!!!!

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  111. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Hi Laura

    I will be joining you on Ustream.
    Karen C

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  112. BarbaraMay 1, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    it a 7 oclock show here. Hope I am on the list for the giveaway. love watching you.

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  113. mary29May 1, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Sharing the afternoon with my local scrapbook store owner, spending more money and having fun doing it! And waiting for 4 oclock!
    Cheers Mary

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  114. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Hey Laura - Watching your show today! Just loving your Ustream! Hope I am on your list for the giveaway!
    Hugs, Lori
    lori1651@gmail.com

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  115. SandiMay 1, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    awesome show laura!!!

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