Archive for June, 2006
Simple Digital Scrapbooking Using Paint Shop Pro X
Scrap Girls announces Paint Shop Pro X as their newest addition in the Scrapbooking Software Secrets Revealed line of easy-to-use digital scrapbooking training movies
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Scrapbook diary given to museum
A scrapbook detailing events of the 19th Century has been donated to the Yorkshire Museum in York.
It was compiled by the sister of John Phillips, a famous Victorian scientist who was the first keeper of the museum and the first keeper of geology.
The book of newspaper cuttings, which date from 1820-1898, had been in the possession of a relative in Germany.
It includes articles on Royal deaths and scientific discoveries but does not mention Mr Phillip’s sister’s name.
Scientific news on the benefits of a stomach pump and the discovery of Roman coins also appear alongside lighter articles on the hat fashions of the day.
Pioneer of geology
Camilla Nichol, curator of geology at the museum, said: “This is a marvellous addition to our collection as it gives us an insight into the times of a man who was one of the world leaders in geology at the time.
“Although the book was not compiled by him, his sister gives us a glimpse of the scientific discoveries of the day as well as everyday life and puts her brother’s work in context with what else was happening.”
John Phillips was orphaned at the age of seven and raised by his uncle, William Smith, who was known as the father of English geology.
During his career, John Phillips held several prestigious posts and in 1831 was heavily involved in the creation of the British Association for the Advancement of Science at York.
When he died in 1874, he was widely regarded as one of the pioneers and champions of the science of geology.
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Scrapblog Launches Newest Version Of The World’s First Online Scrapbooking Service
Enhanced features enable integration with Flickr and MySpace; ‘Favorite Scrapblog’ contest rewards contributors with digital cameras…
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SMCVB Launches Townsend Scrapbook
The Smoky Mountain Convention and Visitors Bureau (SMCVB), with the help of its partners The Tombras Group and Mediapulse, has launched a unique new feature on the SMCVB Web site. The Townsend “scrapbook,” www.townsendscrapbook.com, is a micro site that takes visitors on a Townsend tour through interactive, custom-built features, and allows them to have fun while learning about the area.
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Fabulous Fall Scrapbooking Retreat
Join us for our Fabulous Fall Scrapbooking Retreat at the Ultimate place to scrap….. The Manor by Armstrong in beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Scrapbook convention opens Thursday
By HEATHER ANN WHITE
STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER
ARLINGTON — Scrapbookers had one goal in mind Wednesday at the Arlington Convention Center: Crop till they drop.
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., hundreds of women packed into the building, cropping and cutting photos, which they pasted along with stickers and other decorations onto colored paper. They were preparing for the Great American Scrapbook Convention, which begins Thursday and runs through Saturday.
Jeanne Wines-Reed, who founded the Arlington convention, said it is the country’s largest. She expects about 10,000 scrapbookers, the same as last year.
This is Wanda Sims’ fourth year at the convention, but she has been scrapbooking for about six years, she said. Sims traveled 4 1/2 hours from Beaumont with an 80-pound suitcase of art supplies and a friend. She said attending the convention has become an annual tradition.
“It’s my time,” she said. “We love it. It’s just us.”
Sims, a certified public accountant, said the convention — unlike her job — allows her to be creative.
Susan Carpenter of Derby, Kan., has been scrapbooking for 12 years, but it’s her first visit to the convention. The elementary school teacher has just completed her ninth scrapbook. It was in memory of her stepdaughter who died in 2003. Carpenter has also made albums centering on Christmas, family trips, her wedding and her family heritage.
“It’s absolutely better than a photo album,” she said. “You can journal in them so you don’t forget, and embellish the pages. It’s so much more attractive.”
Carpenter said she was excited about the weekend events, especially the technique classes. She has signed up for three classes, including one specifically for scrapbooking trips to Disney parks and another on using colored and textured paper.
Attendees can sign up for classes when they pay to get in the convention. Classes and workshops are not included in the $10 general admission charge, and some require supplies such as scissors and hole punches, officials said.
Volunteer MaryAnn Frytz said the conventions are a great way to meet people, share ideas and preserve memories.
Frytz, a 10-year scrapbooker, has made an album for each school year of her two daughters, an eighth grader and senior in Arlington. She has created more than 300 pages and has spent up to $300 dollars on one book, but she said saving the cherished memories is worth it.
“It’s very addicting,” she said. “It’s been around a long time, but it’s not a fad. Everyone takes photos. It’s not going anywhere.”
Organizer Wines-Reed, who is originally from Lewisville, said the weekend events will include door prizes from vendors, raffles, music, parties and contests. This year’s theme is “Encouraging the preservation of personal and family histories,” she said.
“It’s all about telling your story,” she said. “We all only have so long to live. It’s really about people preserving memories.”
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Fujifilm Sponsors Biggest Scrapbooking Convention
Acknowledging Popularity and Strength of Community, Fujifilm Adds Support
VALHALLA, N.Y., June 6 — Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the 10th Annual Great American Scrapbook Convention, beginning on June 8th in Arlington, Texas. Attracting an estimated 10,000 scrapbooking enthusiasts, it’s the largest scrapbooking event in the US. Estimates say that one in four U.S. households have someone that creates some form of a scrapbook.
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You Really Can Learn to Scrapbook on a Computer For Free
A little time, a computer and an Internet connection is all you need to learn to scrapbook. Teens to Baby Boomers are finding that computers are the easiest and least expensive way to preserve the past and create new memories at the same time. We’ve found free lessons, free software and even free templates all in one site.
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7,200 Square Foot Scrapbook Store to Open in Carlsbad, CA
Ever After Scrapbooks holds their Grand Re-Opening on June 10. The new store allows customers the opportunity to build relationships and preserve memories in a relaxed and creative environment.
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