Grand Finale Challenge - Addendum

We have received a concern from one of the finalists regarding the Christmas theme, due to her having a different religious belief.

In light of this, for those who do not celebrate Christmas, you may use photos that "celebrate" a similar occasion, bearing in mind that it should meet the following key components of a celebration (so everyone is on equal footing):

• it is a festive and joyous occasion
• it recurs annually, usually a major holiday
• it is an occasion celebrated by a community
• it is a day when family and friends gather, usually for a feast
• it is a day when greetings, and possibly gifts, are exchanged

Examples: New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Easter Sunday, etc

North Greenhills Clubhouse Map

Entrance to North Greenhills for non-residents is thru Madison St. Gate via Ortigas Avenue.
Upon entering Madison Gate, go straight to the end, turn right on Buchanan St. then turn left on Johnson St. where the clubhouse is located.

Idol Finale Challenge

Everything Christmas!

We all have Christmas memories we want to scrap. It could be a favorite childhood memory; it could be a family tradition; or it could be a collection of your favorite Christmas ornaments. You may have a touching Christmas story to tell, or a Christmas miracle to share. Whatever it is, share your story, scrap about it. The possibilities of this theme are endless ... anything and everything Christmas!

Challenge Requirements:

• CHRISTMAS QUOTE. Your layout must have a Christmas quote. We encourage you to bring a list of possible quotes you’re going to use on your layouts.
• PHOTOS. Photos used for this challenge should easily be recognizable as Christmas photos. Photos can be in any sizes or colors. You must use atleast 3 photos for this challenge. Photos must not been used in any of your layouts both local and international. We encourage you to bring as many Christmas photos as you can for this challenge.
  
• JOURNALING. Journaling for this round must be handwritten on the challenge proper including the Christmas quote that you are going to use. No pre-printed journaling please.
  
• CHALLENGE KIT. You will be provided with a challenge kit and you are required to use everything in the kit, but you may also add anything to enhance your layout further. You must use at least one item bought from any of the suppliers on that day. Submit your receipt together with your entry.

Pre-Challenge Session:
Grand Finale participants will gather in the designated challenge area 1 hour before the start of the challenge. During this period:

• The challenge kit will be distributed.
• The specific challenge mechanics will be given.
• All questions regarding the final challenge will be entertained.
• Last minute purchases of materials/embellishments may be made.

No questions regarding the Grand Finale Challenge will be entertained

until the Pre-Challenge Session.

Week # 6 Pick of the Week

Courtney's pick of the week is ...

ROLLYN MALIG'S

"BECAUSE THEY SAID SO"

I thought it was such a clever way to involve other people in her scrapbooking, and the design of the page is so creative. I love all the dimension and the way the photos are cut and popped out. Plus, I think it's a great reason for her to be a winner! I think this page is truly stunning and yet, it's so fun at the same time! I love it!

These are all fabulous pages! :) What a fun contest! Thanks for letting me be a part of it!- Courtney

Meet the TOP 10 Idol 2 Finalists

The votes have been cast!






It was a tough decision for all of us, but it had to be done.

Meet the TOP 10 Idol Finalists who will compete on October 4 at the Idols Finale!

Watch out for the announcement on the challenge requirements for the Idol Finale.

Official Statement from Scrappin' Moms

We know that there had been questions arising on the non-inclusion of Betchay Salustiano's entry in the Week 6 Gallery.

Apparently, Betchay did send in her entry to us at 8:40am. However, the email did not reach us due to a mistake in the email address she used.

We would like to share with you our official statement sent to Betchay regarding this matter:

Dear Betchay,

This is a hard decision that we had to make. But after much consideration and deliberation, we regret to inform you that we cannot include your layout anymore in the judging.

We have to abide by the rules we have set for this competition. And, not receiving your entry on or before the 10am deadline already results in automatic disqualification. It is unfortunate that the wrong email used resulted to this.

We will be including your layout in the Week 6 Gallery. However, it will have no bearing already to the judging as we have earlier stated.

The past five weeks we've seen your dedication to this challenge in your layouts. It saddens us as well that your leaving the challenge had to happen this way.

We appreciate the time and effort that you have given in this competition. Your support for the Idol is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Scrappin' Moms

Week 6 Celebrity Guest Judge - Courtney Walsh

Meet our last celebrity guest judge for this contest ... MS. COURTNEY WALSH!

Courtney Walsh has always been a scrapbooker in some capacity or another. With a love for photography and writing and the inability to throw anything away, this hobby is a natural fit. She has written two books, Scrapbooking Your Faith and The Busy Scrapper and has been a Contributing Editor for Memory Makers Magazine for 2 1/2 years. She is the Design Team director for Chatterbox, Inc. whose work has appeared in many scrapbooking publications including Creating Keepsakes, Memory Makers, Scrapbooks, Etc. and Scrapbook Trends along with a variety of books throughout the years. Courtney enjoys spending her time documenting her life as the wife of a children's pastor and mom to three kids.

Week #6 Gallery

It is now time to see the Week 6 entries of our Idol hopefuls!

Check out their fabulous layouts as we await the announcement of the Top 10 Finalists.

This is a tough week for judging, so stay tuned!

Week # 5 - Pick of the Week

Jennifer has picked her favorite.

scroll down and find out ...

BETCHAY SALUSTIANO'S

WHEN I SEE YOU SMILE

I love the simplicity of it. Her colors and design bring focus on the eye-catching photo. Very sweet!

Week 6 Challenge - Clarification

Challenge Requirements:

• Use ONLY six (6) materials on your layout. You may repeat the same material as many times as you want.
  

Criteria for Judging: Originality & Creativity - 20%; Overall Design & Craftsmanship - 30%; Choice of Photo - 15%; Journal - 25%; Challenge Requirements - 10%

Scrappin' Moms Idol Finale Promos

Today's the last day to get the CROPPING PASS at the special price of Php250.00!

Check out the following promos good until September 30, 2008.

Bring your friends to the Idol finale!

Pay in groups of 4 to avail of the discounted price!

• Group Shopping Pass: Pay only P500.00 instead of P600.00 for groups of 4
• Group Cropping Pass: Pay only P1,100.00 instead of P1,200.00 for groups of 4

**Payments for group passes must be made in a single transaction**

Single Cropping Pass: P300.00 (inclusive of cropping space and challenge participation privilege)
Single Shopping Pass: P150.00 (no cropping space)

All passes are entitled to the following discounts:

• one (1) coupon - 30% off on one item (minimum value of Php500.00) from LASTING IMPRESSION


• one (1) coupon - 25% off the regular price of the most expensive item on your transaction from MEMORY LANE STORE

• one (1) coupon - 30% off on selected Sizzix and Cuttlebug dies from MEMORY LANE STORE

• one (1) coupon - 30% off on one item (minimum value of Php500.00) from REKINDLED MOMENTS

Note: Coupons are only valid on October 4, 2008

There will be mini demonstrations from the Scrappin' Moms and suppliers and Supplier Challenges throughout the day!

Stay tuned to our blog in the coming days for more updates!

Scrappin' Moms Idol 2 - Week #6

The time has arrived for the last week of challenge for the
Scrappin' Moms Idol 2.

One more week before we find out the TOP 10 for the Idol Finale.
One more week to prove yourselves worthy of being called, the next Scrappin' Moms Idol.

And here are the ladies who are still in the running!

Now, on to the final round challenge...

"SIX and Counting!"

Answer the Question: "Why Do I Deserve to be the Next Scrappin’ Moms Idol?"

We want you to have fun in this round with this challenge. We want to hear the lighter side of you when you answer the question. Answers can be absurd, amusing, or darn right hilarious, if you want.

Challenge Requirements:

• Create a 12x12 Layout answering the given question
  
• Use only a minimum of six (6) materials on your layout. You may repeat the same material as many times as you want. (Refer to the post below on the Materials)
  
• One of the elements must be repeated AT LEAST 6 times.
• Example: six stars; six brads; six ribbons
  
• You may use AT LEAST one (1) photo in your layout
  
• Use only six (6) colors in your layout. You choose your own color scheme. You must include in the write up the color palettes you used.
• Black and white can still be used IN ADDITION to your chosen color palette
  
• Photos for this challenge must not have been used in any previous layouts (both International or Local)
• Include a write-up on your design process, the materials you used and the element you repeated.

Criteria for Judging: Originality & Creativity - 20%; Overall Design & Craftsmanship - 30%; Choice of Photo - 20%; Journal - 20%; Challenge Requirements - 10%

Note:

• Criteria for judging will only cover the Week 6 Challenge
  
• The total score from Weeks 1 – 6 will determine who enters the Grand Finale.
  
• The participants with the 10 highest scores will compete in the Grand Finale, where all scores will be back to zero.
  
• Weeks 1 – 5 have a weight of 15% each, and Week 6 is 25%, for a total of 100%

Reminders:

Please make sure you follow these reminders strictly. Some are not following the format we've indicated and it slows down the uploading process.

• All entries must be submitted by September 25 (Thursday) on or before 10:00am
• Email your entries to: scrappinmoms@gmail.com
  
• File size of each of your photos should be no larger than 300KB
  
• Submit a maximum of 3 shots of your LO -- one full shot (required) and 2 detail shots (optional)
  
• Include your Full Name and Title in the filename of your images when submitting your layouts:
  

Sample Format: Liza Bermudez - Layers of Me.jpg

• Include Journaling, Materials List and any additional notes in the body of your email to facilitate uploading

Week # 6 Challenge Requirement on Types of Materials

There are so many materials out there that determining what type they fall into can be a bit confusing. Use the guide below to determine which type they belong to.

• Paints. Anything that has the word paint is considered paint.
• Glitters. Whether in powder or liquid form (stickles, glimmer mist) is considered glitter.
• Inks. Whether it is pigment, dye, alcohol or watermark, it's considered as ink.
• Embossing powder. As long as it's in powder form and it embosses, it considered as embossing powder.
• Chipboard. In any letters, numbers, shapes and size. Pre-glittered chipboard and Corrugated board are considered chipboard.
• Stamps. This includes any type of stamped image. If you stamped and embossed, that's 2 materials.
• Felt. In any letters, numbers, shapes and size. Pre-glittered felt is considered felt.
• Fabric. Any embellishment made of cloth.
• Rub-ons. Rub-ons with glitter is considered a rub-on.
• Plastic. Acrylic, sequins, buttons and embellishments made of plastic.
• Metal. Any embellishments made of metal such as brads, eyelets, snaps etc.
• Ribbons. Including fibers, paper ribbons and laces.
• Stickers. Vinyl stickers, epoxy stickers, glittered stickers, cardstock stickers
• Paper/Cardstock - vellum quotes, self-made diecuts, pre-made diecuts and embellishments using paper/cardstock.

Exclusions:
Paper/cardstock used for matting, framing or base is not counted. Any material used as base is not counted.Pens/markers as well as adhesives are not counted also. Chipboard and other materials used to add dimension and placed underneath an embellishment or photo (in short, something we will not see on the front view of your layout) is also not counted.

Please take note you are not limited to what we have mentioned above. The list is provided just to guide you.

To help us identify which type of materials you used in your layouts, please include them in your materials list and categorized by type. (i.e. ink - distress ink, watermark; paints - acrylic paint and crackle paint)

Questions that you might have in mind....

So ok, you may think "What if I stamped an image, embossed it with glittered embossing powder? How many types of materials did I use?"

• Well, you stamped an image, so that's 1. You used watermark ink for embossing, that's 2. As for glitter embossing powder, it may fall under glitter or embossing powder BUT it's counted only as 1.

"What if I used a chipboard already embellished with glitter?"

• This is counted as just 1 material which falls under chipboard. Since you didn't make it, it's counted as 1.

"What if I glittered a chipboard?"

• This is counted as 2 materials, chipboard and glitter.

"What if I used brads and eyelets and bookplates in my layout? Is that counted as 3?"

• That is counted as 1 because they fall under metal embellishments or materials. You may however use brads and eyelets and bookplates as many times in as many shapes and sizes as you want!

People, this is the round where you can bring out all your embellishments and use them. We can't wait to see what you'll come out with!

Note: We might not be able to answer your questions immediately during the weekend but we will try our best to be online as often as we can. We hope the above examples would help you in understanding the requirements.

Week 5 Celebrity Guest Judge - Jennifer McGuire

I'm very happy to introduce our guest judge for this round ...


... she's none other than Ms. Jennifer McGuire!

Jennifer McGuire, a 2002 Creating Keepsakes Hall of Famer, has been scrapbooking and stamping for about six years. During this time she has had numerous designs published in Creating Keepsakes magazines and idea books, Autumn Leaves "Designing With" books and several other publications. Her work can be seen each month in CK's Tool Time article, where Jennifer shows the many things you can do with one tool or product, along with a bi-monthly article on creatingkeepsakes.com. A book based on this article, 101 Things To Do With Your Scrapbook Supplies, was released in June 2007 from Creating Keepsakes. Jennifer also works as a designer for Hero Arts Rubber Stamps, contributing to their designs, catalogs and web work. She most enjoys teaching, which she now does via how-to videos on her blog, jennifermcguireink.com.
Jennifer lives in Cincinnati. Almost 5 years ago, Jennifer left her job as an engineer in order to scrapbook full-time. Her family includes her dear husband, Ken, step-daughters, Kay (13) and Audrey (10), and new son, Colin (2).

Week #5 Gallery

The Gallery for the Week 5 entries is now officially open.

Check out the finalists' interpretation of this week's "Supersize It!" challenge.

Week # 4 - Pick of the Week

Michelle has picked her favorite layout and it's none other than ...

DONNA ESPIRITU'S

RIGHT NOW

Who would not be inspired after looking at all the layouts for this challenge?! Each and every one was beautiful and so heart-felt which made choosing just one favorite so tough. But after looking at all the entries the one I chose was Donna's Right Now layout. The dark background really brings out the all the wonderful colors on the page. The paper-tearing, layering, and distressing give so much texture and dimension. Overall it's just a really impressive, balanced, and well-designed layout! Fabulous work, Donna!!

Week # 4 Celebrity Judge - Ms. Michelle Guray

Our guest judge for this week is another talented Filipina, Michelle Guray!

I discovered scrapbooking 8 years ago after my son was born with a simple goal to document his first year and many years later I still enjoy it as a creative outlet. Someone once said my style was "simple-artsy" and I think that sums it up perfectly. During the past couple of years I've had a fantastic ride being published in various magazines and contributing to several idea books. I've also been fortunate to design for kit clubs and manufacturers (currently with KI Memories). My family is my main source of inspiration and being able to document our time together is what I love the most.

Scrappin' Moms Idol 2 - Week #5

This was definitely a tough week for us! We were all blown away by the submissions we received and it gave us a more personal glimpse at who each participant were.

Sadly, we had to make some tough decisions. Congratulations to the 16 ladies who made it to the 2nd-to-the-last round!

Week 5 Participants

Here is the challenge for Week 5

"Supersize It!

Design Concept: Balance & Symmetry

Balance: A state of equilibrium
Symmetry: Beauty as a result of balance or harmonious arrangement.
(from www.thefreedictionary.com)

To create a visually pleasing layout, one must take into consideration the balance and symmetry in the elements that we put in.

Visual weight is a measure of how much anything (a photo or embellishment or even empty space) attracts the viewer’s eye. Large items have greater visual weight (attract the eye more) than small items. Light values and bright colors are visually “heavier” than dark values and dull colors. Circles grab more of our attention than squares do. Understanding visual weight is important because you can use it to create balance in your finished layouts. A balanced layout is one that has an overall distribution of visual weight that is even.(Addie Laroque, Scrapbytes www.scrappinmoms.net/scrapbytes)

To create a balanced layout, one must In every layout, no matter what our scrapping style is, a Balanced layout is more visually appealing. We measure balance in layouts in terms of Visual Weight.

There are 2 way to achieve balance.

Symmetrical Balance and Asymmetrical Balance

Symmetrical Balance is usually associated with mirror images, equal on both sides. Symmetrically balanced layout has an even distribution of visual weight therefore usually pleasing to the eye. However, it could sometimes look too formal and boring.

Asymmetrical Balance is the opposite of symmetrical balance though it doesn't necessarily mean that an asymmetrical balanced layout is a chaotic layout. Some sort of balance is still achieved even if not everything is equal. There still has to be some sort of unity between the elements to avoid an unorganized layout.

For more information on Asymmetrical Balance, you may check out the following links:
Addie Laroque's Scrapbytes article on Balance. http://www.scrappinmoms.net/scrapbytes/eod.php?id=1
http://www.ezscrap.net/balance_and_symmetry_in_scrapbook_design.html

Challenge Requirements:

• Create a 12x12 asymmetrically balanced layout using AT LEAST one (1) supersized photo
• Supersized photo requirement:

Minimum size: 6x8 inches or 48 sq. inches

Should not be a collage

Non-conventional photo sizes are accepted as long as it is at least 6x8 inches or 48 sq. inches

Colored or black and white photos are allowed

• Photos for this challenge must not have been used in any previous layouts (both International or Local)
• Your title should have AT LEAST FIVE (5) WORDS
• Contractions are counted as one (1) word
• Symbols such as @ can be used as long as it makes sense and is counted as one word
• Punctuation marks may be used at the end of the title, but will not count as a word
• English and Filipino words, as well as expressions may be used
• Journaling should be visible
• Submission must include a short description of how you applied Balance and Symmetry in your layout

Criteria for Judging: Overall Design - 30%, Originality & Creativity - 20%, Choice of Photo - 20%, Journaling - 20%, Challenge Requirement - 10%

Reminders:

Please make sure you follow these reminders strictly. Some are not following the format we've indicated and it slows down the uploading process.

• All entries must be submitted by September 18 (Thursday) on or before 10:00am
• Email your entries to: scrappinmoms@gmail.com
• File size of each of your photos should be no larger than 300KB
• Submit a maximum of 3 shots of your LO -- one full shot (required) and 2 detail shots (optional)
• Include your Full Name and Title in the filename of your images when submitting your layouts:

Sample Format: Liza Bermudez - Layers of Me.jpg

• Include Journaling, Materials List and any additional notes in the body of your email to facilitate uploading

Week #4 Gallery

The Gallery for Week #4 is now open.

You may already view the wonderful works of all the participants HERE.

Check out also the entries in our Saling Kit by Ching Philips and Gracie Tan.

Save the Date! Oct. 4, 2008

It's gonna be one big scrap party as we get together for the 2nd Scrappin Moms Idol Grand Finale showdown!

Date: Oct. 4, 2008, Saturday
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Place: President's Hall, North Greenhills Subd. Clubhouse

Join us for a day of shopping, scrapping and watching the Scrappin Moms Idol Finalists give it their all in a 3-hour on the-spot challenge!

Plus:
- On-the-spot challenges
- Demonstrations
- Discounts and coupons valid for the day only (i.e. Lasting Impression will have a coupon for 30% off one item that retails at least Ps500)

Stay tuned to this blog for more details on the day's activities.

Ticket Prices:
Ps 150 - Shopping Pass
Ps 300 - Cropping Pass

* Only holders of the Cropping Pass will have reserved seats for scrapping, and will be allowed to join the the challenges. No seats/tables will be allocated for Shopping Pass holders only.
*Food and goody bags are not included in the ticket price. Food will be available for sale at the venue by our concessionaire.

How to pay:
1. Deposit your payments to the account below:
Metrobank
Acct #: 173-317335367-8
Acct Name: April Joy Lim
2. Email your deposit slip to scrappinmoms@gmail.com together with the following information:
-Name(s)
-Branch deposited
or text 0917-3275529 with the following information:
-Name(s)
-Branch deposited
-Amount deposited
3. Keep your deposit slips as this will serve as your entrance ticket on October 4, 2008

Early Bird Cropping Pass Promo!
Upto Sept. 19, Cropping Passes will be sold for only Ps250! This will give us adequate time to make the proper table and seating plans.

Cropping Passes will be sold until Sept. 30 only. At this time, we are not planning to sell Cropping Passes for walk-ins.

Major Sponsor:


Minor Sponsors:






Confirmed Sellers:

Week # 3 - Pick of the Week

Jamie has made a choice! Here's what she said:

There is so many fun layouts on there! I had a hard time choosing ... but this is the one I choose:

DIANE VIBAR-MIRABALLES'

DISCOVERING SULA

I liked how the layout was placed at the top portion of the page. I also enjoyed the photos around the large title. The colors were fun and she tied everything together nicely. :)

Scrappin' Moms Idol 2 - Week #4

The competition is getting tougher each week. Another round has passed and these are the ladies who are still in the running to be the next Scrappin' Moms Idol.

Week 4 Contestants

And now on to the Week 4 challenge...

"Layers of Me"

Design Concept: Dimension and Layers

In designing your pages, flat layouts have evolved to include depth and texture, thereby creating layouts with dimension. It is as if your elements are popping out of the page. There are a lot of possible techniques to achieve this - layered embellishments, sewing, sanding, crimping, the use of bulky or dimensional materials among others.

• This week's theme is all about you, the historian, the artist of the family
• Create a 12x12 layout focusing on you, your life and where you are now
• Use ONLY Cardstock and Patterned Papers
• You must create your own embellishments.There are lots of things you can do with paper to create your own embellishments like cutting images out of patterned papers, diecuts, paper piecing.
• Stamping is NOT allowed.
• To add dimension you may ONLY use the following: Diamond Glaze, Clear Embossing, Clear Crackle Medium, Paints (of any color), Glitter (of any color), Stickles (of any color)
• Colored inks may be used ONLY for distressing.
• Journaling must be visible in your layout. Your journaling should focus on you, your life and where you are now.
• There should be dimension and layers in your layout.
• Include a write-up of how you applied Dimension and Layers in your design

Criteria for Judging: Originality & Creativity - 20%; Overall Design & Craftsmanship - 30%; Choice of Photo - 20%; Journaling - 20%; Challenge Requirements - 10%

Reminders:

Please make sure you follow these reminders strictly. Some are not following the format we've indicated and it slows down the uploading process.

• All entries must be submitted by September 11 (Thursday) on or before 10:00am
• Email your entries to: scrappinmoms@gmail.com
• File size of each of your photos should be no larger than 300KB
• Submit a maximum of 3 shots of your LO -- one full shot (required) and 2 detail shots (optional)
• Include your Full Name and Title in the filename of your images when submitting your layouts:

Sample Format: Liza Bermudez - Layers of Me

• Include Journaling, Materials List and any additional notes in the body of your email to facilitate uploading

Week #3 Celebrity Judge - Ms. Jamie Waters

It is now time to reveal our guest judge for Week #3 - Ms. Jamie Waters!

Jamie is an accomplished scrapbooker! Her works have been published in various scrapbook magazines and is regularly seen at Two Peas in a Bucket, being one of the Garden Girls. She is also an accomplished photographer taking on photography assignments along with her husband Chris.

Here's a little more about Jamie, from Jamie herself...

My name is Jamie Waters and I have been scrapbooking for about 5 years. I live in California with my husband and 4 kids-- I have 2 girls on the bookends of my 2 boys. They keep me busy with their school and sport schedules so I MAKE time to scrapbook. Most of the time, I do it when they are in school and the baby is asleep. (Thank goodness she's a great sleeper!) Unfortunately for my husband, scrapbooking is one of my top priorities. that goes before cleaning the house. I am totally addicted to all the cool products that are out there.

Week #2 - Pick of The Week

Sorry for the delay on the announcement of this week's Pick of the Week. We're sure the wait is worth it coz our guest judge have chosen her favorite....

Week #2 Pick of the Week is

ALBY LARAN

This is what Cabbie said about her choice:

I have always loved nature and Alby captured the essence of doing it particularly with this round's theme COLOR THEORY AND HARMONY.

I love the way she combined the color requirements and did it beautifully too! The overlapped stems added to the ambiance while the butterfly accent created a natural feel on the overall layout. What made me decide ( I had a hard time because all layouts are stunning!) with Alby's layout is the balanced blending of color combination.

Yeah, the colors are quite a challenge to scrap because even i would not even think of combining these colors if not for some challenges, right?

And so I salute each and everyone who tried their mojos on these hues. Not only did Alby unite them all with simplicity but she definitely sprinkled the layout with vibrance, smoothly mixing the palette of colors to make it inspiring and thus in the end, in harmony with all.

Week #2 Celebrity Judge - Ms. Cabbie Jane Lopez

Our judge for the Week 2 POTW is no other than the 1st Scrappin' Moms Idol, Ms. Cabbie Jane Lopez!

I am Cabbie Lopez. a certified stay-at-home-mom to 4 boys ages 10, 6,5,4. My passion for scrapbooking began in 2006 and ever since, this hobby became an outlet for me. I love the shabby chic style although I can be versatile at times. I love to try out new techniques, alter anything under the sun and to explore other styles too! I am currently a design team member for 2 sites and have been part of various scrapbooking scenes the past months. I was also honored to be named the first Scrappin' Moms Idol last 2007 too. I am so happy scrapbooking opened another horizon in me, not only did my creativity evolved along the way but I also gained friends which are hard to find!!!