A Page Swap?

[lolathelamb]

Have you ever had a scrapbook page swap? An 8x8 page would fit in a C4 envelope. No need for family photos that are a private thing - how about a page about 'food' - not NOW though - you have enough swaps on your plates!

I am thinking recipes, favourite meals, restaurants, types of food, healthy food, naughty foods etc - food for thought, in fact! Done well, the swapped page would enhance a recipe folder, if anyone keeps them. We do and it is A4 size, so perfect.

Will be away this coming week, from Tuesday - a lovely mini-break for hubby and me at a disabled friendly B&B in the South West. So don't be offended by no replies.

Just add your thoughts and I'll see about it when I get home - not necessarily thinking for me to run it as you haven't known me long so might not want me to have your details - I'd understand that!

[Marie]

Lola, that is a BRILLIANT idea - it might even inspire me to start scrapping properly instead of just messing about with stuff! It would take longer than a card, but otherwise I don't see why it couldn't work. And of course nowadays most of us can print copies of photos so it's quite easy to do.
In the meantime, I hope you have a lovely break away, such a perfect time to go away. Hope you get some decent weather and can get out in the fresh air!

[Dips]

Lola, great idea! Also, I hope you don't mind me adding my 2-pennies worth. You could just agree to leave the place (or places) where your going to put the photo blank. For example, create a page with a mount left blank for a 6x4 photo - I've done scrapping-classes like that, when you build the page in the class and add the photo later.

[Wellington]

Lola, great idea! Also, I hope you don't mind me adding my 2-pennies worth. You could just agree to leave the place (or places) where your going to put the photo blank. For example, create a page with a mount left blank for a 6x4 photo - I've done scrapping-classes like that, when you build the page in the class and add the photo later.

That's an interesting way of building a layout. I always thought you started with the photo & took inspiration from that (says her who's done only 2 scrapbooks ever)...Although, I suppose if you're given a specific theme it's easier...

Lola, I'm thinking I like the idea of a 'scrap' swap. Possibly ;)

[lolathelamb]

That's an interesting way of building a layout. I always thought you started with the photo & took inspiration from that (says her who's done only 2 scrapbooks ever)...Although, I suppose if you're given a specific theme it's easier...

Lola, I'm thinking I like the idea of a 'scrap' swap. Possibly ;)

It would simply be personal preference. I would prefer to start with the image and work the page from that but we are all different. I can also see the value of swapping a page someone could make use of with their own photo.

[Colourarc]

(says her who's done only 2 scrapbooks ever)...
Lola, I'm thinking I like the idea of a 'scrap' swap. Possibly ;)

You made me laugh, Welly! I have done lots of pages but not yet finished an entire Scrapbook - I see them all as ongoing projects!

I'm liking this idea of an 8x8 swap - I'm not sure how many themes we could come up with ......

I might well be interested though!

[lolathelamb]

I'm liking this idea of an 8x8 swap - I'm not sure how many themes we could come up with ......
I might well be interested though!

I'm thinking of a number of themes - bear in mind, a photo can be scenery or anything that does not include family and friends, really.

There's

• each of the seasons
• weather
• celebration
• a named colours
• a named shape
• fashion
• favourite things
• my craft (room)
• TSV

And so it goes on...but I thought 'food' would be a common bond to get us all up and running with it!

Oh dear, that doesn't sound quite right.

Anyway, this is not meant to detract from the current swaps.

[Colourarc]

OK, Lola ~ you've got me thinking now ..... food is a good start I think .... or should we be specific . . . . . . . CHOCOLATE ! ;)

[LynneH]

That sounds like fun to me. I like scrapping 8x8.

[Spendsloads]

I'm not the world's most experienced scrapper - and infact haven't done any for a while. I would love to take part in a swap - I think it would be a great way to get going again.

Have a lovely break Lola!