Back with a Vengence!

Dear Scribblers

My heavy heart! I am so sorry that it's been long time, no right.  have been on-line via Twitter and my poetry experiment - http://555poet.blogspot.com plus other off-line things have needed to take priority, including health, but I'm back!

Back with a Vengence! Or should I say revenge? Yes, there's going to be a few posts relating to a course I'm presently doing - www.futurelearn.com Shakespeare's Hamlet. I'll be posting some of the assignments they'll require the students to complete. I was considering making these private posts, but I've decided to let you see my writing. We are all about writing too, aren't we?

I promise I'll fulfill some of the posts I discussed previously - better late than ever, I hope! - plus I was also thinking about including the odd post on other interests in my life. Along with writing and crafting, everything from books to science fiction and fantasy to fashion and beauty to theatre and everything in between. 

I hope you'll be with me for the journey. I'm looking forward to see what comes next! 

Happy Scribing!

The Crafty Scribe Communiqué - CHA & ScrapTime iBooks Recommendation

Communiqué... News Flash... Communiqué

Dear Scribblers

Did you, like me, miss out on going to CHA last month? I'm not one of the lucky ones who has ever been, even though I would love to, but at least we get to see lots of photos from all the wonderful bloggers who attend, right?

How about going one better and seeing video? Check out Christine Urias and her crafty fact-packed video podcasts, Scrap Time. Not only has she uploaded a ton of inspiration from CHA Summer 2012, she also posts regularly to show products and techniques.

Christine has now expanded into the world of iBooks, creating crafting books on a number of subjects, including this one! CHA Summer 2012

Not only is it a full colour book jammed full of fabulous photos, its also includes lots of videos for you to watch... and it's FREE!

I enjoy watching all of Christine's videos and I've learnt so much from her, I promise you, it's worth a look.

Happy Scribing!

Just A Note:

As always, these posts are my own views.

I do not get paid or reimbursed, in any form, from any supplier mentioned.

I write about 'em, because I like 'em! ;-)

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The Crafty Scribe Communiqué - A Recommendation - Books by Nick Spalding

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Dear Scribblers

You know how much I like to craft and write. You also know how much I love to read.

I thought today I would introduce you to an author some of you may not of heard of... yet, but his popularity is growing rapidly with the Kindle and iBooks release of his "Love... " books. In fact, he is a best selling author, sitting in the top 100, then 20 and top 10, at various times, for many months. Just pipped at the post by all those "Shades of Grey."

 At the time of writing,

his most popular book,

"Love... from Both Sides"

is at 24 on the UK Kindle chart.

His name is Nick Spadling. In fact, his own pages on Amazon, and his blog, speak for themselves.

The books are laugh-out-loud funny, but I warn you, they are not for delicate readers.

Take a look, you might "Love..." them!

Happy Scribing!

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Lessons Learnt - 8 - My Life in Books

Dear Scribblers

After yesterday's break, we are back on track, and here's my next layout from last September's LSNED.

As you can see this was all about my love of books, and the books that shaped my life. I think you could probably tell a lot about me from reading the covers. A tom-boy as a child, into the dramatic arts. love of sci-fi, gothic, magic, fantasy and positive thinking, keen on the odd block-buster or two, a nod towards the classics and history, but with a very silly streak. Mmmm! Sort of sums me up.

Have you ever made a list of your favourite books at different ages? What have you found out about yourself? Have a go!

The layout itself is very simple. I thought I would let the covers do the talking. I made a table in my word processing document and dropped each jpg into a slot, so I could keep them sized the same, which I then printed out on A4 photo quality sheets. The background is K&Company 12x12 paper I've had in my stash for about 8 years!

Happy Scribing!

Just a note: Any companies or products I mention are items I've bought myself. I am not attached to any other crafting, scrapbooking or art website or company. I mention them because I use them or like them!

Journal Prompt 129 & Project of the Day

Dear Scribblers

"The first book I remember being read to me was... The first book I read to myself... The last book I read was... The book I reread is  _________, I go back to it because...."

Project of the Day: I'm sure this multi-layer prompt has you thinking about all the books you have read in your life. How about creating a page to celebrate some of those favourites. 

You could create a mini-book of books through your ages, if you've got photographs of you reading all the better, or just print out images of the book covers. If you now read your books electronically, add a picture of your device.

You might want to create a mini-book of your favourites to hand to friends as a recommended reading list. Don't forget to add your own reviews, but don't give away the ending and spoil it for others!

Happy Scribing!

Journal Prompt 90

Dear Scribblers

"My favourite book is... because..."

Happy Scribing!

Scrapbooking and Journalling Your Own History Part 17 -Entertainment

Dear Scribblers

Entertainment

Do you like to read? What do you read? Who is your favourite author?

Did you read comics? Did you like cartoons?

List your favourite books of all time.

List your favourite songs of all time.

List your favourite films of all time.

Who was your first favourite singer/group?

What was the first concert/movie/theatre production you went to?

What is the first song you remember?

What is the first film you remember?

What is the first television programme you remember?

What was the first record you bought?

What was the first DVD/film download you bought?

What groups and singers did you like?

What films did you like? Actresses and actors? 

What television programmes did you like?

Who didn’t you like?

What music/film/television do you like now?

What was the last record/film you bought?

What is your present must-see TV?

Remember your 3Ds (Description, Date, Details), What, Where, When, Who, How, Why and Senses: Sight, Smell, Touch, Taste and Sounds. Also take your time, and choose what is relevant to you. For further details about how to use these questions, please see Part 1 and 2 of this project.

Happy Scribing!

Inspiration for a Poem, The Love of Books and Project of the Day

Dear Scribblers

A couple of days ago, I wrote a poem for My Year As a Poet by The Crafty Scribe entitled The Book Tower about the list of books that I want to read, but I always seem to go back to my favourites.

I think I have read The Belgariad and Malloreon series plus prequels by David Eddings about 8 times, or maybe more. That's 13 books in total!


© David & Leigh Eddings (and publishers)

Do you have favourite books? Do you have a to-read book list? Have you thought about scrapping or writing about this?

Project of the Day - Take photos of your favourite books to create a scrap page, mini book or journal page. Remember to write about why you like these books, when you first read them, where you were, how it made you feel, and how many times you've read them. Then make a page for your reading list - list why you are interested in reading them. Did someone recommend them? Was it a review you read? Or is it a book you feel you must read? You could also do a recommendation page - showing all those books you have read and give a review and rating.

Happy Scribing!... and Reading!