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A New Kind of Birthday Party
I know you are busy but I just wanted to say that I owe you a big thank you. I just got home from my son's 5th birthday party. There was something very different about this party...I actually enjoyed myself! and I figured out why it was different just a few minutes ago... because I wasn't worried about HAVING to get the PERFECT birthday event pictures. I was able to relax and visit and have fun because of what you have taught me in your Library of Memories class. I felt so liberated. I realized that I didn't need 40+ pictures of my son opening presents, blowing out the candles, etc. to make the memory special. Thanks so much for all your hard work!
[Brandi]
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BPS is my online college
I have to say I am so impressed with these classes. I signed up for the Photo class instead of one at my local college based on Library of Memories, Product Playground, and 28 Days. They are awesome! The free classes also have the same quality! So impressive!
[Verona]
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New Perspective
I just wanted to thank you for the new perspective on my scrapbooking. You have really changed the way I look at the whole hobby. I just want to drop you a note of encouragement, I bet the class can be a bit overwhelming at times and I just wanted to let you know that I am one of the quiet ones and I am loving the class. This is one of those "things" that will have a lasting effect on me, I look at things and photos with new eyes now. Thank you so much to you and the whole crew for all your hard work.
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Year of Memories
I have been taking Big Picture Scrapbooking classes all year, but not the full year class. Each class has been amazing and different - from digital, to thinking "Big Picture" with Library of Memories, to 10 great little projects. But each of those has been a discrete class for a specific timeframe. I have been debating on the Year of Memories class, and Heidi's video finally had me realizing that I not only want this, but it will be a great motivator this year. I have so much that I want to accomplish personally and professionally this year and I can see this class will help me to achieve my goals in addition to documenting my year - I can't wait!
[Carrianne]
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No More Overwhelming Feeling!
I just wanted to say that I attended the "Backstage Party w/ Stacy Julian" at the CK event in Tulsa, OK and I LOVED it! It was the best class I have EVER taken! She is SO inspirational and SO fun! She also gave us all a copy of her new book and signed it and I keep the book by my bed. I love it! I could read it over and over!! I would encourage everyone/anyone that has the opportunity to take a class from her or meet her to do so. She is just lively and fun and you will learn so much. I came away with such a great feeling about scrapbooking. I didn't feel overwhelmed anymore ... just pleasure from what I have done and plan to do at the moment ... not thinking so much about it.
[Cammi]
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From the Quiet One at the Back of the Classroom
I am reading & thinking a LOT --- taking your Library of Memories class has inspired me so much. Thank you for creating such a wonderful approach to scrapbooking, one that allows me to think differently about my scrapbooking 'hobby'. I have shared the ideas with my friends, who have thought about scrapbooking 'chronologically' like me … I'm enjoying getting organized in a way that will empower me, get sparks of imagination flying, and ultimately help me complete more albums filled with the wonderful memories of our lives!
[Judy]
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Inspiration on Demand
My most favorite part of this class is what I'm going to do tomorrow! I've printed out all of your e-mails, photos, etc. I've got them organized by week and will be making an album of Darci Loves Doodlebug!!!! I want to keep everything so that I when I've got the mid-winter blues or just need some Doodlebug inspiration I can flip through it and come up with some great projects and layouts. Thank you again for being such an inspirational teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Melissa]
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Help, I'm a Visual Learner
I am excited about Big Picture Scrapbooking and the classes being offered. However, I am a very visual learner and myself and others like me would benefit from streaming video rather than streaming audio for the classes. That way we could see what the project looks like, see it being put together and be able to follow along - rewind when working on the projects. For me that would make a good idea even better. I would love to take some of the classes, but feel that I can't get the full benefit without video help. Please consider this for the future. Thanks.
[Pat Orton]
While don't have plans for streaming video in the near future, we are committed to growing our community and improving our delivery of inspirational ideas and instructions. We appreciate the support that has allowed us be where we are today - and we look forward to bring you lots of BIG things in the future.
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Enjoy the Summer Break
Can I just say, you all are amazing! I could not believe when I got the email about the Summer Fun "classes" that you were offering. And they were free! How cool is that? It's absolutely amazing that you offered this great inspiration for us while you all were taking some time off. I LOVED Gretchen's idea and plan on spending the next few weeks making my own!
Thank you so very much! This is really cool!
[Lisa]
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Horridly Expensive!
The only reason I haven't signed up for any of your classes because they are horridly expensive! Come on, it's an online class. People access the same things! You don't give any free materials. Many of my friends also are not taking your classes because of the prices you charge. I hope you consider this for future classes.
[Chrissy]
It is very important to us that the prices of our classes reflect the quality of our education. You are right, we are not providing free product, but we are providing the inspiration and instruction you need to use the product you already have. We love hearing feedback from someone who has taken a class and has specific ideas as to how we can improve.
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Breaking Rules and Loving It
For the first time in my six years of scrapbooking I am using pictures from different years on one layout. I LOVE it!! I’m not afraid of “where will I put this layout?”… I know where… it’ll go in my People We Love album! This is so so so cool. I feel such freedom. Who would have thought that simply putting three pictures from three different times… different years even, not just different months… could be so liberating and such a big thing for me. I almost feeling like I’m breaking rules and the rebel inside me just loves doing that! So now I have to tell you… for me, this IS really BIG!
Thank you again already… I can’t imagine Library of Memories getting even better as the weeks pass but I’m sure it does. The funny thing was that I was able to locate my pictures from a three year span because I have them marked by season from the first week's assignment. I remember the time I took them so I knew where to look….but I know that once I begin filing pictures into catagories it’ll just get easier won’t it? *Ü*
Wow!
[Jen]
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Thinking Differently About Life
I wanted to pass on my thanks for the Random Me class. I have really enjoyed the class. The downloads were very clear and easy to follow, allowing me to alter my own album. The welcome notes and voice messages each week inspired me to start on that week's project right away. The class has made me think differently about what I want from life, where my life is going and made me focus on what I want to achieve. It's amazing what a scrapbooking class can do!
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Hooked and Ready for More
Childhood memories is the first class I've tried, and I loved it. I loved how everything was set up -- and fun and easy to use. The project was enjoyable and brought back so many good memories that I thought I had lost. As a beginner scrapbooker, I am always so concerned about getting caught up on my recent family pictures. This class helped my realize that my past is just as important. Scrapbooking is about recording beautiful moments in life, and I look forward to taking more classes. A big thanks to Gretchen and the BPS team for getting me hooked.
[Alicia] |
Up Late and Loving It!
The professionalism of your site. The layout of the class instructions are simple and high quality. I am always up til 2-3 in the morning once I sign in -- I love it! I have shared with my close scrapping friends how great this is. Thanks for keeping us scrapper's looking "cool" and avoiding the "cheesy" look our non-scrapping friends laugh at. Actually, let them laugh -- they are the very one's who want our scrapbooks as gifts!!!
Keep up the great quality work. We love it!
[Kristi] |
From a Very Colorful and Happy Person
I LOVE this class (Color Me Happy) - I haven't been able to get caught up yet on each day, but the days I have done have been so fun. The projects are cute, and useful and
the price is GREAT!
[Jaymie] |
Digging Digi
I've just completed the second class in Renee Pearson's Doing It Digi! class and it is awesome! I've seen thousands of digital scrapbook pages in magazines and wondered how to do it. Two years ago I purchased Adobe Photoshop Elements and downloaded all kinds of digital scrapbooking elements with the intent that I would teach myself. That didn't happen! Now I'm finally learning how to use it and I love it! Thanks Renee! Hope you have more classes available in the future.
[Andrea] |
Speechless
I am so overjoyed about BPS that I am speechless! OK, Not quite but I could be... I just have one question? Why couldn't I have the jobs you all have? But that's what scrapbooking does to me. Takes me away from all that I have to do in life to all that I long to do with my life.. thank you BPS for making it easier to "get away" during my lunch hours to browse and day dream that I could travel the US spreading scrapbook mania to everyone I met!
[Lisa] |
Let's Hear it for Home Bodies
For anyone who is home bound, taking classes via the Internet is a fabulous idea. I feel like a weight has been lifted knowing that I can learn more about the craft of scrapbooking, interact with others who enjoy the art and techniques involved and share ideas and experiences, all from the comfort of my home.
[Caressa] |
Simple Adoration
I have to tell you how much I simply adore BPS. I have loved every second I've been able to steal away to work on my projects - the ideas are divine, Donna's class has been great - Amy's class - there are no words!
[Christall] |
Praise for Random Me, A to Z
I know it's only day one of this fabulous class, but I just had to tell you thank you for creating this class. Thank you for recommending this wonderful book. I started reading it today and I'm about 1/2 way through. It is so much fun! It has really made me
think of things I haven't thought about in YEARS! I just know this is going to be a project that will really mean something to me. Instead of being just cute and fun, it will have substance and value. So, thank you already! I look forward to the next 7 weeks!!!
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Freedom to Deviate
Just finished my class project and must say I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Wonderful little album, great directions and the freedom to deviate. Have to sign up for more now that I am hooked.
[Dottie] |
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Supply Lists, Please!
I wish the Supply List was posted before I registered. The supplies were much more expensive than I thought they would be (and much more specialized). I am still looking forward to the class, but I wish that I would have seen the supplies beforehand so I know what I was getting into.
[Mary]
Hi Mary -
We're listening! You will now be able to access a supply list for each class from a link in the class description. Keep in mind that we encourage you to make substitutions for items on these lists that you do not want to purchase. Big Picture Scrapbooking is all about using what you have on hand. In most cases, you do not need to purchase supplies before class starts, and many times, our instructors will give you more information about purchasing or gathering supplies in the class.
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Beths New Class
While, in this day and age, I usually find myself writing to complain about poor service, or dissapointment in a product, I am thrilled to have found something wonderful! I love the Beth Proudfoot class. The projects are wonderful, and are more than I expected I must say! The class materials are excellent and very professional. Beth has been very supportive and helpful to her students. Anywhere you go on the web that involves scrappers - everyone has had rave reviews about her classes. Anyways, I just wanted to drop a line and let you guys know how happy I am. I will be enrolling in any class she offers, so hopefully she is working on a new set to offer! :-) Thank you so much!!
[Bianca]
Hey Bianca --
Great news. Beth has a brand new class posted call Color Me Happy!
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