A new online scrapbooking class :: Blogging for Scrapbookers
I wish I could say I absolutely, without a single doubt, one-hundred-percent loved scrapbooking. I really, really do.
The problem is that I come in somewhere squarely at almost-entirely, so very close, ninety-nine-percent love scrapbooking, because there is one thing I do not love. And that is explaining what I do for a living.
Keep in mind that ‘scrapbooking’ is not an understood word in this country, so ‘scrapbooker’ would be even crazier. And the frustration is found in exactly how simple scrapbooking can be to us: it’s photos we’ve taken and words we’ve written and pretty things we’ve arranged to remember our lives. No matter how fabulous that seems to us, whenever I start to say that aloud, non-scrapbookers tend to look at me as if I have three heads.
But I have found my answer: the word ‘scrapbooking’ may not have taken off here, but the word ‘blogging’ certainly has. And how would you describe a blog? It’s photos we’ve taken and words we’ve written and maybe the odd pretty thing we’ve chosen to go along with all of that. Oh my word: could they be the same thing? So when I tell people that I work in scrapbooking, which is a lot like blogging, but on paper rather than online, finally I have rid myself of three-head syndrome. Success!
Of course, the more you think about it, the more this makes sense, and indeed scrapbooking and blogging can be each others’ best friends forever. As scrapbookers, we want to make time to remember the little and the big things in life. We want to take pictures. We want to write things down. And we want to decorate it up in the style of our choice. And blogging is exactly the same idea, just with a different process. That is the basic principle behind my newest online class: Blogging for Scrapbookers.
Throughout this class, we’ll discuss key concepts, but we’ll also blog and make scrapbook pages. The class starts with a workbook that walks you through all the technical stuff about blogging in simple steps with options to suit you. If you’re new to blogging, it will help you choose the best blogging platform for your needs. If you already blog, it will take you through applying a theme, adding custom graphics and interpreting your blog stats. That workbook, Blogging Blueprints, is something you can come back to at any time if you want to change something on your blog or reference anything technical.
ETA: You can sign up for this class at any time — not just for November. More details below. There is a live run of this class starting on the 21st of March, 2011, so join us now!
Starting Monday 2nd November, 15 full colour prompts will take you through fifteen separate topics, each with a corresponding blog post and scrapbook page to make. We’ll cover topics like making your blog public or private, what to blog when your day seems pretty mundane, how to tell just enough so you don’t run out of stories to tell, how to get readers to leave comments, making blog posts come easily and quickly and getting others involved. The prompts are delivered straight to your inbox, Monday to Friday, and you can choose to use the prompts on a day-by-day basis or work through them at your own pace. There is absolutely no feeling like you’ve fallen behind in this class.
At the end of the 15 prompts, you’re just getting started. The second workbook, A Year of Blogging, is a downloadable resource with a full year of blogging topics just for scrapbookers. With all those potential blog posts just waiting to be written from your perspective, you’ll never have to worry about running out of things to post on your blog, whether you’ve chosen to start a new blog or just breathe a little more life into your existing account. The two workbooks and the 15 prompts total well over 100 pages of content.
As with all my classes, you’ll have access to a private message board just for participants in the class, so you can discuss all the topics as much (or as little) as you like. It also means you’ll never have to worry about starting a blog and not being able to find anyone to read it or leave a comment, because you’ll instantly have a group of scrappers in the same boat. Just leave them a link and you’ll have instant readers — making friends hasn’t been this easy since primary school!
If you’re new to my classes, I’ve been teaching online since 2004, blogging since 2002 and scrapbooking for more years than I care to admit. Above everything, I believe in keeping scrapbooking stress-free and fun: this is something we do because we love it, never because it has to be done. Taking a class in scrapbooking follows that same exact rule. No stress, no worry, always fun and you’ll gain a new tool for driving your scrapbooking, whether you choose to keep your blog for yourself or open it to the world to read.
Here’s the class summary:
…Blogging Blueprints Workbook A manual for starting a blog, applying custom designs, tracking your visitors and more.
…15 PDF prompts emailed straight to your inbox, Monday to Friday.
…A Year of Blogging Workbook A resource crammed with an entire year’s worth of blogging topics that apply to scrapbookers, so you’ll never be stuck with writer’s block.
…Bonus Graphics for giving your blog a makeover.
…access to a private class forum at shimelle.com to chat and share your work
…permanent file archive so you can come back to the materials at any time
Although the original class run has finished, you can sign up at any time and get all the class materials. The only difference is that you will log in and download the materials rather than receiving them by email. Everything else is the same, including the message board, and you’re welcome to email me at any time if you have questions as you’re working on your blog! So go ahead and join us, no matter when you’re reading this!
Ready to sign up? You can choose your currency and pay in UK pounds or US dollars by clicking the cupcake of your choice:
You can pay by credit/debit card (click on the left of the payment screen) or Paypal account (log in on the right of the payment screen). Please be sure to enter a valid email address as part of your payment so your prompts can be delivered to your inbox. Orders can take up to 24 hours to process, though we are usually quicker. If you haven’t received your class registration after 24 hours, just email me and we’ll make sure your registration is completed and ready for you to get started!
I hope you’ll join me for a bit of blogging fun throughout November! Any questions? Leave them in the comments or shoot me an email and I’ll get an answer to you straight away.
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21 October 2009, 14:30
How exciting and different. I’ve signed up already. Hope I finish it! I have several of your classes still on the go!
21 October 2009, 14:44
So excited. Signed up. :o)
Thanks, Shimelle!!!
21 October 2009, 15:15
Another one to add to the file! Wonderful :)
21 October 2009, 15:32
I signed up, too! Super excited, Shimelle!
21 October 2009, 15:39
What a great idea! I’ve always loved your classes. Off to sign up.
Rinda
21 October 2009, 16:02
is there a blinkie shimelle?
jo xx
21 October 2009, 16:43
Love this! Just signed up.
21 October 2009, 17:41
Oooh, shall I, shan’t I?
21 October 2009, 18:58
This sounds so cool, I might have to convince Mark to buy this for me when he gets paid. Hugs Crystal xx
21 October 2009, 19:37
I’ve just signed up! Sounds smashing! Just what I needed to ‘pep up’ my blog! Thanks Shimelle for another super idea!!!!!!
21 October 2009, 19:38
Can we sign up after the class has started? Only because I’m crazy busy until that first week in November, and I’m not sure I’ll be able to commit until then.
21 October 2009, 21:16
I guess that’ll nicely fill in the gap between Blogtoberfest and JYC lol… Thanks, Shimelle, looking forward to this!
21 October 2009, 21:43
Although I already blog….I could definately do with some extra help…..sounds great.
21 October 2009, 21:52
This sounds just what I need, off to sign up!!
21 October 2009, 21:58
LOL – You should’ve seen the looks i got from civil servants when explaining my job for a couple of months involved the phrase “scrapbooker’s intern”. I reveled in it really :) :). X
21 October 2009, 22:05
Sounds fun. Can’t wait to get started.
21 October 2009, 23:47
How cool is that?! I’m off to sign up!
22 October 2009, 02:45
yeah im all signed up… my blog has been very neglected lately so hopefully this will bring it back to life….
sheree
22 October 2009, 03:05
parfait!!!i’m just new at blogging and breate my own scrapbook but i really would like to learn more…you will have to explain me everything in details but i sign…ok.
xxxxthanks…ninie
22 October 2009, 04:37
sounds very interesting. my blog could always be a bit better, right? :)
i must remember to sign up this weekend.
xo,a
22 October 2009, 05:17
all signed up… linked to my blog, also (using the big graphic from the post… hope that’s okay…)
23 October 2009, 11:09
Just signed up – I desperately need help with my personal blog. It very often gets forgotten and this class sounds ideal, thank you…..x……
23 October 2009, 12:12
What a great idea!! Need all the help I can get, thanks. C x
23 October 2009, 13:23
Excellent idea….I try to blog but always find I run out of things to say. Boring life I’m afraid!
23 October 2009, 13:44
all signed up!
23 October 2009, 13:57
What a brilliant idea. Will be signing up for this one.
23 October 2009, 15:24
Hi Shimelle! Lovely idea, and very handy for me since my blog has died a death. Two kids and lack of inspiration have put the kaibosh on it!!
24 October 2009, 10:31
hi, love the idea of this class and really wanna sign up but i’m 17 and am still in full time education at boarding skl so would I be able to do the prompts in my own time for example at weekends or in the holidays? thanks x
24 October 2009, 11:11
I’ve just signed up, this should be fun and useful. What a great idea. Thanks
25 October 2009, 18:15
Brilliant! Have just signed up and really looking forward to this :)
25 October 2009, 21:34
Hey Shimelle, I think this is the first time I’ve commented on your site, but love this class idea! I have a brand new scrap blog. (Have been out of the design thing for awhile so kind of stepping back in with a blog) so this is perfect timing. Will be signing up! Can’t wait!
helen m
25 October 2009, 22:03
I just signed up! Really looking forward to making my blog look fantastic!
26 October 2009, 12:45
I have just signed up, really need to do this one!!! So looking forward to it!! Thanks Shimelle!
26 October 2009, 21:59
this is the first time I have managed to sign up for any of your classes, I am really happy I got the info for this one;o) really looking forward to this, my blog needs some help too
29 October 2009, 18:35
Blogging just confuses me but I’m ready to start!
31 October 2009, 17:46
I just signed up. I hope I’m not too late!! :)
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1 November 2009, 20:16
Hi – this is scray – I’m a ‘blogging virgin’!! and this is my first online workshop! Very excited, have followed the instructions and set my blog up already so just need the inspriation to get me started! x
3 November 2009, 16:36
hi there – will you be running the course again? i’m really interested, just not great timing for me right now and would like to take part when i can devote my complete attention. thanks
16 November 2009, 18:24
Ditto what Hannah said. I’d love to take this. So sad I didn’t hear about it early enough to sign up. Are you going to run it again?
27 December 2009, 17:33
I am even later finding this. Sounds like something I would love to be part of. As Tiggy said above – this is all new to me and I can use as much help as I can beg. (or buy) You are a source I trust.
3 February 2010, 01:47
Is this an ongoing self paced class or is it over???
23 November 2010, 11:04
A little update here in the comments for anyone coming across this class:
YES, you can still sign up and have full access to all the materials. :)
NO, I don’t intend to run it on a live schedule again – because I am working on a sequel class that will follow on from this class with all new content.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email me.
Thanks!
13 December 2010, 08:07
Fantasic work, I love the look of all the illustrations. Never seen the animation before thats top notch!
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Shimelle..this one is for my friend Lindy in South Africa- email address
lpp@icon.co.za. You can tell her it’s from me,and I’ll let her know to expect an email from you
Thanks!
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I’m intersted in signing up for this class. Is there a time limit for completion or is it a self paced class? Thanks for responding.
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