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May 29, 2009

Coming too to an online class near you!

Me: the Abridged Version from Cathy Zielske on Vimeo.

A little promo for my next workshop from Big Picture Scrapbooking, called Me: the Abridged Version (you can read a bit if you click the link).

Long story short: it’s an album about you, in an A to Z format, inspired by the book Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, and essentially a new twist on a class I once taught at a CKU.

You should tell your story. Even if you think you can’t write. Or it won’t be interesting. Or any other number of buts… I’m going to help you do it.

You’ll make a 30-page album that will combine hybrid techniques using Photoshop Elements (or Microsoft Word) templates. More details and class supplies coming soon. Stay tuned.

And have a great weekend. 

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  1. Christine villacarlos says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:20 am

    oooh. can’t wait! πŸ™‚

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  2. Julie Mitchell from Montreal says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:29 am

    I’m very interested but have one concern. For the scrapbooker who scrapbook in another language (hum, French for exemple), will the digital templates include many written English text?

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  3. Alicia says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:31 am

    Fabulous! What was that music?! I have never been more motivated to scrap myself!

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  4. Terri says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:33 am

    I can’t WAIT for this one! I took your DYL class and had withdrawals after, so I’ll definitely be signing up for this one!

    Reply
  5. Barb says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:35 am

    I’ve been waiting for this one. You hinted a while back that it was coming soon to BPS, and I’ve been sooooo pumped for it. This will be such a GREAT project to take on. πŸ˜€

    Reply
  6. Christina Thomas says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:42 am

    I have never taken an online scrapbooking class before. I think I might try this one out!! I can’t wait for the details! Visit http://www.theoriginalscrapbox.com and check out their products.

    Reply
  7. Brenda says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:44 am

    Loved DYL and love what I see so far of this one. Can’t wait. The music in this clip is great.

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  8. margie says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:49 am

    oh my gosh. loved. this.

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  9. Jackie says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:54 am

    I’m in it to win it!

    Reply
  10. Ami Pilon says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:56 am

    My life has been anything but ordinary. Now, however, in retirement I have the time and space to record some of it. SIGN ME UP !!
    OOooops…..Please.

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  11. Deb says

    May 29, 2009 at 11:07 am

    As an alum of your DYL class, I must say:

    ABSOLUTELY.CANNOT.WAIT.

    “See you in September………”

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  12. Cynthia J says

    May 29, 2009 at 11:14 am

    I am Super-psyched about this class!

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  13. donna says

    May 29, 2009 at 11:44 am

    Sign me up. Can not tell you how much I learned and enjoyed DYL. I am in ECWL now and am loving every tweet of it! Looking forward to the next one. Keep them coming!

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  14. Lisa H says

    May 29, 2009 at 12:21 pm

    I can’t wait!

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  15. Kim K says

    May 29, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    I’m in!
    This looks scrap-tastic!

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  16. moon says

    May 29, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    oh snap.
    see you in september.
    πŸ™‚

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  17. tammy t says

    May 29, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Okay, inquiring minds are excited about the class..and would also love to know who the music was…you have great taste in both areas!

    t

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  18. Alicia V says

    May 29, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Wow! What an amazing promo. I can’t believe we have to wait so long for this class. But that’s a good time to start it and focus on ourselves. You make it all look so easy. I really need to start getting more tech savvy. Slideshows, music, video lessons, it’s all so inspiring.

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  19. Cathy says

    May 29, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    Music: Wake Up by Arcade Fire (they are using this in the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are).

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  20. Jonna says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    You might want to change the “too” in the post title to “to.” Video looks great, tho!

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  21. Heidi says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    I really loved that book! I’m in. πŸ™‚
    Ok truth be told, if you’re teaching a class at BPS I take it. The end. LOL

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  22. Joy M. says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Very cool. Something like what I was thinking about doing myself but it would be sooooooo much more interesting and worthwhile to do it with you, Cathy! Can I assume that, if your class works with PE, I can also use PSCS3 for it?

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  23. Laura H. says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    I’ve never taken an online scrapping class before, but this sounds so fun! I can’t wait to find out more.

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  24. Madeline St Onge says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    Why can’t soon be Monday, September is toooo far away.
    Can’t wait to hear more

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  25. Marcie L says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Sign. Me. Up. Hopefully I can learn how to use Photoshop Elements at the same time πŸ™‚
    Sounds awesome, love the promo video.

    Reply
  26. Stacie Jo says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    the Minolta camera in your video. . .was that a SRT 201 or 202? I have a 202! My very first camera!
    Really looking forward to your class!

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  27. Laurel says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    I. am. so. there.

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  28. Jennifer Larson says

    May 29, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    This sounds great! I have a question as a person for whom the least favorite parts of my job are in front of the computer, and I carry that distaste home when I scrap: do I have to do much computer work for the class, or is it OK if I’m a paper only gal? Thanks, and can’t wait!

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  29. Hillary Chybinski says

    May 29, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!!

    Hillary

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  30. MichelleG says

    May 29, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    Totally excited and totally in! The perfect fall class!

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  31. JennieB says

    May 29, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    FINALLY, YOU’RE BACK!!! My life is now
    complete:]

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  32. Ginna G says

    May 29, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    SO COOL Can’t wait. Keep us posted and see you around & in September.

    Reply
  33. Holly O'Keefe says

    May 29, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    FIrst I need to play catch up to your class I already signed up for! This one looks fantastic!

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  34. rani Shah says

    May 29, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    this just rocks!

    Reply
  35. Miss Kate says

    May 29, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Hi Cathy! It’s Miss Kate from Down Under and hooray you’re class will fall in our spring again like DYL! I’ll be on holidays again and I made so many amazing and wonderful pages in DYL I just KNOW this is going to be fantastic! Got my credit card ready and waiting gal!

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  36. Tara says

    May 29, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    I can’t wait! This looks fantastic and I love this song by the way… who is it?

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  37. Patty Norman says

    May 29, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Totally signing up for this! Guess I’d better get a move on and finish my DYL assignments (hanging my head in shame….) That video would make anyone want to scrap. Can’t wait!

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  38. tchrtiff says

    May 29, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    I’m very intrigued. Is this class good for a beginner scrapbooker?

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  39. Sharon F. says

    May 29, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    Yes! this is definitely what I was hoping for. I am in!

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  40. Kathleen says

    May 29, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    This class looks so awesome! Just watching the video makes me wish you were offering it NOW! But I guess I can be patient and wait until September. Good project for the fall and a treat for myself after summer.

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  41. Sarah says

    May 29, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    AWESOMENESS!!!

    Reply
  42. Paulette says

    May 29, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Now this I can “sink” my teeth into”! I am excited Cathy…as always, so fun to follow your blog! Thanks for the Bday wishes ;o)

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  43. Tamara says

    May 29, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    I’m not normally an online class kind of girl. Maybe it’s because as I look through photos of my Pa, who passed a way exactly one year ago today, I realise how little of his story is documented anywhere. And I don’t want this experience for my kids! So, I’m in. Stalking your blog until you tell me when and where I can sign up. Thanks Cathy, I’m feeling a little less sad today now, with the thought of this looming in my future giving me a much-needed lift. Hugs to you.

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  44. Tamara says

    May 29, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    Hmmm … just read back through my comment, and realised that it’s seriousyl badly phrased!! The English teacher in me is cringing. Ah well … hopefully you get the gist!!

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  45. Heather says

    May 29, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    well — I am sold!

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  46. Jackie S says

    May 29, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Cathy – that was an awesome slide show you put together. Love the Arcade Fire music and your pictures! Can’t wait for the class….

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  47. Jaana says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    That was awesome!!! I’m a DYL soon-to-be ECWL class alum and I’m in like Flynn, baby!

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  48. Jaana says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    (oh, and I just googled the phrase in like Flynn (is it Flint? or Flynn?) and now I’m simultaneously blushing/laughing/shaking my head/leaving now. I should know better. Google first, post second!

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  49. Kathy F says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    I’ll be there! πŸ™‚

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  50. Keisha in MN says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I’m super pumped up – sounds fantastic!

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  51. Lori Hudson says

    May 29, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    Great video Cathy! Would like to know 1. What music did you use 2. Will you come to Orlando in August to go to the Green Day concert with me?
    P.S. Think I might be joining you for this class.

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  52. Diane Herman says

    May 29, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    i’m in…

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  53. julie says

    May 30, 2009 at 1:49 am

    i was SO excited when i read this this morning and having finished DYL and now LOM … i’m like yeah something to do – the idea sounds fab, i need to include myself more in my albums, the project looks cute, the tutor will be FAB (goes without saying) ….. so imagine my horror that we have to wait til September ! i thought it was almost a little mean of you…. to leave a carrot hanging in front of us for that long….. what will we do ???

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  54. Lisa S. says

    May 30, 2009 at 6:56 am

    Thanks for scheduling AFTER the kids get back in school. I loved Amy’s book and to combine her prose with your simple design and your kick you in the rear motivation -it’s going to be a very special treat. Thanks so much for planning this and giving us this gift.

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  55. Ann says

    May 30, 2009 at 7:23 am

    Great presentation of the upcoming class – very motivating. Looking forward to the class.
    Ann

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  56. megan says

    May 30, 2009 at 7:33 am

    Ok Cathy Z! You’ve done it again! That video was so awesome! And I love the song choice! Arcade Fire is awesome! I will admit when I first read the post my reaction was, eh… it would be fun to take the class but I’m not sure that’s really what I should choose to spend my money on right now… but after I watched your VERY persuasive video— I AM IN! Magical! Everyone at BPS needs to do these type of promotional videos!

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  57. Erin Russek says

    May 30, 2009 at 8:10 am

    I can’t wait. loved DYL and read that book because you recommended it. So glad your doing this

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  58. Angie F says

    May 30, 2009 at 9:01 am

    Looks awesome! Can’t wait for what September will bring.

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  59. Jennifer Kolakowski says

    May 30, 2009 at 9:15 am

    You had me 10 seconds in! Looks amazing!!
    Jen K.

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  60. Cricket says

    May 30, 2009 at 9:26 am

    oh heck, I can’t wait for this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    smiles,

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  61. Vicky says

    May 30, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Cathy: I am so there in September! You’re video had me signed up in the first 5 seconds. On a different note, I loved the stamp that says “This is what life looks like”. Do you remember where you got it from?

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  62. Lezlee says

    May 30, 2009 at 12:05 pm

    AWESOME!! SO can’t wait! I’d read about your A-Z idea before – thanks for taking it to the bigger audience option at BPS! You’re gonna get me to figure out this darned PSE yet, aren’cha?? πŸ˜‰

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  63. Cathy K. says

    May 30, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    Can’t wait!!

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  64. Sue Harig says

    May 30, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    What a great class. Great photo slide show and music too!

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  65. Quinna says

    May 30, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    I’m in! September is a great month to start a new class. Thanks Cathy!

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  66. Karen says

    May 30, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I hope I am up to it as my story needs to be told… thanks for offering this class. I am finishing up LOM 09 now and it will give me time to catch up with LOM B4 your class.

    Karen

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  67. Natalie says

    May 30, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    OK, Cathy, you had me at the moment when I realised hey, we’d have to choose soundtracks for OUR lives!

    Man, I have always wanted a soundtrack.

    Killer promo, babe.

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  68. Kimberly Reed says

    May 30, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    okay. that totally made me cry. wth. i haven’t scrapped in 2.5 years and this makes me want to get back into it. too bad i won’t. you’ve tempted me….maybe if you keep doing that i’ll eventually get back into it. i miss it.

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  69. katie scott says

    May 31, 2009 at 11:12 am

    hook, line and sinker – i’m in.

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  70. Sev from france says

    May 31, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    can’t wait !!!!!!!!!!!!

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  71. Lisa says

    May 31, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    Damn girl – you know how to sell it! Looking forward to taking this one too!

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  72. cate says

    May 31, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    what a great idea for a class.. I try to tell my story, but really struggle with it… I’m going to be busy in Septmeber having a baby, but I’ll definately sign up and follow along when life settles into some semblence of normal!

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  73. Elizabeth Rosemond says

    May 31, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    oh yes!!! will the Elements templates work in PS CS3 or CS4??

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  74. Tracy V says

    June 1, 2009 at 6:45 am

    What a great “trailer” for your class, CZ. How about a class about how to put one of those together? Multimedia scrapbooking, maybe? Looking forward to your class!!

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  75. robin says

    June 1, 2009 at 8:03 am

    geese..that was SO good..you should be proud
    I really Do want to take this class and I too love the idea said above of “multimedia scrapbooking” very cool concept there

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  76. Cynthia says

    June 1, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    Oh so gonna do this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thank you Cathy:) Can’t wait.

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  77. wende says

    June 1, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    i love you CZ!
    and your orange sweatshirt too.

    Reply
  78. ShawninAZ says

    June 1, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    I’m really interested in this class, when is it????

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  79. Maegan says

    June 2, 2009 at 12:04 am

    Looks awesome! Can’t wait!

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  80. Moiby says

    June 3, 2009 at 12:01 am

    Oh I love the Arcade Fire – fantastic choice of song for your ‘ad’!

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  81. Lesleigh says

    June 4, 2009 at 5:05 am

    Cathy can you tell me what song you use in this video I love it ! matched perfectly with your video very inspiring.

    Reply
  82. Micki says

    June 4, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    You are always up to something fun! You’re my hero…

    Reply

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