Posted on: Saturday, September 18, 2004
SATURDAY SCOOPS
Adventures in scrapbooks
Advertiser Staff
Destination: Memory Lane, a road littered with lignin-free papers, acid-free glues, colored gel pens, puffy stickers and scissors that can't cut a straight line.
As scrapbooking continues its drive to overtake cross-stitching as America's No. 1 hobby — in a 2002 study by the Craft & Hobby Association, the top three were cross-stitching, home painting and scrapbooking, in that order — the activity is claiming more and more space in your favorite craft store. And it's easy, too: All you need is a bit of time, a bunch of supplies and your imagination to create a personalized record of the events in your life.
Some even think scrapbooking already has won the race. Don Meyer, spokesman for the craft association, estimates that it gained the top spot in the ensuing two years since the study was done, and is now followed by knitting.
"Scrapbooking has taken on a life of its own," he said, citing input from members of the association, the hot press the two activities are getting and a peek at sales figures where the members are putting their dollars.
There are no signs of it waning: During "Survivor All-Stars," the final two contestants were given a camera and a scrapbook to record their last days on Pearl Islands.
"It's really permeated pop culture," Meyer said.
The hot-hot-hot craft trend has even found itself an offspring. Spawn of Scrapbooking includes the new craze, card-making.
Using decorative paper and trendy embellishments, crafters create their own birthday cards, their own Christmas cards and even wedding invitations.
There's also a sibling to the card-making trend, what Meyer calls "altered books," or turning an old book into a scrapbook by painting and adding pictures.
Babyboomers aren't the only ones jumping on the wagon. Tech-savvy generation X- and Y-ers are using scanners and software to digitally crop or alter images before printing them out on their color printers.
— By Mary Kaye Ritz, Advertiser Staff Writer
• • • 'Ryze' and shine for benefit at Makaha Resort
The Makaha Resort is hosting "Ryze Up," a benefit concert for Mala 'Ai 'Opio Youth Organic Farm and E Ala E 'O Wai'anae Charter School, from 4 to 10 p.m. today (doors open at 3 p.m.). Events will include food, learning booths, games and entertainment, including Ooklah the Moc, Opihi Pickers, Sudden Rush and surprise performers. Tickets are $15 general, free for kids 4 and younger. 696-0222, www.gowaianae.com. It's primary election day: Do you know where your precinct is? You do? Great. Take some time from your busy Saturday and do your civic duty: Vote.
Get free look at 'Early America' at Academy
The theme this month is "Early America," with an interactive colonial house, loom weaving, and Native American arts on display, in addition to dancing, drumming and storytelling.
The Honolulu Advertiser is a sponsor. 532-8700.
Carve some time into your weekend to see the Woodshow
Hours are from noon to 10 p.m. today and noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow. Admission is a suggested donation of $2.
Park in the shopping center's garage and have the ticket validated at the visitors center in the Fountain Courtyard for a special parking rate. 833-1111.
Bon dance at Okinawa center to close season
Dance over to the Hawaii Okinawa Center in Waipio Gentry Business Park for the final bon dance of the season.
Food booths offer sustenance so you can keep up with the music.
The celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. today. Admission is free. 676-5400.
Sunset on the Beach is back in Waikiki with films, food, crafts
Tonight's feature film is "Hellboy," right, based on the comic-book series. It stars Ron Perlman as the demonic-looking superhero who tries to save the world. Tomorrow's movie is "The Ladykillers," starring Tom Hanks as the eccentric leader of a band of thieves. The films hit the screen after the sun goes down, about 7:15 p.m.
There's a craft fair, too, featuring made-in-Hawai'i items from 16 vendors and artists.
Sunset on the Beach begins each day at 4 p.m. at Queen's Surf Beach. Admission is free.
Jump in at bluegrass jam tomorrow
If you want to jam, bring your traditional stringed instrument and join in from 5 p.m. There are workshops on Irish fiddling, rhythm guitar and jamming tips, too.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for this family-friendly event. Tickets are $10 at the door, $7 advance (from band members, at Kapono's until 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, or by calling 678-3010), free for kids 12 and younger. And active-duty military plus one guest get in free.
Other Twang Jams are planned for Oct. 24 and Nov. 28.
In 2003, the scrapbooking business grew to $2.5 billion from about $1.5 billion two years before, according to industry estimates.
Beginning scrapbooking Class
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4
Kalihi-Palama Public Library, 1325 Kalihi St.
$40 (includes instruction, an album, adhesive and stickers)
Also: Cropping sessions ($15, includes make-it-and-take-it page designs and supplies) will take place at the same times and place. A local-style theme album will be created Oct. 9 ($50, includes materials).
To register: 832-3466; ask for Brenda from noon to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Adhesives: There's glue, adhesive sheets, dots and double-stick tape. Glue works well for large surfaces but can be messy; the sheets are press-on and easy but can be expensive. Tape and dots work well on both pictures and embellishments. Use acid-free items if you want archival-quality scrapbooks.
Scissors: Want a straight cut or a decorative edge? Some people use slide cutters to make sure their lines are straight.
Decorative paper: Use as background or for effect under captions. The uses are limitless, as are the choices. Lignin-free is considered best.
Decorative pens: Markers and gel ink in colors galore — all these make for fun captions and headers.
Embellishments: This is where crafters can go crazy, with stickers and stamps and press-on doodads and doohickeys that make each page a work of art.
Mementos: The ticket stub that takes you right back to that amazing show or the pass that got you into that stellar exhibit all help liven up a page.
Photos: With the advent of digital printers, it's now easy to size and crop your favorite images without wasting photographic paper.
Photo illustration by Martha Hernandez • The Honolulu Advertiser
Your primary duty today is to go to the polls
It's another Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, and that means free entry from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow.
It's your last weekend to take in the 12th annual Woodshow, sponsored by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association, at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center's Orchid Court. Some of the Islands' best crafters of furniture and woodwork are exhibiting their creations made from Hawai'i-grown wood. Some items are available for purchase.
Sunset on the Beach returns to Waikiki this weekend with food booths, entertainment and movies on that 30-foot screen.
If you're in a bluegrass mood, tomorrow is your lucky day: Twang Jam, a mini festival of music, workshops and jamming, takes hold at Kapono's, Aloha Tower Marketplace. There's a concert from 2 to 5 p.m., featuring The Squirrel Hunters (above, hot bluegrass) and Two Hearts (Irish music); followed by an Appalachian clogging demonstration at 6 p.m.
