Family Gratitude Spinner Class Now Open

The classroom is now open for registration and immediate access to my Family Gratitude Spinner project through Big Picture Scrapbooking. Hope to see some of you on the message board in the classroom.

Here's answers to a few questions I have been receiving since the initial post last week: 

1. Do I have to buy the kit to take the class?
Absolutely not.A limited number of kits are being offered through Cocoa Daisy as a convenience for people to purchase the supplies I used all in one place. I have always recommended substitutions, using what you have on hand, and making a project your own by including what works for you and the story you are telling.

2. I have the ATC spinner - can I use that instead of the 4x6 Photo spinner?
The ATC (Artist Trading Card) spinner, a smaller version of the 4x6 Photo spinner from 7gypsies, could be used for this project. The only thing that will be a bit tricky is that the PDF downloads (for the journal cards + the transparent tabs) are sized for 4 inches x 6 inches rather than 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches. You could shrink them down with your printer settings to get closer to the ATC size.

3. Do I have to use a spinner or could would this project work in an album?
I definitely think there are creative ways to put this together without the spinner and keep with the spirit of the project. One of my main goals in using the spinner is that it is a way to get some of my favorite photos out of my albums and out in the open. You could create a similar look with chipboard pieces and binder rings. Choose a heavier weight chipboard (similar to the 7gyspies cardstock pages) and it would most likely still stand on it's own. I am actually looking forward to the class gallery to see what sorts of creative solutions people come up with.

4. Is this something I can do at my own pace?
YES. This is a do-it-on-your-time class that does not have a specific beginning or end date. Once you sign up you have access to all the content and can do it at your own pace.

5. Is there a time limit for how long the class will be available?
There is no time limit for this class. It opens today and you have immediate access to the how-to instructions, the audio message, and the downloads. I am not sure of the actual time line it will be available through Big Picture, but it will be up for at least a few months. Gratitude is a year-round attitude.

6. Could I give this project class to someone as a gift?
Absolutely. Big Picture offers gift certificates here.

Thanks for your excitment and interest! If you have additional questions related to this Big Picture class I will be happy to answer them in the comments below.