There's a Reason It's So Popular

Every time I say "scrapbooking" I get a little sigh or pitiful acknowledgment from a male member of the group. Occasionally, it's a non-practicing female. But, as I always come back with: "there's a reason it's so popular." What is that reason? Scrapbooking is a getaway from the normal routines and stresses of the day where you can sit in once place, surrounded by a pile of mess and just be creative. All you need are photographs, memories, bits of paper and some page decorations. Mess is not stress in scrapbooking, just a means to creating your art.

My aunt has convinced me that it really is an art. She creates beautiful pages of my two little cousins (who aren't so little anymore) and has a full scrapbook for each year. She is the reason I decided I might like to try it as a hobby. I haven't sat down to scrapbook in a while since my days are consumed with work and classes, but I look forward to graduation as I can take some evenings and weekends to get back into the fun of it. Here are a few of my pages so far. Don't make fun - they are from high school! ...

Funtown Splashtown with my family: 1st page


My Junior Prom: 1st page

Scrapbooking is fun but it can also get expensive. This is why I opt out of crazy decorations and go light on the themed stickers. If you're interested in getting started or getting some tips on design and layout, check out scrapbooking.com. Being a pack rat and saving every ticket, stamp or note will finally pay off! They make great decorations.

Jillian

-top photo courtesy of http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com-