I started as a paper scrapper
I was
invited to my first "Croptoberfest" in October 2000 while living in
Gaithersburg, Maryland. I just so happened that the teacher's
aide in my youngest son's kindergarten class was a
Creative Memories
Consultant. Vanna and I had a lot in common, and we eventually
became good friends. I created my very first paper layout at that
Croptoberfest, and the rest is history.
Since then, I have amassed more paper scrapping tools and supplies than
I could ever use. Sad, but true, and even digital scrappers may
be able to relate to this addition. My paper layouts are few and
far between now, but I always come back to my basics when I am stumped
for ideas or need a creative push. (Not that paper is better than
digital or vice versa... they are equally as challenging.) I find
that getting my hands dirty (ink, usually) fuels my
creativity. My best digital designs usually follow a newly
created paper work.
I also use my scrapping tools to make cards and gifts for family.
Though they all appreciate the digital layouts that I send them through
email, there is something extra special in a handmade card or
gift. This also give me another excuse to amass more supplies and
tools.
The layout to the left is very special to me. I created it in
January 2007, for a layout contest at my local scrapbook store
(LSS). It is one of my most personal works. Read the rest
of the story and journaling for this layout
HERE
on
my blog.
You'll also see a complete list of supplies that I used.
The links to the right will need to some of my favorite paper
creations. They will lead you to my galleries on other
websites. Careful that you don't spend hours clicking around... I
always get "lost" looking at all the other work by scrappers were are
brave enough to post. For paper creations, I usually post at the
ScrapJammies Gallery.
I can't end this post without mentioning my dear friend,
Salvacion. In April 2007, Salvacion took the plunge and became a
Creative Memories Consutant.
CLICK HERE to see
her website.
I am so proud of Salvacion because I know how shy she is and getting
out there to share her layouts and work is a big step for her.
As
for the products themselves, I highly recommend Creative Memories-
especially for the beginning scrapper. Naturally, if you need a
consultant, I highly recommend Salvacion! (Good luck, Sal!)
June 3, 2007
I am currently working on smaller albums for my boys... something
more portable than the large 12x12 albums. Since they live primarily
with their father, I want to make sure that they remember me and their
Charleston family when they are not with us.
On the 31st of May, just before a trip to dig for clams I was able
to put together a small collage of photos for Mel. It was for an
insert on his Starbucks mug. What a great way to show off photos
without dragging around an album! Plus it is a more manly way for
a guy to show off photos. The mug was just $9.99 and there are designs
you can download and print for the mug. As a scrapper, I just had
to personalize it; apparently it was a big hit with the future in-laws.