Should You Scrapbook?
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Why should you scrapbook?
Scrapbooking seems to be an overwhelming and difficult hobby, but the truth is that it can be as simple as you make it. You will find instant gratification at the completion of your first page and be inspired to make more. Unlike other hobbies that can take months to complete a project (cross-stitching for example), scrapbooking can bring results in as little as 20 minutes. Even a skeptic should give this hobby a shot, let me tell you why.
Why I scrapbook
It's my story, and it's always changing.
So you are considering trying your hand at scrapbooking but aren't sure yet. Perhaps it seems overwhelming. Maybe you think you aren't creative enough.... or maybe it seems to be too expensive or too time consuming. And yet, something continues to draw you to it. That something is your story. Everyone has one, but who is telling it? Scrapbooking is a very beautiful and fun way to tell your story. It is a way to get your life down on paper in pictures and words. If you aren't telling your story, who is? Your life is a story, and you are the storyteller.
Life changes....constantly.
I wanted to share some very special pictures with you to try and give you a clear idea of why I scrapbook. The picture above is my mom and I and is the front page of a memorial album I recently made about her. She passed away suddenly, and unexpectedly in September of 2008 at the age of 57. That picture was taken in July of 2008, the final time I saw her alive. What a blessing it was to have had that time with her, to have taken all the photo's I did, and now to be able to complete a memory book of her, for my children.You see, I have 4 boys, the youngest being only 20 months old. I want him to know his grandma, to remember her, through the stories I share. Her story, her memory is kept alive, through my and my efforts in scrapbooking. That is the purpose of scrapbooking....capturing your life's history, life's story, life's memories, to share with others. Again I ask, if you aren't scrapbooking your story, who is going to remember it?
Life changes quickly, and memories fade.
Remember all the little things that make life beautiful
We've all heard it said "Life goes by so fast," or "Where did the time go?" or even "Enjoy your children, they grow up so fast." And the thing is, all of these phrases are true. Life does speed by us. Things change quickly, and memories fade. But you can keep your memories alive in a scrapbook. No matter how simple or how elaborate you make your photo books, the main thing is that your memories are right there for easy recall.
My children love looking through our family albums. They spend a LOT of time perusing the pages of the books, laughing and reminiscing about some of the things from their past- and my oldest is only 11. I love hearing "oh Zach, remember that!" It's their history, brought back to the forefront of their minds, and they enjoy it. As they grow into adults, they will be able to look back and remember their childhood, compare it to things they see in their own children or whatever. The point is they have a story and I have captured it on the pages of my scrapbooks.
Are you ready to give it a try?
As you can see, to me, scrapbooking is a worthy hobby to pursue. You don't have to spend a lot of time, or money, or be super creative. You simply have to be willing to get your pictures off your camera, or out of your drawer, or out of the boxes, and into books where your story can be shared. With a little time, and a little journaling, you can have your very own scrapbook.Just remember, you do not need to be intimidated. There is no wrong way to tell your story, there is only Your Story to tell. Also, there are plenty of products in this industry to help you and to show you how, you simply have to be willing to give it a try.
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Will you be willing to give scrapbooking a try or another try? Tell us why.
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FashionMommy
May 22, 2012 @ 2:56 am | delete
- Making a scrapbook is a fun project. It brings out your creative juices and you will also have a nice time remembering all those memories.
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MissPuppy
Apr 16, 2010 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- I love scrapbooking, it puts some of my favourite things together, like photos and paper craft. It's lots of fun!
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Mellithorpe May 22, 2009 @ 7:56 pm | delete
- Tina, I had to comment again. Of course you should scrapbook, you silly girl, everyone should!
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- Another great lens. Beautiful scrapbook pages.
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Tina1094 Apr 8, 2009 @ 10:48 pm | in reply to Ramkitten | delete
- Sure, I don't mind at all. I am glad you like the lens :)
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I am a WAHM of 4 incredible boys who enjoys telling my family's story through scrapbooking. I have a passion for life, and this story that is mine. My... more »
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