Finding Cheap Scrapbook Treasures

I often stroll around scrapbook supply stores and drool over all of the expensive tools and embellishments that I can’t afford. The exercise is humbling and depressing at the same time. It can also be inspiring if you are naturally creative. After all, not all scrapbook supplies are budget busters. In fact, some of the most unique scrapbook materials can be found in your home… for free. Take a few minutes the next time you are cleaning your home and look for every day items that can be repurposed as scrapbook embellishments. Doing so can save you a ton of … Continue reading

Creating a Memory Book

No matter how old your children are, creating a memory book is a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion or commemorate a holiday like Christmas, a birthday, or an anniversary. Every year since my daughter was born, I’ve made a Christmas memory book for my husband. The book outlines what we’ve done that year or it is a record of what my daughter would like to create. It contains her artwork, her stories, and pictures of our family. I don’t scrapbook. This doesn’t mean I’m anti-scrapbooking – I commend and look in awe upon the people who do it. … Continue reading