I don't want people to get the wrong idea and think that I'm some kind of super-crafty person. =) My initial inspiration (aside from my wonderful mother in law and the fact that I wanted to do my own wedding scrapbook) is that I am ADDICTED to pens and paper. There, I said it. This is a fetish of mine that I've had since as far back as I can remember. So, add a WEE LITTLE bit of creativity and BAM, I'm a scrapbooker! I have been scrapping for about 4 years now and take up and entire corner in the basement with all of my supplies. James always wanted me to get a hobby. Now he wishes I'd found a cheaper one! =) I've come to realize that most of the fun with scrapbooking is buying things to use!! Marge (this is the awesome lady I mentioned earlier, my mom-in-law) and I go to Archiver's at least once a month, coupons permitting and you can usually find us at Michael's, too.
Recently, most of my inspiration for pages come from 3 wonderful books that I don't know how I ever lived without! I ordered these books through Close to my Heart (acrylic stamps).
Cherish: https://nikkid.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=435
Imagine: https://nikkid.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3396&CatalogID=1250
Reflections: https://nikkid.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3705&CatalogID=177
And now they even have one for card-making!!
Originals Card Confidence Program: https://nikkid.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4219&CatalogID=178
No, I don't sell Close to my Heart products but I DO love things that make my life easier!! It's hard to come up with a new idea for every page/project and these books at least help to get the creative juices flowing! For me, scrapbooking is like interior decorating for photo albums!!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Checkbook Covers
>This is what I have been working on, most recently, They are checkbook covers! I got the idea from my Aunt Liz and ordered the clear covers from eBay. I made 6 of these last night and have a list of more that I want to make! I'm having a blast with these...they're quick and easy and give me a sense of accomplishment. =)
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