Thursday, September 10, 2009

I Love Scrapbooking!


Travel scrapbook page


Baby's arrival scrapbook page


Halloween scrapbook page


Birthday scrapbook page


my travel scrapbook  

   It's really not hard to figure out why I love scrapbooking like millions of  other women. 
  What exactly makes me addicted to scrapbooking? Well, I have so many reasons to love it! Scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby for me! Besides being relaxing and fun, it also allows me to be creative and to spend quality time with my family and friends. Plus, it results in a storybook of lifelong memories. I have been in the craft for years now and still do not foresee myself losing interest in it anytime soon or ever for that matter. There are times when I find myself in the store shopping for something completely different, and yet being drawn ( like a kid in a candy store ) to the scrapbook section like a magnet; I tend to feel the intense feeling of needing more things for future projects that will never come to an end.
   Scrapbooking is a fantastic way to be creative. And with all there is to offer with the variety of supplies, there is no excuse for creating something new and different. And the best thing about it is there is no right or wrong way to scrapbook. It is what you make it, and because you made it, it is beautiful unique and special. I love scrapbooking also because it provides a way for us to escape the grind of life's daily challenges, responsibilities and concerns. Because it requires time, thought, and a creative mind; it allows us to think of other things for a while. In turn it can bring inner peace, contentment, strength and energy to the sole. 
    For me, scrapbooking is a healthy habit. You get to appreciate life more. In creating a keepsake album, you have learned to celebrate and appreciate the moments in your lives. Each page renews a memory of happiness or pride that much too often is taken for granted.
    I've made scrapbook albums for each of my children where I place all of our cherished family photos. It is really wonderful to capture as much of their changing looks because it happens so fast and at least I will have the memories to share with them as they grow up. I want to make sure that they will remember our fun family times together with scrapbooks and show them to their own children in the future. I've made several albums also for me and my hubby for us to share and show our future grandchildren our family history.
    Well, I will always take the time to create a  scrapbook because I believe that the memories created in a scrapbook live beyond me, to be cherished and enjoyed forever. I will always put a bit of love and soul into it. And that I know I will be happy that I did when I look back in years and live those times again.