why should you scrapbook ?

Why Should I Scrapbook ?

Why should you scrapbook?

Okay, so scrapbooking is a hugely popular hobby these days. Everyone seems to know someone who does it. And that someone probably has a LOT of "stuff",spends a lot of time on it and seems very creative and talented (which can be somewhat intimidating if you believe you are not that talented or creative). Which then leaves you wondering if this is something you should try, or just leave well enough alone. I believe the answer is YES! Give it a try. Jump right in. Scrapbooking is a worthy hobby and their are many reasons why it is close to my heart.

 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.