October.

I have been keeping scrapbooks for as long as I can remember.  I have one from grade school with art projects & girl scout badges; one from my high school trip to France, my semester abroad in college, my honeymoon.

Sometime in the mid to late 90's, making scrapbooks became scrapbooking.  I jumped on board (paper! color! writing!).  It wasn't long before I had to make the process my own.  As you may know, a major theme with me is not overcreating, not making too much stuff, and being sure that what I do make has meaning.  And I believe there is something inherently wonderful in keeping scrapbooks (er, scrapbooking).  I know it each time I look through an album: it feels right to me -- as long as I can do it on my terms.

Have you thought about starting a scrapbook?  Do you have a few albums, but need a little motivation?  That's what October is all about!  Here are a few things to think about until tomorrow:

Which scrapbooking box are you in?

    I'm supposed to do it.

    I have to make works of art.

    I have to use every photo.

    I have to tell every story.

    I don't know where to start.

    I don't have anything to say.

    I'm not crafty.

    It takes too much time.

Do any of these statements resonate for you?  I have many ideas to share with you this month, but always love collaborating best:  what's on your mind when it comes to scrapbooking?

Comments

[Susanna Strand]

My box: I have to finish what I've started - "telling every story". I've been scrapping since 1998, but have scrapbooks containing EVERY birthday card I've ever rec'd.

Keep your wonderful tips coming!

Susanna