Notes from a Craft Studio — photo inspiration

I'm Sam, and I started scrapbooking after having my first baby. I met a lady in hospital (Mel) who actually knew my mum from a craft group and she lived down the road from me. This friendship was meant to be! We got talking and she invited me over and encouraged me to make a scrapbook of my baby rather than a photo album. I started off really simple but have enjoyed trying different techniques over the years. My style has changed but I still enjoy doing “simple” scrapbooking which doesn’t require lots of fancy tools. I tend to take...

Blossoms are out and May brings longer days and the promise of summer.  What do you have planned for your camera this month? Short of ideas?  Try some of these as starter subjects..... Grandma Mother Flowers Quietness Monochrome Sunrise Yellow Where I’m standing Growing Garden Relax Small Book/reading Memories Five Open Natural Tall Break

Wow, a lot going on this month.... Easter, April fools day, St Georges day, and of course not forgetting two important Birthdays... Our Queen Elizabeth, and Me!! Heres a few ideas for your April photos.... Rainbow Umbrellas Four Dragon New beginnings Pink Peace Family Where I’m standing Gathered Garden Spring Frames Work Upwards Through the window Happy New Layers Outside Early Symmetrical

March already!  Spring is on the way, and bulbs are pushing their way through the snow into the fresh air.  This month in 1935 the first 30mph speed limit was introduced on Uk roads, and in March 1948 Heathrow Airport opened to commercial traffic. How's your photo taking looking for this month?  Do you need some subjects to start you off? Try these.... Your car Kites flying Pet Exercise Lambs Green Spring Flowers Toes In in the garden Outside Favourites Three Emerge Where I’m standing Lucky History Inherited Shoots Shadow Hobbies Outside Driving Escape Reflection

Its February, the shortest month of the year, and the month where we think about luuurve....  This year February will be the only month not to have a full moon, and the month which is listed in the top 10 list of mis-spelled words. Anyway, enough of the waffle....heres a little inspiration to whet your photo-taking appetite..... Pyjamas Gadgets Your loved ones Hobby In my bag Romance Seize the moment Crowded Two Where I’m standing Chatting Pink Hearts Hands View from a window Favourites New life Local