Notes from a Craft Studio

I started crafting so long ago it is hard to remember a time when I wasn’t. But I had a break for a few years as children came along and work got in the way. But a creature of habit I couldn’t stay away for long. I found Creative Memories by going to a party and that was it I was hooked. Having always been a crafter I had a lot of supplies but my world suddenly opened up to the possibilities, endless ideas and inspiration.  But then my contact moved away and I had a time in the crafty...

My inherited family album sits in pride of place in my bookshelf...  i love it... A weighty tome, with gold edged pages, thick card inserts and beautiful watercolour decorated frames around each photo. Photos of stiff victorian men, and women in amazing dresses and headgear look out at me from the pages.  Getting your photo taken back in the day was not a 5 minute task.... it was an occaision......It involved making time on your precious day off, putting on your Sunday best clothes and taking a trip to a photographers studio... probably by train or charabang to the nearest...

Its definitely that time of year when we snuggle up in the warm and enjoy our scrapbooking!  Its not always our priority to make time for ourselves, but scrapbooking isnt just self care and relaxation for us, its creating a wonderful record of memories for our family and friends. In 2021 its become event more important that we embrace the activities that make us happy and relaxed.  I've definitely reinvented my weekly routines to include more things for me....   is that selfish?  Theres a saying that you can't pour from an empty cup....  You need to take care of yourself,...

I spent 25 years working for a big UK corporate, travelling across the UK, long hours, 5 weeks holiday a year.  I always had a part time business on the go, first a craft stall, then a cross stich supplies shop on Uxbridge market, and finally scrapbooking and papercraft workshops. Trapped… but mortgage payments and raising a family meant it never seemed the right time to quit the guaranteed money of the 9-5 grind. Over the last few years, a few massive events in my life have changed everything and made me realise that I want my life to be...

How much do you think about what colours to use on your page.   Are you a 'get on with it and get it done' kind of person... do you mull for hours over a layout, moving things around every few minutes before sticking them down? If you're finding it hard to decide what colours to use with your photos, this rule of thumb, and a colour wheel may help. To use the colour wheel, you must first pick your base colour. The best way to find your base colour is to look at the photos you plan to use in...