Sinless Scrapbooking

Every now and then I read an article that captures how I feel. So, I've decided to post some of these articles to share with you, as I come across those that really speak to me.

Sinless Scrapbooking

Published in Scrapbooks Etc. November/December 2008: Page 18

How about some absolution for guilt-free scrapbooking? Here are five "rules" that it's seriously OK to break.

Keep the Old  Go ahead--use last year's supplies or even (gasp!) paper from several years ago. If you like it, does it really matter when it came out?

Be a Rebel  Sure, you like to preserve your memories. But, if you want to use something that's not acid-free, go for it. The scrapbooking police won't call you out. The only consequence is that is might not last.

Scrap Out of Order  Who cares whether you took those photos five minutes ago or five decades ago? Scrap what you want, when you want.

Use Imperfect Photos  Your snapshots might be blurry, washed out, or so dark you can barely see the subject, but if they capture a treasured memory, put them on a page anyway.

Go Back to Basics  We love trying out the latest and greatest tools and supplies--so much that it's easy to lose sight of what scrapbooking is about. So, bust out your basics--cardstock, adhesive, and a paper trimmer--and leave the hot new products on the shelf.

I hope you enjoyed this article, and that it helped you to think outside the box a little.

Happy Stamping!

Terry B. Lee

Playground Coach

Comments

[Paula]

I had so much fun cropping last night at your house. You are the best Ms. Terry Lee.
Smiles, Paula

[naomi]

I scrap put of order.....i love it! whatever picture i have on hand thats what i use.

miss you guys!!!

Naomi :)