Let's get the New Year started right!  In this episode, I have an update on my remodeling project, lots to say about the energy of fresh starts, and exciting news about the coming weeks.  Make sure you are signed up for my newsletter to join in the fun.  I've got a punny card coming out tomorrow and a crafty bingo challenge coming soon.  Don't forget this is the time to select your photos if you want to scrapbook along with me to create a year end wrap up layout.

Christmas is coming!  Are you capturing the memories and the magic?  Photos and journaling will keep the magic alive in your scrapbook.  Delight in the stories and the traditions, savor the recipes, and share the love.

It's time to check in our the experiences we most want to gift ourselves this month and how we'll capture them for our scrapbooks

With just 16 days until Christmas, the pace of life can feel brutal.  With so much going on (returning from a trip to Paris, renovations at home) I find myself craving some time to slow down and connect.  

I've just returned from six days in Paris and I can't wait to tell you about it!  I'm also sharing what I want to convey in my travel album plus tips for using size and color to enhance your message.

In this episode I am sharing twelve unique ideas for selfcare as we enter the busy holiday season.  Let's prioritize the things that mean the most by focusing on how we want to feel.  I'll be cultivating connection, celebrating traditions, and slowing down to enjoy everything from water color workbooks to holiday romance novels.

In 1988, I was a 15 year old American exploring the streets of Paris with a group of students.  I had my camera and the worst accent imaginable.  I also had the time of my life.  Watching my history books come alive in front of me in this incredibly vibrant city made my heart sing.  Now, many years later, as I plan my upcoming visit in Paris, I'm taking a break from the guide books and packing to look through my Paris scrapbook and relive the joy of my first trip.  

While this episode does not include the mention of any specific candidate, party, platform or ballot initiative, it is all about voting.  I'm thinking of creating a tutorial dedicated to including this election in your scrapbook.  Let's document the practical aspects of going to the polls as well as the values reflected in our ballot choices.  The tutorial will include patriotic images and colors, but it will not be political.  We'll create a two page spread and a space for hidden journaling while we capture this historic moment for generations to come.  If this sounds good to you, email me at [email protected]

This week I am applying the Lazy Genius principle Decide Once to my favorite paper crafting hobbies - cardmaking and scrapbooking.  This principle saves me time, frustration, and money!  Kendra Adachi has inspired me to be a genius about what matters to me, but this tip works even if you haven't figured that part out yet.  It's simple.  It's practical and I'm sharing ideas to make it work for you.

I've been seeing a lot of list challenges lately and i was inspired to create a list of 51 random things about myself at the age of 51.  I tried to keep it a list everyday things, things I like about myself, and things that I love.  i skipped all the goals and struggles for this list, but I did include a few things I am looking forward to and excited about for 52.