Oh Scrap!

I am craft obsessed. And it doesn't really matter what kind of craft it is. I love making jewelry and need to get my pieces posted to etsy SOON. But lately, my love has been scrapbooking. Not the big scrapbooks that many people automatically think about, but mini albums.

And I just LOVE mini albums! It gets me out of my scrapbooking rut and I like the idea of having a finished product instead of a scrapbook that just goes on and on. I think I got that feeling when I finished 5, yes I said 5, 3-inch 3 ring binders for my Granddad that contained a scrapbook of his entire life from 1931-2007. It was a great project, the most rewarding I've ever done, and everyone has gotten so much joy out of looking at them. But so many layouts put me in a rut.

I haven't given up standard layouts all together, though. I have great page kits that I use for special occasions and my favorite photos and memories. You can find my favorites at scrappindaisydesigns.com and outonalimbscrapbooking.com. You will love what you find at both sites!

Speaking of Scrappin' Daisy--I will soon be taking my SECOND scrap-cation at their retreat in May. It is a great opportunity for some "me" time, fellowship with a fun and creative group of women...and more "me" time. As a matter of fact, it's a great vacation for all of us. The hubby gets a few days to spend all the time he wants in "daddy's room" (that's what my 3 year old calls the garage) and baby girl gets spoiled by her grandparents and the rest of the family. I will be spending the next week making lists (one of my other favorite activities) and getting all of us packed.

In the midst of all of that, I'm mailing out catalogs and preparing for my Thirty-One summer product premier party. There are SO MANY cute things coming out that I can't wait to get my hands on. And, of course, these are my favorite things for organizing all of my craft supplies...IKEA is a very close second!

There are so many exciting things coming up! I just can't wait to share all of my adventures in crafting with you!