Good morning to all of my crafty friends! I have decided to restructure my blog and my week. If you haven't noticed the change, I am sure you will now 😋. So from now on, I plan to do a Wisdom Wednesday post. This will include many different topics, from how to's, insight into design, and just a way to share my wisdom I have gathered in my crafting journey. I hope you play along and share your wisdom with all of us too.
So for my very first Wisdom Wednesday, I want to start with Memory Keeping - Where to Start. I know many of you have been scrapbooking and memory keeping for years and may know all sorts of tips and tricks, but I also know there are those of you that have never preserved your memories and have no idea where to start. There are loads of products and options available, and these can be extremely over whelming, so let me give you a simple list of a few things to start.
- First and foremost, when deciding to begin your memory keeping journey, you need to find your why. Why are you wanting to keep these memories? Why do you take pictures in general? My why is because I want to preserve the memories with both photos and stories. I don't know about you, but my memory is pretty terrible. Having the scrapbooks full of memories allows me to hold onto those moments.
- Next, you need to begin sorting the memories. This can be a very daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Start by sorting into larger categories such as year. Then break it down. I like to sort my photos by month and year. I know what months the events fall in, so it allows me to easily find what I am looking for.
- Choose your format. There are many formats available these days. If you knew about the scrapbooking scene years ago, you may know the classic format. This includes photos and some extra photo matting with some different scissors for decoration. Scrapbooking has come a long way in the past 10 years and there are so many options available. You can use the Cut Above layout kits from CTMH that give full instructions and have everything ready for you to assemble. You can do Picture My Life scrapbooking. This is essentially choosing photos and cards and placing them in a slotted page protector. Personally this is my favorite as I can choose how detailed or simple I want to be. Another option is our Workshop Your Way kits. These also provide detailed instructions with cut measurements and extra embellishments that coordinate.
- Then, you need to make the time to do the memory keeping. So often we get into the routine of our days and forget about those things that make us happy. You need to schedule the time to do your hobbies and preserve your memories. This could be 20 minutes a day or an hour on Saturdays. Whatever time you allow, just make sure you are making it.
- Lastly, but certainly not least, HAVE FUN. Life is way too short to do anything not worth enjoying. Love the process, reminisce in the moments, and enjoy telling your story.
If you would like further detail on any one of these steps, please let me know and I'd be happy to expand. Have a crafty rest of the week!
