Scrapbook Your Way SYW313 - What We Learned This Year
Oct 22, 2025
Join Tracy Fox, a seasoned paper scrapbooker known for her 12x12 formats, and Amy Zwart, who specializes in 12x12 layouts and memory projects, as they delve into reflections on creative challenges faced this year. They share amusing stories of mishaps, from adhesive shortages to cat-induced chaos. The duo discusses simplifying complex layouts, managing random photos, and finding inspiration in unfinished projects. They emphasize adapting scrapbook plans to personal creative seasons, ensuring each project is fulfilling and enjoyable.
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Act Quickly To Save Momentum
- When a plan breaks, choose action over a pity party and pay a small premium if needed to keep momentum.
- Amy Zwart bought adhesive locally to avoid losing productive weekend time and finished her batching session.
Record Stories On The Go
- Record voice memos during or immediately after events instead of waiting for a perfect scrapbooking session.
- Jen transcribes voice recordings into notes to capture stories she can later use for journaling and layouts.
Cats Upset Project Piles
- Jennifer's cats repeatedly toppled her piles and scattered supplies, costing time and causing frustration.
- She learned to stash flat items in horizontal shelves or put projects away to avoid repeat messes.
