Scrapbooking and Creative Memories

Hi Christine, I used to attend ‘crops’ once a month sponsored by a CM consultant when I was pg. with Seth. I was making a pregnancy scrapbook. It was beneficial to me to go to the workshops/crops because I was just starting out and had no idea what to do or how to get started. I think their products are great but can be a little $$$. I think now if I could find time, I could buy the products myself at stores (Michaels and other craft stores carry a good selection and I’ve even seen stuff at Target) and work from home but if you are just getting into it, CM is a good place to start (just take your checkbook!) and usually makes for a fun time too. You can check out their website to see what their products look like and how much they cost. Your workshop is probably where you are going to make 1 page from pics you bring for $10 or so but then they will try to get you to buy an album and other accessories (but you can always decline).

I ended up going on bedrest the last part of my pg. so I never finished the scrapbook I started and needless to say, have not found the time to start his baby book. I think I am going to be one of these that are working on baby books when the child is in kindergarten. I was just thinking the other day, I’d like to try to get into it again. I’m afraid I am going to forget when certain pics were taken, etc.!

Mom2Seth2007-2-23 15:53:31

I love scrapbooking, but haven’t had much time for it since Isaac was a baby. I haven’t done Creative Memories, so I don’t know much about them.

As for online scrapbook supplies, I love http://superscrapbooksupplies.com One reason I like it is because you can buy single pages if you want rather than just themed kits (which they have too). Good prices too.

I also buy from the local craft or scrapbooking stores sometimes. (I think Utah is the scrapbooking capitol of the world ) There’s pretty much a scrapbooking store on every block – even in small towns.

Good luck and have fun!

Christine – Are you closer to a Wal Mart? They have a pretty good selection of scrap book things if you’re just getting started. I am making a 1st year book for Sarah and I’m only 2 months behind…not too bad I guess. It is time consuming, and you need to have a good place to work and spread everything out (space is an issue in my house). It’s relaxing for me though and the finished product will be something our kiddos can have forever! While you’re waiting for scrapbook items from online or until you have time to shop…you could start by organizing all of their pictures. Are you going to do one book for each of them or one book of all of them? If you get pictures lumped together (bath time, sleeping, birthdays, playing, eating, outings, etc…) then you’ll have a head start when it comes to creating a page. Good luck and have fun!!!!!