Monday Giveaway : Studio Calico

Mmmmm...right now I'm very into the photos!!! Such powerful triggers of memory.
Tomorrow I might feel like journaling tops the list, though!
Great giveaway, thanks!!

I love the legacy I get to leave for my friends and family...and the creativity I get to use to do that!

What I love about memory keeping is how it keeps me in touch with how quickly my kids are changing. It amazes me how fast they grow, but for as quickly as time has passed, I feel like I've really enjoyed everything. It's lovely to know I haven't missed much!

My favourite thing about memory keeping is knowing I won't forget anything - this has been really important since my Grandfather passed away in January; it is often the little things that I never want to forget.

the pride in my kid's voices when they say, "my mom scrapbooks" and then pull out their albums to show people!

My favorite thing is seeing my 1 1/2 year old granddaughter looking at my albums...

I always visit your page to keep up to date with all the scraping jazz available! Thanks for keeping it real!
Mandy in KS

For me scrapbooking has become a place to make sense of my life- of what and who matters to me.

I love the creative outlet it provides after a day of being mom and working in a technical field. Also, I know how valuable old scrapbooks of my grandma's are to me and I hope that someday someone will admire mine in the same way and give them a glimpse into my life and personality.

Holy Scrolling! It took me 5 minutes to scroll to the bottom of the comments- you are one popular lady!
Anyway... my favorite thing about memory keeping is knowing that as long as I have the photos and I write the memory down/journal it somewhere- I can scrapbook whenever I want! Even it that means I won't get to it 'til I'm 50! I want to enjoy my kids while they are here and want to be with me:)

Hi Ali,
My favorite thing about memory keeping right now is recording the silly and special moments my boys do/have. I have a 15 year old stepson that I have been with since he was five, so I've experienced how quickly time goes by with him, so I'm trying to "save" every moment with my seven and three year olds (and continue with my 15 year old).
Karen C (NH)

I am trying to make mini albums. I discovered that it is easier, for me, to do a small version of an event than a large page. My little one is keeping me busy, and this is what works for me.

it would have to be looking back with my 6 year old son and watching him smile and listen to the stories being told of when he was a "baby"

My favorite thing right now is exploring and branching out and finding ways to get the kids involved. In fact, I just finished my first acrylic album--feel free to stop by my blog and check it out. Thanks for the constant inspiration!

What I love about memory keeping right now is just documenting the facts. who what where and when. It is all stuff we forget so easily! I love to be able to look back and relive those moments I may have otherwise forgotten. I also love the friends I have met through scrapbooking!

Memory keeping to me has become (thanks to you) about the story behind the photo. I think you can get so caught up in the scrapping that you forget what you are doing.....memory reminders!! Thankyou for continually reminding me that it is about the story, not just my creative journey!! Thanks Melxx

I only have one photo of myself as a baby. I don't think my parents even owen a camera. I have looked for photos of myself and asked my mom for them. For my entire childhood I only 6 or 7 photos and then my school pictures (but some years are missing). I want my children to have their memories in photos and stories for them and their children. The best part for me is knowing they will be able to look back at a layout and it will help spark a childhood memory.

Allowing myself to be as simple or as complex as I feel like in that particular moment of creating.

I love looking back! It's summer and we have been pulling them out ever few days and reminiscing!!!

My favorite thing about memory keeping right now is realizing that it does not all have to be good [memories]. I recently went home after being away for a long time and saw my family in an entirely different [negative] light and I kept thinking that I didn't want to record my feelings because I was disappointed. And then I thought about it again and realized that memories are memories. Of this trip I will realize how differently you see things after you go away and... grow up.