Monday Giveaway : Studio Calico

My favorite thing about memory keeping right now is the journaling. I'm really into documenting the stories lately. Quite a change from the sticker splatters I've been creating the past few years...

...fun kit.
my favorite thing abuot memory-keeping right now, is that she will never ever be this age ever again and I want to bottle, ever first step, word...

It would have to be the journaling. I am giving a story to my kids and grandkids. I can only hope that they get as much from reading it as I get from writing.

My favorite part of about memory keeping is looking back and seeing our life's journey documented.Being there capturing the moments that I might have missed had i not been a scrapbooker. I also love the process of creating and having that ahha moment or having family members say remember when oh yeah you got that on film don't you? Love it!

My favorite thing is recording the present, so that in the future the past will be remembered and savored.........especially the little details we could easily forget.

My favorite thing about scrapbooking right now is that it is very therapeutic for me. I am going beyond telling the story and really delving into my feelings and emotions and capturing those in my pages. Capturing both the good feelings and emotions as well as the not so good.

Hi Ali,
My favorite part of memory keeping is that when I go by scrapbook treasures, I do not have to get into a dressing room and make sure it fits, only to be disappointed about the way it does feel tight here, and loose there. And the way it might or might not make my top half look like one big lump instead of two beautiful whatever they should be.
But seriously, I have to say it is my two girls grabbing the fun things I have made for them, and staring at the pictures, and asking so many questions about them, it warms my heart.

Love that kit! I'd have to say my favorite thing right now is documenting all the small things that make up my life right now. Stuff like my morning breakfast, my favorite smoothie, my route to work. One day I'll look back and remember what music I was listening to in '08. Very cool!

My favorite thing is taking pictures. I enjoy challenging myself to capture the moment, the everyday. I also love getting a bunch of photos to scrap and share with others. This provides me with a lot of inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway!

My favorite thing is looking back at stuff and seeing how much my kiddo has grown - it gives me momentum to keep going!
Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

Hi Ali,
My favorite part of memory keeping right now is that my children are finally old enough to document their own feelings about the things we do and really enjoy helping me create!

I am a Mom of 4, soon to be single again after 17 years, going through a very public difficult time. On top of that I lost my job in Nov. 27. Despite all this, I find hope, comfort, peace in scrapbooking. Remembering all the happy times, then and now, because in some way this time needs to be documented too, so when my kids and I reach the other side we can say "we did it"-together!

I realize I'm comment number 1429, but just wanted to add that my fav part of memory keeping right now is recording the interactions and amazing love that all four of my kids have for each other. I know, as siblings, they will always love each other, but the daily 'i love you' and the cuddles and kisses they exchange will be few and far between in a few years.

Hi Ali, right now my favorite thing is capturing the everyday moments. This is our last summer as a family of 4 so I have been documenting what our life is like right now :) Love it!!

My favourite thing is the fact on how therapeutic I have found it to be. I can journal about things I can never share with people and be released from the negative things in my life.

Right now- my favorite thing about memory keeping is the memories & nostalgia of it all. This summer I have been on a mission to get all the photos I have organized. This is a MAJOR undertaking.
While cleaning out my dads storage unit I found the greatest treasure of all. An old leather suitcase complete with luggage tags still attached. Inside though is a history none of my siblings or I knew about. My dad from tiny til after grad school. This encompassed life in 3-4 decades. Texas A&M,Army, Berlin, Italy, South Texas & a vast array of other places. Letters from my Great Grandfather to my dad, family bible that dates back to 1800's.
Fortunately my father's family were excellent record keepers as far as the info about the pics being written on the back.
Now I have new reasons for scrapbooking- it's in my DNA. hee hee
Wonder if some of these pics from A&M could help with scholarships?? Hmmmmm.

i've always been a scrapaholic, but lately blogging is getting addicting! it's amazing how easy computers make things... much easier to write stuff down with a fun audience as well! that's my fav these days!

HI Ali!!
My favorite thing is making a mini album and watching the reaction of the recipient when he/she goes through it. I just made a quick little book for a retiring coworker and it came out great! I found a cool Hallmark card that plays music to include along with the memorabilia from his tenure with our company! So much fun to make & give!! Thank you! Kris in Cali

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT MEMORY KEEPING RIGHT NOW IS TO KNOW THAT EVERY ALBUM I MADE WILL BE SHARING WITH FUTURE GENERATIONS. THEY WILL KNOW ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCES, NICE MOMENTS, CELEBRATIONS. THAT MOTIVATES ME TO MAKE EVERY LAYOUT MORE BEAUTIFUL.

My favorite thing is watching my 18 year old son and his friends look over the albums where they are included in the pictures and layouts.
Saving the memories and journalling for my son of what is going on now, as he is forgetting certain things already.
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