Monday Giveaway : Studio Calico

Ahh, if only I scrapped 10 years ago when my first DD was born.. I'd be able to look back on all her first and remember every tiny little detail. That's what preserving memories to me means.. recording all the details.. even if there are minute, kwim?

Memory Keeping is important now, because I have a child...and time truly is flying by now. If I don't record the memories...will I remember them in a few years?

memory keeping for me is making sure that i have the special moments saved and not on my computer only. this computer will help me with my memories, but there is something special about being able to touch what you make.

I have a terrible memory (I can barely remember my past and the little things always slip away). That is what I try to remember, the little things. How my son looked going to school or how he lost his tooth. If I don't take a photo and write it down I will not remember it. Its very sad. I wish I was like others that could remember going to school or their first Halloween. But since my parents didn't take thousands of photos, those memories are lost. I don't want to lose a minute of my kids lives.
Thanks for the giveaway!

my favorite thing about memory keeping is combining the story held in a photo with some additional words.....mostly inspired by my children-thier stories-thier growth.

Hi Ali,
I'm new to scrapbooking, but my favorite thing about memory keeping now is all of the creative ideas that I've read on your blog (and others) about the importance of capturing the MOMENTS of life, and the wonderful array of supplies and embellishments that can help me do this.
I lost my Mom (my best friend) very unexpectedly in February - and in sorting through her things with my sister, our favorite keepsakes were little things that indeed recall moments: Mom's favorite vase, her magnifying glass, the dictionary she always kept by her chair, the pitcher she always used used for lemonade, the juice glasses we used at breakfast, etc. These tangible things have no monetary value, but are priceless to me precisely because having them calls to mind the moments I was so blessed to have.
It seems that memory keeping today realizes the importance of capturing moments - and after all, what is a life, but a series of moments?
I very much enjoy your blog, and your artistic style - I think you're very gifted. And thank you for the opportunity to win one of these kits!
Linda

Hi Ali,
My favorite thing about memory keeping is getting other people excited, right now a coworker and my mother-in-law are hooked, which is a great way to share something I absolutely LOVE doing!
Wendy

My favorite thing about memory keeping are all the great new embellishments and techniques used to jazz up our pages. I'm so thankful I started scrapbooking when my twins were newborn. I think the memories I am putting down on paper are going to be such treasures to our little family one day.
Time goes by so fast, and it's impossible to remember all the little details.

Count me in!!! Love the kit.
Linda, California

I have 3 & 5 year old boys and right now my favorite thing to do with them is to read their scrapbooks at bedtime instead of regular stories. Listening to them 'remember' the moment provides me with more insite to the journaling that can always be added/changed the next day while it is fresh in my memory. They each have 3 albums and I just rotate them around and I am sure to ask a ton of questions about what they remember. I am always greatful for the information tha is provided on your blog ... IT IS MY FAVORITE!!

Right now, I'm more into the photography side of things and I'm about to get into an organizing mode.

My favorite thing is that I can "find" myself again, both through the art of creating a page or project and looking at past projects. I'm going through some painful personal times right now, but it helps to know that I was happy once and can be happy again -- I have pictures as proof. Right?! :)

I am SO new to all of this. I have art journals, travel journals and mini books galore that I have made, but never included photos and now as I am starting to I love it. I am noticing the little things more and more and in keeping a record I look back and in a short time I have some wonderful memories. you are a big inspiration! thank you!

mini books are my most fav thing...I love to store everyday ephemera in mini books for my boys :) thanks for all the inspiration - anna :)

my favorite thing right now is taking photos, it makes me look at things from a fresh perspective. thanks for the fun giveaway.

Wow!Very generous

I have three young boys and our days are filled with a frenzy of activity. I love to savor quiet time at night to really process and appreciate the time my family spends together. Even when I can't find time to create, I realize that I am so much more aware of the little everyday moments that used to go unnoticed before I started scrapbooking.

My favorite thing about memory keeping right now is that I am actually preserving memories for my family. It toke a while for me to give up trying to scrapbook perfectly, in order of events and with the latest product. Now I am keeping moments that my family can remember and cherish. using what ever I have on hand, any way I want. I can finally say I am at peace with scrapbooking, because I dont I preserve memories.

My favorite thing about memory keeping right now is my blog. I have always written memories down but I am documenting so much more now that I have a blog. I keep it private so I can write exactly what I am feeling without worrying about other people reading it.
BUT, I was just reading my mom's hand written memory notebooks from when I was a child and it reminded me I need to actually WRITE in my kids journals too. I have been bad at that since I started my blog.

I love many things about memory keeping...most recently in the wake of my new marriage is documenting the beginning of my new family