Three Things : On The Road

It is hard not to get tied up in all the goodies available out there, but if you really get down to it, the journaling and the photos are the most important things to capture your memories. Thanks for the great ideas, my vacation is coming up next week, and I think I'll take a cue from you and give this a try!!!

Out of curiosity - why do you take a glue stick verses a two sided adhesive?

those are the best scissors EVER !!!

These travel albums are what got me started on "Ali". Love the simplicity and functionality. REMEMBER so much more about our family trips now even though I seldom finish my vacation books!
Today's quote on your blog is a lot to think on: "Mary Cholmondeley : Every year I live I am more convinced that the waste of life lies in the love we have not given, the powers we have not used, the selfish prudence that will risk nothing, and which shirking pain, misses happiness as well. No one ever yet was the poorer in the long run for having once in a lifetime 'let out all the length of all the reins'."
The older I get (34), the more I value what the author calls "prudent love". That calculated, sure, disciplined, practiced, intentional, balanced, wise love that grows over time. THAT is truly an unselfish love.
I need more of that kind of love! Thanks for making me think, though backward!

I was just telling my oldest son the other day that I needed to fix up a small take along scrapping kit with me for just every day use. It never fails I am at my mom's house or run into some one and need to scrap something..or just need a pair of scissors. Great tip Ali. Thanks.

Do you try to integrate your travel journal into your full-size scrapbook? I've always kept a travel journal and found it useful to refer back to when making my scrapbook, but I would love to find a way to integrate the two. I like the idea of bringing a few tools along to make the travel journaling process more creative!

Hi Ali, I have a question about scissors and travel. Do you ever take scissors on the plane with you on your trips?
I know there are regulations, but do you have a particular reccomendation? (I never check baggage, so most scissors are out). Thank you!

Hey Ali, I just bought your book life artist yesterday. I cant wait to start new projects.
I went to Windy City Scrapbooking yesterday for the first time and they told me you were there. Thats pretty cool.
Will you be at your booth at CHA on a Sat.? In Chicago this year.
If so I cant wait to meet you.
Have a Happy 4th!

simple and inspiring, thank you :)

Hey there Ali! I've always loved your scrapping-on-the-road-types-of-albums. And I've got all the stuff - very little stuff - to do my own in August!
thanks for the inspiration!

I love your travel albums. I did one when I went to Ireland in April. It turned out great!! I even got me a portable printer. I loved having everything done by the time I got home from my trip. I was also very aware of taking pictures just for the album. You rock Ali!!

Ali, the pictures of your recent trip to Chicago with Simon and Chris are so right on that no words are needed. I felt like I was on the swing and looking up at the buildings. Simon is one little guy with tons of personality, it's written all over his face, especially that little smile that extends to his eyes. I did join the club where I get the kit and pre-ordered the add-ons, and it seems it was a good decision! I have no plans this year, but have vacations from all over the world yet to scrap.
I enjoy many SB artists and their works, but You are the only one that truly inspires me to step outside of my comfort zone. I have downloaded digital "stuff' to attempt my first page. I don't have a clue, but you said anyone can scarapbook digitally. I fall into that category! I have your digital CD's, not sure how to use them, but that is okay!!!! You are a rock star and tell Simon we love astronauts here in Houston! My favorite vacations are a mixture of go and see combined with peace, calm no interruptions of the beach. The beach is my favorite. Tell Simon I hope to meet him one day. He is my hero!

I do the same! There are so may things to find for cutting and pasting!

I just found your blog and I love it! I do a lot of digital collages and stuff in my day job. But this idea is great for my upcoming road trip, thanks so much for the inspiration!!