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Thanks Ali for arranging such wonderful opportunites for us to learn about many new companies and their product lines. I usually have some time about once a week to scrapbook/make cards. Sometimes in a class or with a friend or by myself. With friends is my favorite way to create.

Well l'd love to be able to scrap at least once a week, but it just doesn't happen. At this moment, l'm kind of in a creative block, so thanks for your earlier post on this. I do think about it every day though!

I see my life so very differently since I started scrapbooking a few years ago. I've always enjoyed taking photos, but they were mostly just occasions or vacations. Now I find that I am more aware of my life today, and all of the ordinary everyday things. This awareness has also helped me deal so much better with my best friend who just recently was diagnosed with breast cancer [she has gone through surgery to have a breast removed and is now taking chemo treatments]. We have found positive things about this and have even managed to joke about her hair loss. She became interested in scrapping shortly after I did, but now I think I really scrapbook daily, even if I'm not actually physically scrapbooking, I'm thinking about a comment she's made or a joke we've shared or even a few tear filled moments...and I think in my mind that this is how I want to remember this illness. I guess what I'm trying to say that I have this daily awareness of life now.

Wow, what awesome giveaways! I try to scrap on the weekends when I'm not running my kids around to all their activities!

I don't get to do it often, but when I do, I wait until everyone is in bed then I break out all of my stuff. It wouldn't be unusual to stay up until 4 or 5 in the morning just to be able to craft. For some reason, I don't get tired crafting :)--cleaning house, I get exhausted!

This weekend I'll be playing all weekend with the Inspired Group in NC. Was in group A with you last year Ali. The excitement is building as the ladies keep coming through the lobby. I'll be full of new ideas when I leave and plan on doing alot of scrapping, etc in the month of May.

I probably make only 2-4 pages a month now--and all digital as I have approached a family album this year from the project 365 perspective. I use stamps and scrapbook supplies, ESPECIALLY my computer...everyday.

I garden or papercraft at weekends....but am constantly scribbling down ideas and designs!

The short answer is not enough time. Probably three to four times a month.

I try to scrapbook as often as time allows -- usually 4-5 times a weeks for at least an hour at a time. Of course, it's not nearly as much as I'd like. I have tons of pictures to work on; it's endless. I do it for ME, I do it so my family can remember the good and not-so-good times we had; I do it because it's a creative release. Thank you for all the inspiration you provide.

I've been trying to find twenty minutes or so every day or maybe every other day just to do something. Make a quick card. Cut out some two-inch squares of fabric for my quilting project. Even just run my fingers through some stuff and pick out a few things to set on my desk with the thought that I might do something with them tomorrow...

I try to scrapbook at least 3 or 4 times a week, more if I can. I'm lucky because my family is very encouraging. If I don't feel inspired I try to do something else that is creative until I feel the need to get back to scrapbooking. Scrapbooking is the best!

I scrapbook about once every 3 months or so, but I tag my blog entries "To Scrap" so I can go back and capture everything. As for my hobbies/passions, I try to carve out at least one hour a week to do something creatively, just for me. Even if it's just organizing my supplies ... it fills that creative urge.

I try and scrapbook every chance I get, but usually it only turns out to be 3 days a week for just a few hours a day. I am always inspired when I get new products and photos!

Since moving (and becoming pregnant), I have not unpacked my scrapbooking supplies because I thought it was best to make room for baby BEFORE I become addicted and play. Although, my newer hobby is BLOGGING so that I can at least document my life even though I am not scrapbooking it.
I try to blog 3-5 times per week. And I check out other people's blogs DAILY!
I find both hobbies to be therapeutic.

Before Megan was born, I scrapped every six to eight weeks religiously. Since - well, let's just say it's been at least twelve weeks (today, holy cow) since I've done anything beyond Project 365 (although I'm loving that). I'm hoping to get her caught up by the end of summer though, and finish my poor son's first two-years album!

I am not a scrapper, but I make cards. Maybe twice a month- I need to make more time!

I scrapbook once a week, but spend a little time each day thinking about it and making notes. This helps to speed things along when I finally get the time to sit down with my photos.
Wendy Goodman

Except when going through those short times when I don't feel creative, I try to scrap at least once or twice a week - typically during my daughters weekend nap time. If I am feeling especially creative, that will stretch a couple hours after nap (thanks to my wonderful hubby).

I scrapbook in cycles. Sometimes I get to it weekly sometimes a few times a month. Sometimes I take a break for a month or two and then really feel the urge. Then I'll get excited and work on it for days at a time. Depends on how crazy life is.