Hello, it's Marlene. Today I am talking about
something I rarely get to do, scrapbook shop. Oh sure, I can do some damage when
presented with the opportunity, but the closest scapbook store to me is 2 1/2
hours one way so I am usually promoting making your own backgrounds and
embellishments. During a recent visit to my sister's (near Detroit, Michigan), I
did my usual excursion refilling my supplies and checking out new stuff, buying
pretty generic things on spec so to speak. Since starting with a photo is
essential to my process, the way I scrap shop is backwards because I don't plan
ahead far enough to have a series of photos in mind. That is the downside of
being a random scrapper.
Even while taking photos of the basilisk, I knew I
was going to scrap it, but the pictures didn't enter my mind while I was
in the stores. I am frustrating like that. My trip was extended
(now that I'm retired, I can do that) so I decided to treat myself to the luxury
of going to Archivers with a specific project in mind. All of you who live near
scrapbook stores are so lucky! I took my time choosing papers and accessories to
match my picture, only another scrapper will understand how enjoyable that is.
This Authentique line was perfect and once back in my scraproom, this page fell
together quickly. In the future, this scrapper will try to be more disciplined
and have a few photos in reserve.
I had to look really close to figure out what a basolisk was. Great phtot and good job picking your papers etc.
ReplyDeleteMy nearest store would be in Dubai or in Singapore - a 3 hour flight from India...LOL! Great job, Marlene. Love the subject of your page and your pps.
ReplyDeleteMy nearest LSS is about an hour away, but even when there were four stores within 10 minutes of my house, I still didn't take pictures to the store and purchase with specific layouts in mind. I guess I'm a 'backwards' shopper too!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the project, and the idea of taking the picture with you was great. But I didn't understand was is in the photo? What is a basilisk?
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