Handmade by Rika: May 2011

I suppose its a good way to start documenting our life on National Scrapbooking Day. I thought that I wasnt going to go to any events at all. I decided to start collecting old photos of the boys and Don even though I wasnt in their life back when the boys are still little and that we've only been together for 2 years. I want to document our wonderful life, and how its such a great feeling to see these old photos. Margaret was the first person I know who actually does the craft and at first I was skeptical about it since my specialty lies to the needlework - card-making was going to be something Id try and after a few weeks I went to work and decided.. I AM GOING TO SCRAPBOOK - I AM GOING TO BE A "SCRAPPER". From there, went to the library right after work and borrowed all of the scrapbooking they have on the shelf, and even requested tons of other books from the other libraries in the city. I have 43 something books about scrapbooking... and Ive only been looking for ideas and techniques. Im really happy I went to the parties this weekend. I met Robin who sells Creative Memories and then Stephanie who is also a consultant for the same company. I was very impressed on how my weekend flew by and I felt like I did something for myself. With the whole weekend.. Ive only managed to finish 3 pages..... I hope that soon I can do 88 pages in one weekend - Like Rachel did (one of the girls from the party. Looking at their pages inspire me to be even more creative. These are the first pages I've ever made.... I hope that I can hone and be better.......