WOW life really got a hold of me this time. Its been REALLY long since I last posted.

In a bout of nostalgia I was remembering how much I miss the days when I had time to scrapbook!With 2 little ones my time is not my own. So in an effort to preserve my creativity and love for scrapbooking Ive tried to do more on the digital side. Even my site has elements from a digital scrapbooking kit I sell on the web store.

I think I have mentioned this site before but they really have evolved since the days of just putting up some sketches made on the fly.

If you make it send me a pic to put up on the blog!

Don't mind the changes to our blog. I'm currently updating it. Soon the template will return back to normal and all your favorite features will be available again!

I’ve learned that though I make items to preserve memories the item itself needs to be preserved as well.

Lately Ive been coating my projects with Mod Podge. They have matte, glossy, even sparkles! I use the gloss to give a nice sheen to my projects and the matte when I just want the added protection.

This really helps when you have handmade or papered projects like albums and altered tins that get a lot of handling. This will keep the paper from smudging, fading or becoming dirty and worn.

You can also use mod podge to stiffen paper and make it thicker.

I am coordinating the Itchin To Scrap Christmas card swap!

So, how does a card swap work?

Basically, you make a bunch of the same cards (handmade cards only, please) and mail them to me. I gather all of the cards and combine them all into different sets. Then, I send you back the same number of cards you sent me.

Why do a card swap?

Because it's nice to mix things up a bit. :-) I really enjoyed
sending out handmade cards to all my friends and family last year. It's much easier and cheaper to make one kind of card. By swapping, everyone can have an assortment!

Who can participate?

Everyone is welcome...from novice to expert. There will be a minimal fee charged (only $5) and that will help me offset the cost of all the shipping I'll have to do! PLUS...I hear there may be a prize for the best card involved!

Deadlines

Please let me know you are interested by November 20th. All cards need to be mailed no later than Dec 1 to be included in the swap. I will compile and send out the sets on Dec 6th so you can get them mailed by Christmas.

I know this is cutting it close this year, but if we can stick to the time frames, we should be okay. Please let me know if you'd like to participate! Please email me off list at caryn.salamy@gmail.com if you'd like to join.

Blessings!
Caryn