Are you an event scrapbooker - or an emotion scrapbooker?  I love to scrapbook the events - such as birthdays and holidays, but there is also something very therapeutic about scrapbooking through the hard times too! 

Normally I journal by hand, erasing the pencil marks when I am done.  This time, I wanted to showcase the journaling more, so it was done on the computer with white cardstock then matted, using a simple eyelet to coordinate the colors together.  I chose photos that corresponded with the journaling...in this case, I lost my 2nd husband to suicide and my dad 5 years to the day later...3 days after my birthday.  This one event shook me to my very core and really made me who I am today. 

The paper I used was from American Crafts 2 sided cardstock collection from quite a few years ago.  I made a quick buckle out of ribbon and a soda pop top embossed in white powder to create a unique look!  I used the extra paper (only the other side) for matting, and the title was done using alphabet rub-ons to make it more personalized. 

Scrapbooking is very therapeutic whether you are doing a layout such as this, or just scrapbooking your regular pictures...there is just something about relaxing and getting into a different frame of mind!  I hope you enjoy your weekend...make sure you play a bit and create!  I'm working on Valentines stuff and a bit of Easter cards too, will share as I can!  Thank you for visiting -

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme