I do find Ali quite inspiring also. Even though her blog is very product driven and comercial now, her style never fails to make me want to grab for my stash and start scrapping. I love the way every single page she creates has a story about her or her children's lives. Not just the 'gorgeous' or 'i adore you' type pages that we all did when we first started scrapping but REAL journalling about REAL events.
I know journalling frightens some scrappers, and it isn't everyone's cup of tea i admit. Recently i read something that Leanne Stamatellos wrote for a recent magazine and i was totally nodding along with it. I felt that i could have written it word for word! Check out the latest Scrapbooking Memories for her amazing article.
What story are you telling in your scrapping?!
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I guess a few people may be wondering what is happening with this blog - it seems awfully quiet lately! I wont speak for the other girls (Sue and Meredith) but personally i have needed some time away from the blog - with all the hustle and bustle of the retreat and in that lovely peacefulness afterwards it seemed like the right time to 'take a break'.
I hope everyone understands...
The desire to blog and post challenges again is starting to come back for me so i am sure things will be firing up again soon.
Remember that we get enthused to post when we know that we have visitors. Please say hello if you stop by.
8 comments:
I always pop in when I see the blog updated!! Keep it coming!! xxx
I always pop in when I see the blog updated!! Keep it coming!! xxx
Oops! x
Looks like Ali's keen :-P
I also drop in, and I'm excited to see the possibility of a 2011 retreat on the side banner :) :)
Looking forward to see what challenges you have instore for us this year- and looking forward to giving them ago myself!!
xx Lauren
hello.
yes Ali E is so real with it esp the journaling side of it.
I visit her blog every time its updated to be inspired and motivated to scrap and to live life to the max.
... Hello ... just passing by !
Fair enough having a break from it all Amanda, a well deserved break !!
:)
Hellooooooo!
I think you have all earned a well-deserved break to recharge your scrapping batteries. Blurf around, have a bit of a play doing stuff for you, and your creative juices will be bubbling over into this blog in no time!
xx michelle
I have my hand up as one those people who regularly drop in and dont say anything, oops, and I should. I love watching everyones take on a subject or criteria. I know we are all busy and my lot just became a bit more so, but no complaints, as I am looking forward to the challenge. I think the blog is fantastic and i love to be able to pop in and see. I agree with the other girls, enjoy some time, you have earned it.
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