Thanks for stopping by! I believe scrapbooking is all about preserving memories. Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or beginner, I think you’ll enjoy what’s in store for you here at the Café. I hope to provide tips, inspiration & information about scrapbooking resources. I’ll also be available to help you tackle any challenges you may face. So, sit a spell, browse the menu categories and enjoy a “fresh cup” of inspiration in the galleries. I look forward to scrapping with you…
It’s a brand-new year and I thought I’d start 2026 with basically the same simple tip I’ve used as the first post of the new year several times now. Pick a word for the year! January always feels like a clean slate, the perfect moment to pause and reflect before stepping into the rest of the year. It’s less about rigid resolutions and more about creating an anchor I can return to whenever I need clarity throughout the year. It…
2026 is now less than 2 days away! Coming to grips with the new year should involve looking ahead. This is the perfect time to try and let go of all the less than pleasant features of 2025. But letting go isn’t always easy, is it? In some ways it’s an issue of relinquishing control. Stop gripping so tightly. Tell life what you want, but let the universe decide how and when. Surrendering control opens the path for things to…
As children we likely all had a Christmas list for Santa. Certainly, we eagerly anticipated the grandeur of all the presents wrapped beneath the tree. But only heaven knows that all those packages and bows can never heal the aching human soul. What is this illusion called the innocence of youth? Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth of Christmas. As a grown up, I have a very different Christmas list. This year has been…
Today I want to spend some time talking about what each of us do nearly every day. We create! We create ART! Our art is a powerful tool. It allows us to process, remember, celebrate and heal. Carrie Fisher’s quote shown in the featured image at the top of this post very simply captures the essence of art being healing. More importantly we must remind ourselves that art heals not only ourselves. It can also heal all those who may…
Last week I talked about introspection. Today I want to touch on all the struggles so many people face these days and how to still find peace. People everywhere are dealing with everyday annoyances or full-on life altering tragedies. The person dealing with unfair treatment at work. A young mother recently diagnosed with brain cancer. An elderly couple waiting to buy groceries because their Social Security check is later this month. The people struggling to pay for basic healthcare. The…