Scrapbooking 101: My Way (But Not the Only Way)

2026-06-02 16:24

From blog Blue Collar Red Lipstick

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Scrapbooking 101: My Way (But Not the Only Way)

In case you were wondering, I’m still fully onboard the scrapbooking train. In fact, I’m more onboard than ever. Obsessed, you might say. Scrapbooking is that magical thing that reconciles not one but two sets of conflicting paradigms in my life. Item one: creative self-expression feeds my soul, but the drive for external validation that is built into many creative pursuits feels soul-crushing. Item two: having a meditation practice contributes to my mental wellbeing, but my neurodivergent brain can’t handle most typical meditation practices. Scrapbooking is a creative but inherently personal pursuit; the objects I create cannot be monetized and, therefore, their...

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