Once a month I report my scrapbooking expenses in an effort to make myself accountable and motivate msyelf to use the scrapbook supplies I already have as part of Minimalist Scrapbooking. I stuck with the basics this month, yet still … Continue reading
Each Wednesday, I write a post from my dissertation. The main difference between most diaries or journals and scrapbooks is that the latter includes photographs along with words instead of just words. Others argue that journals can also contain photographs, … Continue reading
I’ve decided that in two weeks (July 16-22) I will complete a Week in the Life. That gives me a week to prepare a base of an album for the project and a bit of time before my semester begins … Continue reading
Each Wednesday, I write a post from my dissertation. In popular culture, scrapbooks are described as “essentially a photograph album with decorations” (Anonymous 2007:73). My respondents would probably agree with this assessment, but would also be quick to point out … Continue reading
I have a confession to make. I am a Project Life dropout. Last December, I told you about my plans for a Minimalist Project Life. By early February, I had enough but was giving it one more chance. I told my … Continue reading
Each Wednesday, I write a post from my dissertation. Over the last few months, I’ve shared with you my findings from chapter five of my study. I’ve spent time discussing how family, gender, race, and religion shape scrapbooking. The posts: … Continue reading
It does seem a bit strange to write blog posts about scrapbooking and not include photographs. As part of my research, I took photographs of every layout I was shown by respondents. I only have permission to share those photos … Continue reading
There is no way I am going to get my layout finished until later next week, so my apologies for only sharing my photos. Check out my Take Twelve Photos and Layouts: January’s Take Twelve February’s Take Twelve March’s … Continue reading
Each Wednesday, I write a post from my dissertation. Last week, I talked a bit about scrapbooking and religion with a focus on actual religion. The other interesting finding regarding religion and scrapbooking is how some respondents had a religious-like … Continue reading
It is time for Take Twelve again. Each month in 2012, I’m joining Ella Publishing’s Take Twelve challenge. The goal of the 2012 Take Twelve Project is to take 12 photos on the 12th day of each month for a full 12 months—and … Continue reading
Stephanie Medley-Rath is a sociologist and scrapbooker who studies scrapbooking and memory keeping. Scrapworthy Lives is a blog focused on her sociological analysis of scrapbooking, with a sprinkling of posts about Stephanie's own scrapbooking projects.
