Every Thursday, I will post a review of either a scrapbooking related blog or book. Please comment below with suggestions for blogs and books I should review. Thanks for all of your suggestions! The Everyday Scrapper lives up to its … Continue reading
The story that my dissertation tells about scrapbooking is about how scrapbooking is a way to both view the world and communicate that one’s life has value. Most scrapbookers come to view the world through the eyes of a member … Continue reading
Today I am going to talk to you about the different styles of scrapbook albums. In particular, the focus is on the hardware the album uses: strap-hinge, post-bound, 3-ring, or slip-in. It can be overwhelming going to a craft superstore … Continue reading
Many people begin scrapbooking to document life changing events in their life (e.g., marriage, birth of a child, retirement, death of a loved one, wedding anniversary, an important trip). Some of these people become scrapbookers and some of these people … Continue reading
Ali Edwards is giving away a digital element on her blog. Becky Higgins talks about her picture-a-day philosophy on her blog a couple of weeks ago. Wow, a picture every day! I don’t know if I am up for that … Continue reading
This is the first installment of the B & B Reviews. I have been following Cathy Zielske’s Blog for a few months now, but have been familiar with her as a scrapbooking celebrity for a few years. I remember browsing … Continue reading
One reason I focused on scrapbooking for my dissertation research is because the industry grew so quickly in a short period of time. I began working in the industry in 2003, which is around the time the industry was peaking. … Continue reading
Erin Doland of Unclutterer had an interesting post raising the question about whether people preserve for posterity or are hoarding. Where does scrapbooking fit into this? I like to believe I am scrapbooking for posterity and am not hoarding, but … Continue reading
This post refers to my dissertation but is not really about my dissertation. In my dissertation, I used the words artists, crafters, hobbyists, and handcrafters interchangeably when referring to scrapbookers. I found that scrapbookers consider their work to be both … 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.
