She is not a scrapbooker and started telling me all the reasons why she doesn't scrapbook and I shared with her all the reasons I do. I'm sure many of you have had the same conversations time and time again. I'm not looking to convert a bunch of people to scrapbooking (although, wouldn't that be fun!), I just want to take the intimidation factor out of the hobby. I have discovered such joy in this craft and I want to share that with others, don't you?
I would love to hear your responses to the reasons people give for not wanting to scrapbook.
For example, a big one I hear all the time is...
Reason: "I could never create pages like I see in magazines."Will you share your reasons/responses in this post? Some of the other common themes are no time, too messy, etc. Maybe we can come up with a clever way to get people over the intimidation of scrapbooking. :-)
Response: "They don't have to be amazing works of art. Slap down two pictures on a piece of paper and WHAM!, you've scrapbooked. And, the bonus...you saved 2 pictures from the bottom of a shoebox."
I love this layout, Carrie!!!! The biggest reason I hear people say is, I don't have the time! I always respond with, we make time for things we enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteCute layout, Carrie.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest reason I always hear is "TIME". People always ask me how I find the time to scrapbook. I just tell them it is one of my priorities and so I make time for it (not easy with 5 kids--but that also means I have TONS to document and remember).
Another reason is people don't know how to start. It can be overwhelming with all of the product available. I usually suggest to them to start with a kit or coordinating line of paper. That way some of the guess work is taken out of knowing what to use. And I mention they don't have to start from the beginning--just start with some pictures that make you smile.
Sorry that was probably too long of an answer :) Thanks!
Great, Mel! And you are a great example that time really isn't an issue...if you can do it, anyone can!
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