Self Taught Papercrafters

I've been scrapbooking and making cards actively since 2003; before I even know that there was such a thing as scrapbooking (papercrafting). I am a self taught scrapbooker/card maker. Even though it's been over 10 years since I purchased my first paper pack for set of stickers, I'm still behind with the scrapbooking trends. I go to crops and visit scrapbooking social sites and belong to several groups. I feel so intimidated. I started Royal Scrap Club in 2003 after finishing embellished Sunday School folders for my pre school aged students. I feel so behind. I have so many stamps and inks. But what the heck do I do with them. Now, I'm behind on something else... The Julie Nutting Prima Paper Dolls. I will I ever get caught up!!!!!!!

Hey, as I type this mini rant... I have an idea. I'm going to reach out into my papercrafting circle and find some experienced scrapbooker/card makers and have a Boot Camp... Humm, this is going to be good.

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October 7, 2011: Scraps Of Color Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop!

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SOC Celebrate #8 Blog Hop: Day 2

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