This is my 52nd layout based on the Scrapbook Steals mid-week mojo sketch. I stumbled across SS when they were on the 6th sketch, and I'm proud to say that I've faithfully created a layout each and every week since that time, even going back to catch up on 1-5 in later weeks. I have been incredibly inspired and have learned so much. I look forward to all of the feedback the Scrapbook Steals girls give and I've learned to break out of my comfort zone. My old layouts all kinda looked the same, with little variation from "my style". I had never scrapped off of a sketch before, thinking that I would be better off "doing my own thing". Now I sometimes have a hard time creating without a sketch. I've learned to adapt them to fit my photos, changing things as I go to make it my own. Before Scrapbook Steals, I tried to spend a few hours of crafty time each month, but only when I had a big block of free time. Now I've learned to work as I have time, even if that means I only have 10 minutes to move things around or make a quick adjustment. If I get frustrated, I just wait and come back to it later when I've had more inspiration. And I'm so excited to show off my work to people who truly appreciate this hobby. It's definitely a labor of love, but I think it's all worth it! The memories that I've captured are priceless and I love looking back thru my pages with my kids!
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