Why Scrapbooking is Good for Your Health
Reason #5
 It will keep your heart happy. This is probably the most important benefit of all. Scrapbooking is so much more than paper, ink, and photos. With each memory you preserve on a page, you’re celebrating a relationship. Whether it’s the people you’re scrapbooking with or the people whose faces are in your photos, there’s no denying that scrapbooking brings families and friends closer together. Not only will your level of happiness go through the roof, but you will also inspire generations to come to preserve and share the moments that matter most. CTMH has wonderful products for scrapbookers! See the extensive product line here Close To My Heart

Why Scrapbooking is Good for Your Health
Reason #4!
It’s an excellent social mechanism. The wonder of scrapbooking is that it can be done together or alone—it’s entirely up to you. If you’re in desperate need of solitude, give yourself a little “scrapcation,” and lock yourself in your craft room for a few hours. You’ll emerge refreshed and ready to rejoin the ranks of society. On the flip side, if you’re in need of some human interaction, gather up your friends and scrapbook a few memories together. Introverted or extroverted, scrapbooking is what you need.
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Why Scrapbooking is Good for Your Health
Reason #3!
3. It will give your brain a workout. Reliving memories and trying to remember details, like how old your son was during that trip to Hawaii or the name of that mysterious relative, is hard work for your brain. But every time you exercise those rusty synapses, you’ll help keep your mind sharp and your memories even sharper. To learn more about CTMH, click on this link Close To My Heart

Why Scrapbooking is Good For Your Health
Reason #2!

2. It’s a form of meditation. When you sit down to work on creating a scrapbook page, your ever-racing mind is forced to concentrate on the here and now. How will you fit these photos onto one layout? What color of ink would work best with this stamp? How wide should you cut that strip of paper? These are the questions that will distract your mind, giving you welcome reprieve from the everyday demands and worries of life. Interested in seeing what CTMH is all about? Click here for my web site Close To My Heart

Did you know that scrapbooking is good for your health?
Over the next 5 days, I'll be sharing an article published by CTMH about the reasons why. Here's #1!

1. It will lower your stress levels. Controlling paper and ink is a whole lot easier than navigating relationships with the *in-laws. When you feel your blood pressure rising, take a deep breath and settle into your creative process. You’ll find that the stress will leave your body. In fact, engaging in any creative hobby is proven to reduce anxiety. So if anyone ever doubts your coping methods, you’ve got science on your side.
*Side note - I LOVE my in-laws, no stress there for me!

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Use What You Have!

Today, I'll be featuring another designer, Susan Ricker.
I love seeing all of the different styles that everyone creates and this one is no exception. Susan makes great use of the supplies she owns and her pages are full of excitement and love. Use up all of those supplies you've been "saving!"   (Then you can get more!)
Thank you, Susan for submitting these layouts!

Share the Little Things
You may not remember seeing Shirley Temple movies when they were first released, but I know that maybe you saw them later, just like I did. As a matter of face, I even watched them with my daughters - probably in VCR form!
I've had a couple of my new MSS friends send me samples of their work and I thought I would start by sharing some lovely layouts created by Rita J. Taylor.
She and her mom both shared a love for Shirley Temple and the sweet movies she was in. Boy......they don't make them like they used to!
Thank you for submitting these layouts, Rita! I'm sure everyone will enjoy!

I've got a new workshop for you!

Introducing....... 

Happy Times!

JUST 8 KITS AVAILABLE!

DON'T DELAY SIGNING UP!

You will find so many reasons to love this set of beautiful layouts! Featuring lovely, soft shades of rose, cranberry, oranges, blues and green. 
The paper has beautiful poppies, wood grains, and gold foil sheets.
In this workshop, you will complete 12 pages (6-double page spreads) 
It includes a CTMH Limited Edition paper pack, plus cardstock and a package of shiny sparkles. Bling, Bling! 
Most images are pre-stamped for you, but may require cutting. 
All instructions are included.

Cost for this workshop is $50

THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE OFFERED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 6 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 10 AM

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH DAY YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND WHEN YOU RSVP!

susan@mysistersscrapbook.com