Scrapbooking with MDS

I’ve always loved the idea of scrapbooking and I’ve enjoyed it when I’ve done it but I’ve resisted the urge to do too much because I’m afraid I’ll get addicted and find myself scrapping at every opportunity – or bemoaning the fact that I don’t have time to do it. But…now I’ve found My Digital Studio, there’s just no hope. I’m hooked!

This is my first ever digital scrapbook page. And I love it. I love the page. I love the reaction I get when people see it. And I loved making it! I loved that it wasn’t messy and that I could quickly undo mistakes or change my mind. I love that I could do things like ‘stamp’ the words half on and half off the photo. I loved that I had access to stamps and images that I don’t have as real life stamp sets or that have retired. I loved that I could get the look of stitching without having to sew. I especially love that it’s so easy to post on Facebook, send in an email and SHARE IT!

There isn’t a particular story behind this photo but it’s one of my favourites of my family. We went for a spur of the moment walk in the Australian Garden at Cranbourne and everyone was in a good mood. The light was lovely so we had the camera out taking a few pictures and had complete co-operation from everyone which is not always the case. My kids don’t usually like the intrusion of being asked to stay still for a photo – they’re just too eager to be active and doing something. Or they simply get bored with the idea of it. This time there was no agenda and no desperation to get a particular shot or document a particular occasion so it was more standing around hugging and grinning than posing. And the results blew me away. I love the warmth and the closeness of those three heads so close together. I love looking at the similarities and the differences in their features. And I love that they’re all looking back at me.

His awesomeness  – who loves family photos – has never seen the point of scrapbooking. He likes things simpler and without fuss. But even he had to admit that there was something more to be gained, something more emotional about looking at this than looking at the original photo. Do you agree?

There’s another photo taken on the same day of me with the two boys and you can bet that’s going to get similar treatment before too long. I’ll be sure to share it with you when it does.

Cheers

Genna

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