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5 Easy Ways to Stop Scrapbooking Overwhelm

01/3/2018

Crafty Julie | 5 Easy Ways to Stop Scrapbooking Overwhelm

Have you ever sat down at your desk for the evening to scrapbook and don’t know where to start? Before you know it, three hours have passed and you haven’t touched a single photo. More than likely, you’ve managed to sift through some papers and scrolled through Instagram for inspiration. You’re ... read more

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Scrapbooker’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

11/9/2017

Holiday Gift Guide for Scrapbookers

We all love to find great gifts for our loved ones, but it can be hard to pick out exactly what they want, especially when it comes to scrapbooking and crafting! Sometimes the best presents are the ones that show we pay attention to their passions. With the holiday season quickly approaching, ... read more

Filed Under: Craft Room, Cricut Projects, Digital + Hybrid, Organization, Photography, Project Life, Scrapbooking, Traditional 9 Comments

10 Ways to Bring Creativity Back Into Your Life

08/17/2017

Crafty Julie | 10 Ways to Bring Creativity Back Into Your Life

Recently I wrote about How to Make Time to Be Creative. After hearing the advice multiple times, it finally hit me. You don’t find the time to pursue your passions, you make the time to do them. And this was the truth for me. But getting to that point took practice and also different ideas of how I ... read more

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How to Make Time to Be Creative

08/3/2017

Crafty Julie | How to Make Time to Be Creative

“You don’t find time to be creative, you make time for it.” I had never heard this advice before until I heard Becky Higgins mention it on her Instagram. Her comment made me think about how I could use that advice for my own life. After my daughter turned one, I realized that I was missing the ... read more

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DIY Rustic Wood Backdrop for Close Up Photography

07/27/2017

Crafty Julie | DIY Rustic Wood Backdrop for Close Up Photography

A great way to take more interesting photos for up-close objects is to use a background that gives your objects character. I’m obsessed with the look of wooden backdrops for close-up photography. For my Etsy Shop I have used books, antique trays, quilts, and other larger objects as backgrounds and ... read more

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Hi, I'm Julie! I've been on a journey to bring creativity back into my life and I want you to do the same. Lets lead our best creative life together through scrapbooking & crafting in a way that works for us. I'm a lifelong scrapbooker and crafter. I love making beautiful things, spending time with my family, and sharing our memories. Join me today to prioritize your creative passions and lead your best creative life.

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