🧡 3 Ways You Can Scrap a More Real Picture of Who You Are

February 27, 2024 | Digital Scrapper News | Volume 22, Issue 9

Hi there!

“If anyone could see me now, they’d think I was ridiculous!”

Do those words ever come out of your mouth, or is it just me? One of my favorite things to do is to giggle at myself. So, any time I do something ridiculous that makes me laugh, I snap a photo to remind myself that I’m not as put together as I think I am. It keeps me humble(r).

For example, as I was working at the island in my kitchen, I was a bit put off that my tea kept getting cold. So in my brain, it made sense to grab the wire rack from the microwave and put a burning candle under it. Well this wasn’t tall enough, so I spent a half hour trying to find something to hoist the rack up just a wee bit. Granola bars to the rescue. Problem solved! At last — every sip I took literally burned my lips off.

Let me just restate . . . If anyone could see me now, they’d think I was ridiculous!

Keeping It Real
One of the many things I dislike about social media is that it rarely depicts real life. Most people only share things that make them look good. But that’s not a good picture of who a person really is. This year especially, I’m trying hard to make sure my scrapbooks show who I really am—the good, the bad, and the ridiculous.

3 Ways You Can Scrap a More Real Picture of Who You Are

Take More Photos. It’s easy to remember to whip out your camera phone during big, handsome events. But what about the ups, downs, and mundane moments of everyday life? Get into the habit of snapping it all. It doesn’t cost you anything to take more photos, but it will help you to remember and share real life.
Don’t Dress It Up. Your photos don’t have to be perfect. Don’t worry about cleaning your house before you take photos. It’s okay if you haven’t put on makeup. Kids always have messy faces; there’s no need to spit-shine them before you snap the photo. These are all things that make you more relatable, more real.
Speak From the Heart. The best journaling you can do on a scrapbook page is the babbling kind. It’s the kind where you can hear tone of voice and really get a sense of what the speaker is feeling. It’s okay to use incomplete sentences and it’s totally okay to ramble on. Just speak from the heart and be real.

Ready For More??
Are you ready for more opportunities for sharing real life in a creative way? Keep reading . . .

2 NEW Classes for Procreate (Coming Soon)
This week, Syndee Rogers is releasing TWO NEW CLASSES for Procreate. If you are an iPad lover, or even if you have an iPad and have yet to use it, you will LOVE these two quick and splashy classes! Watch for them this week.

Semi-Annual BIG Sale (Coming Soon)
We only have a big sale twice a year–in the spring and in the fall. Our spring sale starts March 1, 2024. You’ll be able to save 30-50% on all classes, excluding bundles, plus we’ll have a giveaway on the blog and in Community!

Oh, and One More Thing!
Sheesh, I feel like I’ve already talked your ear off, but I just wanted to mention one more thing. Below you’ll find a new free video tutorial by Gina Harper. It’s quick and fun and guaranteed to add pizzaz to your next scrapbook page.

Love and creative success,

Jen White, Owner of Digital Scrapper & QwikLearn

Website | Classroom | Community

P.S. The header above was created using It’s Okay by Bellisae Designs.

One-Off Wednesday. Learn what a one-off photo is and see how Jenifer Juris scrapped hers.
Throwback Thursdays. Jen shares a quick tip to fix backlit fall photos in her Fast Fix for Backlit Fall Photos tutorial.
Friday Favorites. See what others found and shared from the web last week. Go to Friday Favorites.
Scraplift Saturday. See this week’s scraplift card by Julie Singco. It’s not too late to join the fun!

New FREE Tutorial

Journaled Border by Gina Harper

Add interest to your journaling using the Type tool and the Shape tool.

Watch the Video

Photos & Page: Move-In by Gina Harper
Tutorial: Journaled Border by Gina Harper
Kit: Limited Edition by Kim B Designs
Font: Courier

Page & Photos: Chicken Sandwich Tour #3 by Nanci Radford
Tutorial: Journaled Border by Gina Harper
Kits: Artful Expressions by Vicki Robinson, Fall Into Fall by Ooh La La Designs