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NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY! Happy National Scrapbooking Day to all my fellow enthusiasts! Everyday is a good day for scrapbooking but it is fun to make it really special. Here are some fun info from Wikipedia about scrapbooking, for those who might want to know more:

• In addition to preserving memories, the hobby is popular for the strong social network that scrapbooking can provide. Hobbyists, known as "scrappers" or "scrapbookers," get together and scrapbook at each other's homes, local scrapbook stores, scrapbooking conventions, retreat centers, and even on cruises. The attendees share tips and ideas as well as enjoying a social outlet.
• Over 4 million women in the United States alone consider themselves to be scrapbookers. (I am one of many more Canadians!)
• Scrapbooking is one of the largest categories within craft and hobby industry and now considered to be the third most popular craft in the nation. (Next to my business, this would be my second most popular craft or hobby.) 
• Cropping is gathering together to scrapbook at a home, scrapbook store, or convention. Such an event is called a crop. A person brings their own materials to create pages while socializing with other scrapbookers. An equivalent to a modern day "quilting bee". (For me, emphasis on the SOCIALIZING! Hahaha! I am about having a good time and quantity of finished product is second.)
• Embellishments refer to items used to decorate the layout. Embellishments can include items such as stickers, artificial flowers, fibre, ribbon, eyelets, brads, charms, small metal frames, etc. (My favorite!)
•  "Scrapworthy", anything that is deemed worthy of inclusion in a scrapbook. (I still doing our wedding / Mexico, with some other randoms mixed in to give me a break!)

If you have not tried it, scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby. It is very cathartic and I am so proud of the memories I am capturing in such a beautiful way! If you are into photography to, it is a great way to finish your work (hint hint Crystal!)! My sister-in-law addicted me, but I am still looking for someone I can bring into the cult! Make it a great day!
Chalotta :)