Karma brings Photo Freedom

Are you thinking about new year's resolutions? I don't like resolutions in the cheesy way, but as many of my friends will atest, I set goals throughout the year (practically monthly, in fact). What I like about the calendar year coming to an end is that it's a clear cut point to look reflect and look forward. One thing I'm determined to do in 2009 is get my craft area organized. I haven't had a chance to do it since I've moved (I can't believe it's been almost two months now), but I am purposely taking my time so that I can make sure I choose the right things for my space.

As luck would have it, I recently won a book that is so perfect for me! It's Stacy Julian's Photo Freedom. (And would make an excellent Christmas gift for any scrapbooker). 

Stacy outlines her approach to organizing and scrapbooking. It's such an easy read, you could get through it in no time. Stacy gets right to the point in the first chapter by outlining her three essential components to her system: storage binders, category drawers, and library albums. There are also nine extra components that can be customized to suit your needs. The second chapter outlines different ways to implement each component. The last chapter shows other women who have read the book and used Stacy's sytem, or adapted it in their own way. I really can see how her system can help scrapbookers be organized with their photos to scrapbook what suits their creative mood.

I was lucky to win this book at the Timberline Ranch scrapbook retreat. Diane, you did a great job as always! If you want to check out other events by Diane, go to her website here. It's funny how things happen because Photo Freedom was a door prize, so anyone could have gotten it. I had learned about the book by reading a few blogs and wanted to get it eventually anyway because I really like Stacy's approach to scrapbooking. Her Big Picture book totally changed my way of thinking about scrapbooking. 

I think winning Photo Freedom was good karma for the bad karma that haunted me when I arrived at the ranch. Long story short, coke spilled on my camera and I couldn't use it. I think it's a goner :( It's so hard to be a scrapbooker without a camera! Maybe if I've been good, Santa will bring me one.