my studio

I am lucky to have a big room for my craftwork. It is the Cutting Edge Studio... sharp name for Paper Crafting, isn't it? the font is Salvador DALI.

My dad built me the white block storage cubes and the shelf that lays on top of five rolling craft cupboards.

All my stamps, inks, tools, eyelets, brads, flowers and ribbons are stored there. I also have lots of magazines and books... a library if you will. My friends can sign out and borrow ... I am glad to share. I was lucky to meet some good people in Brights Grove who like to create . The studio gives us a place to focus and room to spread out and socialise at the same time. I have a frig in the studio, perhaps I should add a coffee station.

My friend Julia from Toronto loves to come and play with me in the Studio when she can.

Julia I love your espresso machine.

We also get together at my sister in law's ski chalet by Talisman to scrap. Her name is Bernadette. She introduced me to Julia, who became a scrapbook whiz and addict in no time. Julia is my Toronto downline with Close to My Heart.

We get lots done when we put the time aside to scrap.

It is true, it sounds like a cliche, but I treasure the friends

that I have made through my scrapbook hobby . We are protective of each other and supportive . We know that our time together is limited, special , and valued. When it becomes a privilege to have hobby time with your friends,

your entire perspective adjusts!