Author Archives: Crystal G

Fiskar’s Ultimate Paper Trimmer

A paper trimmer is a key tool in scrapbooking. Once you get the hang of your paper trimmer, it can save you countless hours of time measuring and cutting. I have a Falcon cutter (and love it). My only complaint was that I was constantly having to measure and mark every time I needed to cut paper. When I saw a sale on the Fiskar’s Ultimate Paper Trimmer, I jumped at the chance to try this well-designed paper trimmer. Here’s what I love about this trimmer: -The measurements are on the trimmer so I am able to cut a six … Continue reading →

Using YOUR Handwriting in your Scrapbooks

I didn’t realize what a powerful effect seeing my husband’s handwriting on a note from 7 years ago would have on me. It brought back a flood of wonderful emotions of what was happening in that time in my life, how much life has changed and how we’ve grown in our love over the past 7years. I laughed as I remembered how we would write each other silly notes almost everyday to find another way to say “I love you!” I am so grateful I still have those notes and letters! Even more so, I’m grateful I can include those … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Blog Introductions

Hi! My name is Crystal and I have the pleasure of sharing two of my greatest passions with you – my family and scrapbooking – on the Families.com scrapbooking blog. I’ve been avidly scrapbooking since 2000 documenting my amazing husband and two adorable daughters. I love learning new techniques and sharing them with others. One of my closest friends, Lisa, is my partner on the scrapbooking.families.com blog. We have been friends since 2000 as well. Our husbands went to grade school, junior high and high school together. They were reunited while tending our respective daughters, who are 3 months apart, … Continue reading →