I am excited to once again be part of the design team, after taking some time off to have the cutest little baby boy!  I have been scrapbooking for about fifteen years now. I'm not sure what I enjoy more; having girl time, shopping for supplies, or the actual scrapbooking! I enjoy combining my love of photography with my love of colors and texture. When looking at my pages, you will see the use of new and fun products combined with design principles.

 Well, what can I say about myself? I was born...just joking! I haven't been scrap booking for as long as the other gals on the Design Team. And since it's only been about 4 years, my style is still evolving...or maybe it has finished evolving and it's just eclectic. Really, why choose just one style? Do I have to choose ONE? Some days I put tons of pictures on one page (ten is the most I've put on one page)...other times, not so many pictures, but loads of embellishments (fibers, brads, buttons, stickers, inks, multiple papers)...and then there's the simple pages with one pictures, a few words of journaling and that's it. My favorite subject? What else would a stereo-typical grammy's favorite subject be...her little man. He's too cute and too funny - just ask me, I'll tell you! Or better yet, just check out my pages!

 Hi!  I’m Monique and I am a scrapaholic!! 

I have been scrapbooking for about 15 years and, like most other design team members; I also love to take pictures.  My children often tell their friends that they have their own paparazzi!!!!  My style is pretty simple.  I mostly work in 12 x 12 double page spreads with as many pictures as I can reasonably fit in and the majority of my pages feature my fabulous kids!!

I love ink, ribbon and metal embellishments.  I have enough supplies at my house to fill my own store – and yet I still love to shop for them!!  I also really enjoy learning new techniques – so you are likely to meet me at a class sometime!!  Stop by the store or check the blog for a schedule of our fun events!!!

 Welcome Scrappers,

I’m Shannen the Design Team Leader and Co-Owner of Life’s Journey Scrapbooking.  I have been scrapbooking for 14 years and have loved every minute of my favorite hobby.  I have always been a crafty person and really enjoy creating handmade items for loved ones.  Scrapbooking was just a great fit for me personally because not only do I get to use my photos to make amazing gifts but I get to express my creativity at the same time.

I really don’t stay with one scrapbooking style.  I have my favorite items but I also love to try new things.  For those of you have scrapped with me, you know I LOVE INK …. flowers, ribbon, buttons and brads too.  My most favorite new item is the ‘iRock’ tool for placing bling….. LOVE IT!!!!

When I decided to take my hobby to a whole new level 4 years ago and start Life’s Journey Scrapbooking, I had no idea how wonderful it was going to be.  I really enjoy teaching new scrapbookers the techniques.  I love bringing our shoppers new products and tools.  Through this adventure I have met some amazing people and made so many wonderful friends.  If I have not met you yet, I hope to soon.