Concept Map

I had created a concept map as part of my webbing stage and wanted to publish it in my last post but I wanted to make a couple of changes. I know the concept map may look confusing to others but I have found that it helped me organize some of my newly acquired information. There are some dedicated scrappers out there and a lot of materials!

I wanted to share some of the things that I have found to be the most useful for me.

• Interviewing/talking to my babysitter about scrapbooking was a perfect way to start. We looked at the scrapbooks she had created for her kids and this gave me a ton of ideas.


• I also talked to a couple of my fellow teachers about scrapbooking. One teacher and I met after school last week to talk about the size of the pages, the types of books she used, how she decided what layout to use, scissors, stickers, embellishments and how she organizes her materials.


• I also checked out 2 books from our public library-Scrapbooking for the first time & Scrapbooking Baby's Cherished Moments both are by Rebecca Carter.


• I have signed up for an online discussion forum at Michaels http://forums.michaels.com/community/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=scrapbooking


• I have found a few specific scrapbooking sites that I like and think will be useful for me

Journal tips http://www.scrapyourstories.com/journalideas.htm

Scrapbooking 101 http://www.scrapbooking101.net/

About Scrapbooking http://scrapbooking.about.com/

During my initial browsing at various stores, I found that I liked the way Hobby Lobby had their items organized and the selection was really nice. Not to mention, they were having 50% off all scrapbooking items at the time.

Now I know I need to "wiggle" with this information. I think I have found the basic information I need to get materials and feel confident that what I purchase will be something I can use.