Memory Makers’ newest book Scraptastic! is hitting store shelves now, right in time for the holidays! Here, author Ashley Calder shares some insight into working with new media and into her own artistic journey. 


Snapshot

When and why did you start scrapbooking?
I started scrapbooking in January 2004. I wanted a way to preserve and highlight my favorite photos of my children, and scrapbooking seemed like the obvious answer.

What is the first thing you remember crafting as a child?
Something with crayons, tape, and construction paper. I was probably four years old. I really loved tempera paints, too.

What is on your iPod or in your CD player right now?
I can't seem to get enough of Iron & Wine's new album The Shepherd’s
Dog and Feist's The Reminder.

The Deep Stuff

What is something that you learned about yourself during the book-creation process?
That if given the choice, I'd probably watercolor everything first and then reach for other supplies second. And it totally confirmed that I work best late at night, with lots of coffee and good music to fuel me till morning.


Want to know more about Ashley and Scraptastic!? For the complete interview and for the opportunity to ask your own questions of Ashley, check out the Memory Makers forum.

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