GOT PAPERKINS?

Ah, yes! Remember those adorable little paper kids? Not only do I remember them but I've got a ton of layouts featuring these kiddos. I recently came across a handful of the dolls while trying to re-organize my scrapspace. Incidentally, my scrapspace is always in need of re-organization. Anyway, as I looked at these long lost Paperkins that had been tucked away for ages it made me think about just how far my scrapbooking has come over the years. Heck, it made me think about just how far the scrapbooking industry has evolved.  While my personal scrapbooking style has changed since those early Paperkins days, I think it still continues to evolve as I try new products, new techniques and new ideas.  I used to cringe at my old layouts but now I look at them with renewed appreciation not just because of the wonderful memories I've preserved, but also because of the clear trail that demonstrates just how much I've grown creatively.

Take a look below at a few old favorites, including an updated version of an old favorite that actually got picked up by Memory Makers magazine for publication.

I don't remember where I got the large traffic light die cut, but back in the day (circa 2000) these babies were all the rage too. Plastic letter templates were used for the title long before Quickutz was a household name.

Take a look below at another early layout and an update using some of the same photos.

I've always loved the pictures in the layout above which was created circa 1999.

 If you take a look below you'll see this year's version as it appeared in Memory Makers magazine's May 2007 issue.