We’ve all been there, you pop round to Nan’s house and she pulls out the photo album. Before you know it, you’re flicking through photographs of your dad as a baby, splashing around with rubber ducks in the bath.

While this process can be downright hilarious (from the expressions on Dad’s face to that very bold green bathtub), it’s easy to assume that scrapbooking is a little old-fashioned.

But scrapbooking today is so much more than faded photos and dusty albums. It’s a creative, expressive, and surprisingly modern hobby and one that truly is for everyone.

Let’s take a closer look at what scrapbooking really is, how it’s evolved, and why it’s a perfect creative addition to your everyday life (and your craft supplies!).

Christmas has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it’s September, the next you’re knee deep in wrapping paper, half written lists, and a calendar full of social plans. It’s brilliant, but it’s a lot. This is exactly why, every year, more people reach for a sketchbook, some craft supplies, or even a fresh A4 sketchbook as a way to slow down and make the season feel a little more thoughtful.

Read on to find some inspiration to get creative this Christmas whilst balancing the busy times of the season.

Think you’re too busy to sketch every day? Think again! Building a daily sketching habit doesn’t mean hours of work - just a few minutes with your favourite sketchbook. Whether it’s quick doodles in your A5 travel sketchbook or bold ideas in your A3 all media book, those small moments add up to big creative growth.

Take a read of this blog for our tips, tricks and more on getting into the routine of a daily sketching habit and up your creative skills.

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