Last week I was visiting my parents and my Mom asked me to carry a few things from the garage to the basement. One of the items was a shadow box loaded with keepsakes that had belonged to my grandmother and my aunt. I had seen this box before and remembered there were other shadow boxes that my mother and other family members had put together ... Read More
What To Do with My Old Letters and Greeting Cards
There's a box of "things" that I've been moving around for years and before that, it sat in my parent's basement. A storage room purge led me to open it up. Inside the box was a bag... a bag of old letters and greeting cards. The newest letter in this bag was 36 years old and some of the messages inside had been written 45 years ago. Before you ... Read More
10 Tips for Staying Motivated!
Staying motivated through any big project can be a challenge. Whether you are recording your life stories, your family history, or putting together a special photo project, there are a few things you can do to make sure you stay motivated. Here are 10 tips you may find helpful: Define exactly what it is the you are going to accomplish and when ... Read More
Cropping Photos for Your Project
Cropping photos allows you remove the outer portions of an image, which can have a tremendous impact. So let's explore why and how to crop photos. This image is the universal symbol for cropping. You will likely see it on any software or app that allows the editing of photos and if you haven't used it yet, you're going to love it! Today's ... Read More
Family Photo Wreath
I came across this video on YouTube for creating a family photo wreath. It's clever, simple and it looks nice. Then I wondered if anyone would actually want to decorate with it. So of course, I asked myself that question and was surprised by my reaction when I imagined a wreath with my grandparents, parents, and other close family members. My ... Read More