This is NOT the story I thought Iād be tellingābut itās the one that changed everything. What started as a āsomedayā hobby turned into my greatest creative adventure, and now I canāt imagine life without it!

If you had told me a few years ago that Iād become completely obsessed with paper, glue, and a CricutĀ® machine, I would have laughed. But life has a funny way of turning āmaybesā into musts. This is my storyāthe unexpected journey of how I became This Chick Loves Paper!
š¬ The Plot Twist That Changed Everything
Like so many of us, I had a āmaybe somedayā list.
ā āMaybe someday Iāll scrapbook.ā
ā āMaybe someday Iāll be more creative.ā
ā āMaybe someday Iāll have time for this.ā
Wellā¦ life had other plans.
What started as a minor health scare quickly turned into a serious diagnosis. Suddenly, doctors were telling me to āget my affairs in order.ā That news hit hard. But what hit harder was realizing, after scrolling through my photos, how many memories my son didnāt remember.
Thatās when it hit me:
šø Without stories, photos are just pictures on a phone.
š” Without details, moments fade.
ā Without action, memories disappear.
I wasnāt about to let that happen. Thatās how & Why my scrapbooking adventures - my love for paperābegan.
š¤« The Secret Scrapbook That Started It All
So I got to work. Quietly. Secretly. Determined.
I didnāt want my little man to know I was making him a scrapbook filled with our memories, so I called it my āprojectā and crafted in secret.
Iād work on it when he was at school or asleep, stacking papers and supplies on my coffee tableāready to hide āMy Projectā them if he walked in.
But as with all good secrets, the truth eventually comes out.
š” Hooked on Paper!
Once I started scrapbooking, there was no turning back.
It was way easier (and more fun!) than I ever imagined! The more I created, the more I fell in love with paper, inks, die-cuts, layering, stampingā¦ ALL OF IT.
First, it was just for him.
Then, it became for me too.
And before I knew it, I had found my creative passion.
āļø Scrapbooking With a Personal Touch
For me, scrapbooking isnāt just about pretty pages. Itās about:
ā Scene buildingāturning layouts into a story!
ā Custom detailsāmaking every page personal.
ā Adding humor, quirks, and personality (yes, I intentionally misspell words if thatās how my son says them!).
My pages are filled with inside jokes, heartfelt journaling, and handmade elements that make our memories come alive. And now, I get to share that passion with you!
š Why I Started This Blog: Crafting Adventures -This Chick Loves Paper
Scrapbooking is FAST, FUN, & MEANINGFULāand I want you to know that too!
I created This Chick Loves Paper not only to share my crafting adventures but to also:
āØ Inspire you to start documenting your own stories.
āØ Teach you how easy and rewarding it is to scrapbook.
āØ Show you that every memoryābig or smallāis worth capturing.
š¢ Donāt wait for a ābetter timeā to start. The best time is NOW.
Whether youāre a seasoned scrapbooker, a Disney enthusiast, or just starting, I hope you find encouragement, tools, and fresh ideas here to inspire your creativity. If youāre looking for unique ways to scrapbook your Disney adventures, youāre in the right place! With years of annual visits to Disneyland and countless magical memories, Iām excited to share layouts, tips, and ideas for crafting Disney-inspired pages that bring those moments to life.
āØ Explore & Get Inspired!
šØ Looking for Scrapbook Ideas?
š Check out my latest layouts & projects here!
š Need Handmade Card Inspiration?
š View All Cards Here!
šSee some of my favorite card Christmas designs below:
š Want to Learn More?
š Browse my blog for tips, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes crafting fun!
šø Share Your Creations: Join the Community!
Iād love to see YOUR scrapbook pages and handmade cards!
š¢ Drop them in the Membersā Gallery and letās inspire each other!
Whether youāre capturing your favorite vacation, your childās milestones, or just the everyday moments that make life specialāletās create together!
š Shop With Me: Find Your Crafting Essentials!
From timeless cardstock to custom die-cuts and stamping must-haves, the right supplies make all the difference! Whether youāre a seasoned pro or just getting started, Iāve got everything you need to bring your stories to life.
š Shop Stampinā Up! With Me & Find Everything You Need Here:
š Why Wait? Start Scrapbooking Today! š
If youāve ever thought, āMaybe someday Iāll start scrapbookingā¦ā consider this your sign.
Life moves fast. Too fast. Moments become memories in the blink of an eye, and if we donāt capture them, they fade.
šø Donāt let your favorite moments live only in your phone.
āļø Donāt wait for the āperfect timeā to start.
š Donāt let the āIām not creativeā excuse hold you back.
Because once you start, youāll wonder why you didnāt do it sooner.
Scrapbooking isnāt just about making pagesāitās about making time for what matters. Itās about preserving your story in a way thatās uniquely YOU.
š So grab your paper, your photos, and letās do this! š
š¢ Join me on this creative journey! Whether youāre brand new or a seasoned crafter, thereās always inspiration, ideas, and a welcoming community waiting for you here at This Chick Loves Paper!
š Final Thoughts: From Maybe to Must-Have

What started as a maybe someday turned into a canāt live without itāand it can for you, too!
Scrapbooking changed my life, and now, Iām here to help you start your own creative journey.
Letās make memories.
Letās tell stories.
Letās fall in love with paper together!
Welcome to This Chick Loves PaperāIām April! šØāØ
It's so nice to meet you!
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Ever wondered how ThisChickLovesPaper.com came to be? šāØ From a secret scrapbook project to a thriving creative community, Iām sharing the story behind my scrapbooking obsession, card-making journey, and why preserving memories matters! Follow along with me on my crafting adventures and get inspired to start crafting today! šØš„
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