So Just Who Is This Chick? My Crafting Adventures With ThisChickLovesPaper.
By day, I’m an independent contractor for a flooring company. By night… let’s just say I wear many hats—teacher, counselor, cook, housekeeper, chauffeur, nurse, you name it! Sound familiar? Yup, you guessed it—I’m a mom!
Hello Everyone!
I’m April, the face behind ThisChickLovesPaper.com! Honestly, I didn’t always love paper. Scrapbooking was on my “maybe someday” list, but life kept me busy. I told myself, “I don’t have time,” or, “I’m just not that creative.” But in 2022, life threw a major curveball my way.
How & Why My Crafting Adventure began!
What started as a minor health scare quickly turned into a serious diagnosis. Suddenly, doctors were telling me to “get my affairs in order.” That news hit hard. But what hit harder was realizing, after scrolling through my photos, how many memories my son didn’t remember. Without me to tell the stories, they’d just be photos on my phone. I wanted those memories preserved—alive with meaning.
The Secret Scrapbook
That’s how & Why my scrapbooking adventures - my love for paper—began. At first, it was my little secret! I didn’t want my little man to know I was making him a special scrapbook filled with memories and stories, so I called it my “project” and crafted it secretly. I’d work on it whenever he was out or asleep, stacking papers and supplies on my coffee table and ready to hide them if he walked in. But, as with all secrets, the truth eventually comes out!
Hooked on Paper
Once I started scrapbooking, I was hooked! Scrapbooking turned out to be way easier (and more fun!) than I ever imagined, especially with kits from CTMH (where my journey began) and now with Stampin’ Up! It’s hard not to create something beautiful when you have all the materials and instructions in hand! My love for paper quickly became a family activity, and now, my little man and I make new memories while preserving the old ones. There’s no better feeling than finishing a project and seeing his face light up!
Scrapbooking with a Personal Touch
Scrapbooking, for me, is about more than just making “pretty” pages. It’s about preserving life’s moments and bringing our stories to life in a way that’s uniquely ours. I don’t just scrap photos; I tell stories, capture details, and create pages with personality and depth. My approach is unique—I often “scene build” to visually capture the story behind the photos. While I want my layouts to look great, what matters most is personalizing each page to tell our story authentically.
I love adding meaningful, sometimes quirky titles, including unexpected embellishments, and even misspelling words on purpose—it’s all about capturing our story in a real, fun way. My pages reflect not only our memories but also our humor, quirks, and the little moments that make us “us.”
Why I Started This Blog
I want to share my love for paper, my scrapbooking, and my card-making journey to help motivate and inspire others! I want people to see the importance of preserving memories and how fun, fast, and easy it can be. Most importantly, I want you to jump in now—don’t wait until life throws a curveball to get started!
Welcome to ThisChickLovesPaper.com!
Whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker, a Disney enthusiast, or just starting out, I hope you find encouragement, tools, and fresh ideas here to inspire your creativity. If you’re looking for unique ways to scrapbook your Disney adventures, you’re in the right place! With years of annual visits to Disneyland and countless magical memories, I’m excited to share layouts, tips, and ideas for crafting Disney-inspired pages that bring those moments to life.
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s dive in! Explore some of my scrapbook layouts to spark your creativity.
Or maybe you’re a card maker looking for inspiration—look at some of my handmade card designs!
When you’re ready for more, take a look around and explore the site—there are lots of hidden gems in the toolbar! And feel free to reach out anytime—I’d love to help you on your own crafting journey.
So nice to meet you,
Your friend in crafting,
April - This Chick Loves Paper
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Who Is This Chick? How & Why My Crafting Adventures Began With ThisChickLovesPaper.com
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