I found my Scrappy Mo-Jo

My last scappy post was July 4, 2008. I've created a card here or there but to actually feel motivated and actually create like I used to . . .I'd have to say that was it. I created this chipboard "journal" but never finished it. I made the first page insert but never fished that either. Even when I wanted to create some magic with my paper goodies I just couldn't find the motivation or the ideas or anything. I was worried. I thought I lost my scrappy mo-jo. Well, this past weekend we went camping and I took some supplies with me and I started by creating some cards. Then when I came home I was browsing this blog (I frequent it often for inspiration): Use Your Stash and I came across Jingle and she inspired me to create some more cards (6 to be exact) and I'm now feeling scrappy again. I found my mo-jo and I finally made a "small" page to add to my art journal. YAY
Cardboard from the back of a notebook covered with pattern paper by DCWV
and 2 rings

First page not completed

New page


I'm feeling all scrappy again. It's been a nice long break. I've learned so much about photography and I've been able to get my business up and running during the past 11 months. Maybe my Mo-jo has always been right here - just focusing on something else.

This one can be made into many things - like a magazine cover or a canvas print. It can be dry mounted or printed on metallic paper. Imagine the possibilities.


This type of style is considered a story board. It is dry mounted. This particular one is 10 inches tall by 20 inches wide.
The template for this layout was created by a friend on a photography forum, her name is Lola. Thanks Lola.



This piece is 6 inches by 9 inches but it can be made in different sizes. The trick here is that it consist of only one picture spread out through 3 openings.


Have any questions? Feel free to contact me at Srmarek@yahoo.com

A few from a recent wedding. . .Tosha & Alan

What a fun wedding to shoot at and perfect weather too!

Baby C

This little man came in for a new born sessionl. Can you believe he's a newborn? What a cutie.

My parents portraits

Happy St. Patty's Day

In honor of such a day I give you a green hat.
The hat is compliments of Dave's very talented Aunt Pat. Thank you so much. I love your hats!

It's a retake

This is from a photo shoot of Isabella we did in July 2008. I cannot believe how much she has grown. I was not thrilled with the images at the time - as I was learning to take pictures of toddlers. Lesson learned - Very High Shutter Speed!

So I was reviewing some of the images and decided to play with this one. Here is a before and after. I'm so thrilled with it I'm thinking about ordering this one on canvas.