The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
By Judy Swanson, Quill Staff
Scrapbooking has become a big business in the United States over the years.
One of the rewards of making a scrapbook is capturing and reflecting upon some of everyday events. It is also a way of connecting yesterday with today and the past with the future.
It's not just about preserving photos, but preserving memories and savoring relationships. And that is exactly what a group of ladies were doing in La Harpe Saturday.
Scrap book instructors, Dana Butler and Michelle Olin, held a Scrappin' Palooza at the La Harpe Clubhouse Saturday. Forty ladies came not only from La Harpe and surrounding area, but from as far away as Danville and LeRoy.
Each participant was given a goody bag as they came in and their number was put in a bag for drawings throughout the day.
A drawing for the grand prize was held at 3:00 p.m. It gave the ladies an opportunity to come and work on their scrapbooks all day.
They were able to see each others scrapbooks and to share ideas with each other.
It brings out the creativity and each participant expressed themselves in many different ways.
Their journaling is the who, what, where and when of scrapbooking. It helps future generations understand their heritage.
Each scrapbook there was not only a work of art, but an act of love, because they come from the heart.
Nine sponsors from around the area were there to show new items on the market and demonstrate new techniques.
The day ran from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to allow everyone a chance to come.
Michelle has been scrapbooking for 11 years and Dana has done it for 6 years.
They are starting a scrapbook club in March. It will meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Union Church in La Harpe.