Christmas is both a collective and an individual experience. Record that on your scrapbook pages.

When you include memorabilia on your scrapbook pages you create an account of your culture at that time AS WELL AS your individual experience within that time. For example, take wrapping paper: the colors, images, and styles reveal: 1) the times in which the paper was designed; and 2) your choices and preferences in those times. Imagine creating and sharing an album that incorporates a variety of Christmas souvenirs alongside photos and journaled memories.

In a her online class "Souvenirs of the Season," Sharyn Tormanen is ready to take you on a holiday ride that begins with peeks at both cultural and personal histories of Christmas memorabilia. From there she’ll show you the practical and creative aspects of gathering your own Christmas souvenirs and then getting them onto holiday pages. Don’t miss this experience that’s sure to trigger memories of holidays past while inspiring rich memory-keeping of holidays future.

Class starts November 17th, and anyone who took this class last year is welcome back at no charge. You'll receive access to the private forum on the 16th.