No pressure, rules, or perfection
No complicated systems. No “right way” to do it. Just simple prompts that help you tell the story first.
This short PDF introduces you to the Pages in Progress™ approach — a story-first way of scrapbook journaling that focuses on meaning over design rules.
Inside, you’ll find:
Three journaling prompts to help you begin
A simple practice you can complete in 10–15 minutes
Guidance for using what you already have in your stash
Encouragement to let the story guide the page
This is not a class or a worksheet. It’s a starting point.
Pages in Progress™ is a story-first approach to scrapbook journaling and memory keeping.
Instead of starting with layouts, embellishments, or rules, you begin with:
A Prompt — a thoughtful idea that sparks reflection
A Story — a memory, feeling, or moment that matters to you
Creative Intention — using photos and materials to support the story
When you start with the story, the page comes together naturally.
Is this approach right for you?
You love scrapbooking but struggle with journaling
You feel overwhelmed by “perfect” pages or design rules
You want your pages to feel personal, not performative
You want a creative practice that feels calm and doable
You’re looking for step-by-step layout formulas
You prefer highly structured prompts or challenges
You want fast results over reflective storytelling