Welcome to my ScrapNFun site! My name is Beth Graves and I am glad you are here!
Here I am . . . your All-Things-Photo consultant extraordinaire. Okay, maybe not quite all that, but I do love photos. I do love scrapbooking and I do love helping others! As a Creative Memories Independent Advisor and a Forever Ambassador, I am here to assist you on your scrapbooking journey! Find out how I got my start with each of these businesses by visiting the respective post.
I have always loved photographs. We had photos hung in our house as well as each of my grandparents' homes growing up and I loved to look at them over & over. I created my own "scrapbooks" on lined notebook paper and stored inside a report folder (totally not photo safe, I am certain). Rubber cement, anyone? As I grew older, my friends & I would print doubles from our roll of film and mail to each other. Of course, we wrote on the backs of the photos with ball point pen (again, another not photo safe memory).
Then in 1997, I was introduced to Creative Memories and my world changed. It's been a constant in my life for over 25 years and it started before I got married, before I had children & pets and will be with me for many years beyond! Photos can be shared and enjoyed in so many ways, the beauty of memory keeping!
When I am not scrapping or helping others, I love to read. Yes, I still read an actual book (not on an electronic device); I like the feel of the book in my hands. I have been an active volunteer in the schools, Girl Scouts & Scouts BSA. I enjoy attending the events & activities in which my children participate (and, of course, being able to scrapbook them). In the last 6 years, I have re-discovered my love of running. While I am not fast, I am consistent and work hard at my goals. Over the last 6 years, I have completed several Half Marathons, 10Ks and 5Ks along with a few specialty events.
I love to travel and to explore. Vacation or trip albums are my favorite ones to complete! Yes, sometimes a new product might suggest a new destination. I know I am not the only one who does that! It's fun to spend time outdoors at local or state parks as well as visit the many beautiful locations throughout our country.
The rest of my time, I love to help others reach their photo-related goals and solve their photo-related dilemmas. I love the amazing friendships I have made & grown through a mutual love of photos & scrapping. The scrapping community is awesome and I love being part of it! I love to see what you create on your layouts & in your albums as well as seeing the milestones of your lives. Don't get me wrong, the satisfaction of completing my own pages & albums is a pretty good feeling, but I love to see what you do! I love answering questions and teaching new tips & techniques. I love encouraging you to challenge yourself. I love offering options to your problems. I cannot wait to see what is next!
Thank you for being a scrappy friend! Thank you for joining me on these amazing Scrapbooking Adventures! And, most of all, thank you for being part of my Creative Memories and Forever businesses!
