Scrapbooking satisfies my daily need for a creative outlet, it complements my other loves, photography and my Newfoundland dogs perfectly!

“I love just about everything I can detect with my eyes…television, magazines, clothing and art itself. I’m obsessed with form and colour. I’m the magpie of soaking up anything artsy.”

My name is Marieke Vermeulen and I am 32 years old. My boyfriend and Me are together for over 16 years and we live in a town called Lelystad (The Netherlands). We don’t have children or pets. I started out as a general crafter, but 4 ½ years ago I discovered Scrapbooking and I am addicted ever since. I am also a cardmaker.

I've been Scrapbooking for about 3 years and love scrapping my two boys Scott and Jake and husband Paul. However having three men in the house means I rarely get to use all the great girly products out there! I also love spending time on our Boat on the South coast.

My name is Amber-Jane Harrop-Johnston. I am a 36 year old mother of two daughters , wife to one very understanding man and owner of one highly strung cat called Meg and live in Co. Cavan in Ireland. I have been scrapping for five years now and still adore playing with paper and glue just as much as when I started. When I am not scrapping I am learning as much as I can about my camera and taking pictures - my camera books are my new bedtime reading at the moment.

My addiction to scrapbooking started back in 2005 when I decided to pack away the wedding stationery business and craft for myself!! I love the creative outlet it gives me and in the evenings I head off to my craft room, turn my ipod on and get busy!! I am honoured to create for Do Crafts. I get to work with some fantastic product and preserve my families memories. I am married to my best friend and we have two beautiul wee girls, all three are my inspiration daily.

“The most important thing about scrapping is to tell the story of daily life and honour the people, places and things I love. My motto is ‘laugh out loud’!”