It's this concept that makes up a large part of the scrapbook she's making about her life in the present day. But it wasn't the pictures on her wall or the car in her driveway that sparked Nancy to take on this self-portrait project. It was the idea of her unborn grandchild, due in March. Nancy even started teaching classes on the subject at scrapbook stores, conventions and crops, knowing it's often a difficult project for women to start. Women are brought up to be the nurturers of others, not of themselves.
People just live their lives, and forget that each life creates a story.
I wanted my album to have meaning not just today, but in one year, five years and 100 years. To quell her fear, Carol decided to make a two-page spread about herself. The simple project quickly escalated into an entire album. In the back of Carol's album are clear pockets to hold notes and cards from her husband, children and special friends. For Carol, the album is important because it's a tangible way to show what she loves about herself.