What is a Smash Book? It is merely a scrapbook that you fill up with all the things that are in that box, under your bed, filled with notes, photos, and cards! The precious things that are important to you.
The beauty of a Smash Book is there are no rules! I am not a ‘gifted’ scrapbooker! I have the attention span of a mouse! So, all I did was cut and paste and smash everything I had onto the pages in this book. And I tied a bright, happy polka-dotted ribbon around it to keep it closed!!! Smash it in there! No rules.The purpose of my Smash Book was explicitly for use in my fibro toolbox. Things that brighten my mood and remind me who I am when I reach the lowest depth of a pain flare or a depression flare are in this book to encourage me to just hold on! I will get through this flare, and I will return to these things that make me happy.
I will list the items that you may find helpful to make your very own Smash Book. I purchased all of my supplies from Amazon as I find them to be ‘cost-friendly’ with many alternatives! Here are the items I chose. Go to Amazon, Wal-Mart, or a store of your liking and select items you like! Make up your very own Smash Book.
What will your Smash Book look like?
A scrapbook, colored papers, tape, glue, stickers… you are all set!
Smash!!!
~Kim
Great idea!
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Thank you!
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What a wonderful idea Kim. A smash book and highlights of our lives.
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Thank you!
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Love it, dear Kim!!! It’s so creative and personalized!!!
Have a beautiful day… xoxo!!!
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Thank you,Joanna!
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Great idea. What else do I need????
Ah, time………..
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I wish I could help! Just keep collecting for now! Lol
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I need more boxes. Or a bigger apartment.
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Yes… all too common problem. I don’t want to turn you in to a hoarder! It is definitely not worth it! If it doesn’t fit under your bed, is it really a treasure??? I don’t think so!
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Time worth making though!…. As a mommy of a toddler, you’ve already seen how fast time flies
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I need to catch it and stop it.
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I love this idea Kim! What a fantastic and creative way to keep all great memories together! Thank you for sharing! I like arts and crafts things even though I tend to get distracted very easily!!!
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Remember, no rules! Smash!
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I love it!!!
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I love the term Smash Book!!! Now, I need to go and clean my apartment…..find all of those hiding gems.
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…and Smash them! It is freeing without rules!
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I love yours, and such a cute polkadot red ribbon! Also love those colourful papers – will have to see if I can get those in the UK. You’ve ‘smashed’ this post, Kim! 😉
Caz x
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Thanks, Caz! Your UK Amazon should carry all of this… have fun!
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I love the freedom in creating without rules…I’ve been actively working on my travel smash creations in a Moleskin book I picked up from our local art gallery, your lovely post reminded me that I’ve got some more “smashing” to do!
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Yay! I would love to see pics! Please link up if you blog about your Smashing!!! So fun!
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I love your Smashing idea Kim, Your book looks beautiful honey!!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️️
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You are so welcome!
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