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(A humorous peek inside the world of the seriously afflicted scrapbook addict.) By Laura Solomon

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How can you tell if you’re truly addicted to scrapbooking? Determining whether you are addicted is an easy task. Much like any other addiction, there are telltale signs that scrappers should know before deciding on the correct method of treatment (See section on Treatment).

To begin the test you must answer truthfully, checking off the appropriate boxes. We suggest you use a fine-tip colored marker or a small stamp and coordinating ink to complement the patterned paper. Feel free at any time during the test to stop and stitch, collage, distress, antique, or embellish the page as the need arises. That way, at the end of the test you’ll have a completed page to slip into your scrapbook.

The Test

Do you have an uncontrollable craving to buy the latest scrapbook product…uh, let’s rephrase that…any scrapbook product that you don’t already have on hand?

Yes

Do you experience heart palpitations and sweaty palms when you see a delivery truck unloading boxes of the latest supplies at your favorite scrapbook store?

Yes

Even though you have stockpiled enough supplies to last 10 years, do you find yourself buying two of everything so you can use one item immediately and hoard the other?

Yes

Are you running out of places to hide your latest purchases?

Yes

Do you frequent message boards and check websites on an hourly basis to see what other scrappers are doing and saying?

Yes

Are you dressing your children to appropriately match the patterned papers and cardstock in your stash?

Yes

Do you remember the names of family members?

Of course

Vaguely

Family…what family?

Do you remember how to cook?

Boil an egg

Make toast

Are you keeping up with the laundry?

One week behind

Two weeks behind

What’s laundry?

10.

Have you cancelled all newspaper, magazine and catalog subscriptions other than those related to scrapbooking?

Yes

11.

Do you frequently get up in the middle of the night to scrap?

Yes

12.

Have you had a dog door installed in your home so you no longer have to take time away from scrapping to walk him/her?

Yes

If you’ve answered Yes to three or fewer questions you are in the early stages of addiction. We suggest you see the Treatment section for assistance.

If you’ve answered Yes to four or more questions, there is no need to read the section on Treatment …simply have fun and SCRAP ON!

The Treatment

Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for this creative addiction. If you are at all concerned, the best thing to do is ask your fellow scrappers at the next scrapbook class, crop or cruise for advice and/or support if desired. Or help us help you! We are very interested in seeing any layouts you make describing your passionate affliction and would like to support your scrapbooking habit by offering our readers a special opportunity to share your work with others. It's really very easy. Simply create a layout using our test (in whole or in part) as part of your design. E-mail the image to editors@scrapbookingandbeyondmag.com with the subject line: Addicted to Scrapbooking Test. If your layout is selected for publication, we will send you $50.00!

This article was featured in the Summer 2007 Issue of Scrapbooking & Beyond™ with these three addict scrapbooks!


Are You Addicted?	Art Supply Addiction	What Makes A Scrapaholic?

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