More on Scrapbooking...

Although I thought Scrapbooker Online was a great resource for scrapbookers with any kind of experience, I wanted to check out another source to see if I found any similarities, or hopefully find a new aspect that I would consider helpful in learning how to scrapbook. I came across a site called Memory Makers Magazine, "a community of ideas and inspiration".

I checked out the community portion of the site, where I found the scrapbook forum, blogs, and product demonstrations. The forum (posted below) was a little overwhelming. If you check out the number of threads and messages for each topic, you can see what I mean. However, there were definitely a lot of forums that started out as "I'm new" or "Getting Started", so this helped new-comers like me navigate pretty easily, and I was able to just take it one step at a time.

Scrapbooking
	Forum name	Threads	Messages	Last post
	Scrapper Central Scrapping, cropping, scramping, punching, stamping, journaling... it's all here! Moderators: sassy	6707	80595	RE: SB?otD: 10/27: Things I've ... > 2010-10-27 1:05 PM by Serene
	Getting Started Just starting out in scrapbooking? Overwhelmed by all the possibilites? Post your questions here and you'll be cropping with the pros in no time! Moderators: sassy	1270	12495	RE: I'm new here > 2010-03-25 10:09 PM by SBQ
	Tips and Techniques Did you buy a new scrapbook tool, but aren't sure how to use it? Or maybe you want to learn the latest paper folder trick. Stop by here to get how-to advice from other scrapbookers. Moderators: sassy	398	3642	RE: Cricut and cutting chip board > 2010-10-20 12:52 PM by luv46kdz
	Inspiration Station Lean on memory artists from around the world for page, card and project ideas. Moderators: sassy	282	2777	RE: Featured member: huiemb! > 2010-10-27 10:31 AM by huiemb
	Creative Prompts & Challenges Get inspired! Participate in challenges and creative prompts designed to keep your ideas flowing. Moderators: sassy	68	760	RE: Note about the sketch and color... > 2010-09-01 5:58 PM by sassy
	Digital Scrapbooking Ask questions, share tips and enjoy the company of other digital scrapbookers. Moderators: sassy	101	503	RE: What software? > 2010-07-14 5:47 PM by dghouser
	Take Great Pictures Digital Photo Forum Share digital photography tips and images. Moderators: sassy	1	14	RE: Welcome! > 2009-11-11 1:11 PM by Maryjun
	Photography Give and get tips for taking better photos. Moderators: sassy	36	231	RE: 8 tips to better photo composit... > 2010-05-10 2:11 PM by Once_UponATime
	Newcomers New to the Memory Makers Forum? Come here to introduce yourself and make some new friends. Feel free to ask any and all questions. Moderators: sassy	1065	7153	RE: Scrapbooking store somewhere in... > 2010-08-07 11:47 PM by sassy
	Product Reviews Share your favorite products and hear other scrappers' opinions before you buy! Moderators: sassy	829	7925	RE: CRICUT IMAGINE! > 2010-09-29 4:10 PM by sassy
	Swaps Find everything swap-related in here. Moderators: sassy	314	15496	RE: I used some of my inchies! > 2010-10-27 1:36 PM by Serene
	Connections Are you trying to start a scrapbook club? Looking for cropping friend in your area? Memory Makers wants to help you make "connections." Moderators: sassy	705	3106	RE: Okay, planning this for next ye... > 2010-10-25 7:58 AM by sassy
	Secret Sisters Gather here to plan and plot for any secret sister event. Moderators: sassy	501	4364	RE: Good morning, Tina! > 2009-09-08 3:51 PM by newbie2scrappin
	NSBR Non-scrapbook related discussion. Moderators: sassy	12122	164285	RE: Wednesday Wanderings! > 2010-10-27 10:33 AM by eatingrainbows

I also noticed how the site did indeed create a community feeling. In one portion of the page they welcomed their newest user, and also displayed current online registered users. This was helpful because users could not only search for posted information, but also chat with other users about their own ideas, or ask questions about tips, deals, products, and the like. I thought this was a great addition to their site.

I also liked the fact that this site allowed users to create challenges for other users. The challenges are actually a great option for new scrapbookers because if you are not a very creative person, the ideas from the challenges can get you started on projects you would never even consider!