Category Stories

It is not new to any of you that I love a good challenge blog! But, about six months ago, one in particular caught my eye and grabbed my attention. So much in fact, I tried out to be a member of their eclectic design team. I was so intrigued by the quality of prompts, how thought-provoking they were, that I couldn’t resist. When I jumped in and let creativity lead me, I was surprised by my end results ... pages and projects that weren’t necessary my typical style, yet were definitely me. Now, that is a good challenge blog. The name of this awesome site is Category Stories. It is one of the places I call home.

Twice each month, interesting and unique categories are provided to the readers. Participants are encouraged to make any art they would like ranging from pages to quilts to home décor. Some projects have multiple photos and others have none. The sky is truly the limit. I am consistently taken aback by the range of talent and styles on this talented team. My fellow storytellers freely make art and make it from the bottom of their heart. Viewing the work, you might be tempted to giggle, to cry, to feel angry, but mostly you will feel obligated to relate to what you see.

Past categories have included prompts such as “Stuck in a Moment”, “Unexpected” and “Shop Till You Drop”. This month’s first category is called “Saturday Morning Cartoons”. Look at how team took that idea and ran with it! Total eye-candy!

Saturday Morning Cartoons by Lee Longmire

Supplies: Papers: Cosmo Cricket, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Alphabet: Making Memories, Cherry Arte, Button: Kitty Robot Etsy, Flower: Prima Marketing, Felt: handmade by Lucy Folch, Lace: Qtea, Other: button, bling, label.

Journaling: I still get a kick out of sitting with the kids & watching some cartoons ... Watching "The Penguins of Madagascar" Sat 8th August 2009

What being a part of the team means to you: I love that Category Stories is a fun, different, casual, interesting blog to be a part of, with category prompts that get me creating all sorts of cool pages that I probably would not have made. The current and past members of the team have all be such fun to get to know. Being on the Category Stories blog team is just a great outlet.

Thank Goodness for Disney by Stacey Michaud

Supplies: Papers: October Afternoon, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Alphabets: American Crafts, Heidi Grace, Stickers, Die-Cuts: October Afternoon, Other: plastic stars, paperclips.

Journaling: Playhouse Disney has served many roles. You have learned concepts about size, shapes and friendship from Mickey, Oso, and Manny. And it keeps you quiet when we all need a break!!

What being a part of the team means to you: I have taken more risks when creating projects for the different categories. The greatest joy I get is seeing the different interpretations from my fellow design team members and our readers! I am always inspired and motivated to scrap!

Saturday Morning Cartoons by Danielle Devine-Gill

Supplies: Papers: Sassafras Lass, K & Company, Tag: Hey Jen, Alphabets: American Crafts, Other: vintage lace, buttons, DVD cover.

What being a part of the team means to you: I love being able to design fun and interesting topics with other women who love to get crafty as much as I do!