About Me

My scrapbooking “start” has a very interesting and ironic beginning. Approximately seven years ago, my sister-in-law invited me to a friend’s home for a scrapbooking party. I had just “given away” a whole bunch of craft supplies that I had invested a lot of money in and I recall saying to her ”sorry, I’m not going because the last thing I need is another craft/hobby to blow more money on, get bored with, and then give it away again….” Well, you know how the saying goes… ”never say never”… seven years later I am proud to say “I am a scrapbookaholic”!

I have attended many scrapbooking retreats - my first was Camp Luther at Hatzic Lake in 2006, coincidently run by Michelle. I have also been to a few Creative Keepsakes Conventions, and am well known by local scrapbooking stores due to my frequent shopping excursions!

As my scrapbooking evolved, I decided to purchase a Cricut Expression die cutting machine. I was blown away by the “high markup” we scrapbookers were obliged to pay for Cricut cartridges and accessories. In 2010, I decided to start my own online business Love that Bug-Crafty Things, which specializes in sales of Cricut cartridges, accessories and machines at relatively low prices. Love that Bug-Crafty Things has also been taken on the road to several retreats; hosted successful fundraiser crops; and, offers wonderful “Cricut” classes taught by the very talented Brenda Johnson.

I am excited and ready to take on this new adventure with Scrapping Away. I look forward to organizing fun-filled getaways where the possibility of new friendships can be formed as we share our common love for preserving our dearest thoughts and memories on paper through scrapbooking!

Maria Pacheco

Scrapbookaholic