My introduction to scrapbooking came via my secondary school students. Although I'd vaguely heard of this craft, I'd never been interested enough to further investigate. That is, until students started presenting absolutely fabulous assignments done in this format. I was knocked over and keen to learn more. I had the opportunity for a little "hands on" experience during end of year craft activities, although I must say that the end product could nowhere near as good as the students'.

Ever since, I've been keen to learn more with the aim of honing my very limited artistic skills. On a recent visit to the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands I was pleased to stumble upon Joybells Scrapbooking at Landsborough. Self proclaimed as the Sunshine Coasts' latest paper craft store, Joybells is a pleasure to visit. Clearly mindful of the distracting effects of young children to their shopping mothers, Joybells even provides a children's play area. Scattered throughout the store are completed examples of scrapbooking works of art. I don't profess to know anything at all about the most popular scrapbooking products, however Joybells claim to be the largest stockist in Qld of Jenni Bowlin Studios. They also sell 7Gypsies, Basic Grey, Making Memories – including Vintage Jewellry, My Minds Eye, Prima Flowers and papers, Bo Bunny, Martha Stewart and a plethora of other brands. Products can also be bought on line at their website.

A scrapbooking table is set out at the back of the store and at the time of my visit the sales assistant to busily creating yet another art work. Joybells also run learn to scrapbooking classes in a shop two doors down. I left the store with cardboard in hand and determined to give Scrapbooking another go.

Approximate cost: $From $1.00