Hi there!

My name is Dedra Long and I live in Gilbert, Arizona. I'm married to the love of my life, Jon and we have a teenage daughter named Shelby and Ellie who is almost 7.  I started scrapbooking in 1996 after my oldest daughter was born and then I stopped. I then started a candle making business with one of my best friends. We eventually got burned out (no pun intended. LOL!)

After being diagnosed with Stage III Cancer and the birth of our second daughter I remember walking into a craft store and picking up a magazine called Creating Keepsakes. I remember thinking: "This is how I can document our family and the love we share." "This is how my children will know who we are and what they mean to Jon and I." That was 2003 and I have been hooked ever since. 

My passion has always been creating and designing in my studio. 

When I'm not in my studio I can be found making candles, traveling to little cities outside of Phoenix or shopping for antiques. 

I have a SERIOUS LOVE for old cameras. My Grandmother gave me quite a few a couple of years ago. Needless to say I have them throughout our home.

One of the great things about this passion I have for scrapbooking is meeting such amazing, talented ladies that become friends.