{"id":3714,"date":"2022-10-29T10:26:38","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T15:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smalltownscrap.com\/wp\/?p=3714"},"modified":"2025-03-10T16:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T21:21:31","slug":"simplified-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smalltownscrap.com\/wp\/simplified-version\/3714\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplified Version"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello friends!\u00a0 Welcome to the new simplified, softer version of Small Town Scrap.<\/p>\n<p>When I started the blog I wanted a country, rustic feel that would remind you of sitting on the porch for a visit.\u00a0 I was thinking of country blue &amp; cranberry red but I realized that everything just mostly looked red, white &amp; blue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While there is nothing wrong with that at all, I really wanted a softer look and more muted colors.\u00a0 My blog is actually hosted on a family domain by one of Scott&#8217;s brothers who is very techy, so a while back he decided to switch the hosting company.\u00a0 This meant that the blog needed to be switched, too.<\/p>\n<p>When I found out, I decided that would be a good time to do a complete refresh and update to the logo, colors &amp; font.<\/p>\n<p>So I am here to apologize for being away SO long.\u00a0 Everything always takes way longer than you ever anticipate.<\/p>\n<p>However, I am really happy with the new look.\u00a0 Please leave me a comment or <a href=\"https:\/\/smalltownscrap.com\/wp\/contact-us-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">send me a message<\/a> &amp; let me know what you think.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the website stayed the same but there are a couple of changes I want you to know about.<\/p>\n<p>Please check out my new <a href=\"https:\/\/smalltownscrap.com\/wp\/products-and-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Products and Services page<\/a> &#8211; I am no longer a Forever Ambassador but do still love &amp; use all their services.\u00a0 I am still an Independent Advisor for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativememories.com\/cm\/machellewilling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Memories<\/a> and my plan is to start showcasing more of their products in my posts.<\/p>\n<p>I have started an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/SmallTownScrap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etsy shop<\/a> for cards and small gift type items.\u00a0 Coming soon I will also add a gallery &amp; handmade crafts that can be customized to order.<\/p>\n<p>Please know that my mission statement is the same &amp; my goal will always be to help you save, organize, share &amp; enjoy your photos!\u00a0 I want to encourage &amp; inspire you to document your family in the way that works best for you.<\/p>\n<p>I have also simplified some of my scrapbooking processes and let go of the &#8220;should do&#8217;s&#8221; when it comes to telling our family history as well.\u00a0 I will talk about that soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There will also be some just general crafts and ideas as I love to do all types of paper crafts, card making &amp; cricut type projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Well, that&#8217;s it for now.\u00a0 I hope to be around more often &amp; as always if you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know in the comments or <a href=\"https:\/\/smalltownscrap.com\/wp\/contact-us-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">send me a message<\/a>.\u00a0 I would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p>Until next time,<\/p>\n<p>Machelle<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smalltownscrap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smalltownscrap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInstagram<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/smalltownscrap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPinterest<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello friends!\u00a0 Welcome to the new simplified, softer version of Small Town Scrap. 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