A scrapbooking sanctuary

When Karen Monroe relocated to Fort Wayne with her family five years ago, she had very little on her agenda. She'd spent years developing a sense of sophisticated business savvy in corporate America, and quite frankly, she thought she might be ready for a break.

It didn't take long, though, for Monroe to hatch an idea that would ultimately become a booming crafting business. In April 2000, Luv2Scrapbook opened its doors and instantly became a haven for local scrapbooking enthusiasts. Within two years, the store's Web site, Luv2Scrapbook.com, became a virtual paradise for scrapbookers worldwide.

Monroe, who previously served as vice president of development and organizational …