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Scrapbooking

Great Scrapbook Paper Giveaway

June 2, 2010

We’re talking about scrapbook paper again, and looking at another idea for what to do with all those paper scraps and unloved scrapbook papers in your stash. Today’s suggestion

Tagged as: scrapbook paper

Which Digital Scrapbooking Software to Choose when Starting Digital Scrapbooking?

April 14, 2010

Someone was thinking of starting digital scrapbooking and wondering about what digital scrapbooking software to use. As I’d written an article recently about just that topic I thought I’d include it here as I’m sure others are asking the same question.

Tagged as: Digital Scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking software, photo editing software

Inking Techniques on a Scrapbooking Page

April 6, 2010

I came across this video using inking techniques on your scrapbooking page. Some of the techniques used include stamping, inking, how to use and apply long border stamps, masking, creating a mini scene in your layout and more.

Tagged as: scrapbooking ideas, tips, videos

Make a 2468 Easter Gift Bag with your Scrapbooking Paper

March 31, 2010

I love this little Easter gift bag I saw the other day. It’s called a 2468 bag – the measurements for the score lines that shape it. It’s really simple to do yet looks quite professional.

Tagged as: gifts, scrapbook papers, video

How to Resize Your Photos for a Scrapbooking Layout

March 18, 2010

Learn how to resize your photographs with ease with photo-editing software for great multi-photo paper and digital scrapbooking pages.

Tagged as: multiple photos, tips

What have Scrapbooking and Kids Chores got in Common?

October 30, 2009

What have scrapbooking and kids chores got in common? Can you really get kids to love doing their chores? This great chores chart from Amanda McGee could help!

Tagged as: Amanda McGee, digital scrapbooking products

Use your Scrapbook Papers to Make Flowers

October 5, 2009

A scallop punch and a few simple tips will have you beavering away as you use your scrapbook papers to make flowers for cards and to decorate your scrapbook pages.

Tagged as: cards, scrapbook papers, tips

Favors for your National Scrapbooking Day Event

April 27, 2009

National Scrapbooking Day is just around the corner. Make these cute little ‘nugget purses’ for your event attendees, or for your scrapbooking class or crop members.

Tagged as: Angie Kennedy Juda, National Scrapbooking Day, NSD

Pre-Designed Scrapbook Album

November 13, 2008

Looking for a way to make a fast scrapbook album as a gift for family or friends? Then try these pre-designed albums from Making Memories. Each one is an 8 x 8, 3-ring album in corduroy; 10 pages are printed with embellishments and the other 10 are not. There’s a good range of albums covering [...]

Tagged as: Albums, scrapbooking albums, scrapbooking supplies

Fun Photo Tips from your Handbag

November 12, 2008

What can you carry in your handbag or purse so you’re always ready to take great photographs? You’ll find some unexpected tips in this video.

Tagged as: photography, videos

Photographing a Special Event

November 10, 2008

There are many special times when we want a camera on hand, yet so often the shots we catch are haphazard. We’ve great tips for photographing a special event.

Tagged as: photography

Make your Money go Farther

October 7, 2008

With the cost of basic foods and energy and gas prices rising so quickly we have all had to tighten our belts. Like me you may be wondering how to make your money go farther. That goes for our scrapbooking money too – if there’s anything left at the end of the month to use for hobbies at the moment, that is!

Tagged as: Digital Scrapbooking, tips

It is Fun to Decorate the Envelope

October 7, 2008

How often do we think to decorate the envelope, too? I mean, we may have spent hours making the card and it looks great. Then we tip it into a plain, dowdy old envelope. Where’s the fun in that?

Tagged as: birthday, cards, scrapbooking supplies

13 Tips for Multi Photo Layouts

September 14, 2008

Using a multi photo layout sketch can have you scratching your head wondering how to fill all the photo spaces. We have 13 tips here to help you.

Tagged as: multiple photos, tips

Great Birthday Party Tips

June 12, 2008

At your wits end and needing some great birthday party tips? Scrapping your children’s birthday parties can’t happen without the party! Love ‘em or dread ‘em, they’re a fact of life. We have some great tips to get you through it without hitting the tranquilizers!

Tagged as: children's birthday parties, Scrapbooking, tips, videos

Graduation Quotes

June 3, 2008

Here are some graduation quotes that might be useful as you plan your graduate’s scrapbook, cards or prepare a speech to honor him.

Tagged as: graduation

Making a Scrapbook Sketch

May 21, 2008

“How do you make a scrapbook sketch?” Lee asked recently. “Normally I would draw it by hand and then scan it into the computer, but I’d like to get a more ‘professional’ result. Can you help?”

Tagged as: scrapbook sketches, scrapbooking sketches, sketches

10 Lessons Learned in Motherhood

May 9, 2008

  In honor of Mother’s Day we have some lessons learned in motherhood, a new digital scrapbook layout for you and some great digital scrapbooking products to view, some of which Isabella used in this layout. And now some advanced warning for any unsuspecting mom-to-be out there …     1. Once you have a [...]

Tagged as: digital scrapbook layouts, digital scrapbooking layouts, digital scrapbooking products, Mother's Day

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

May 8, 2008

I had a quick look around the web to see what great ideas folks were coming up with for Mother’s Day gifts this year. Some are good for scrappers, others more general… Here’s my pick of the Top 5:

Tagged as: gifts, Mother's Day

Photographing Children's Birthday Parties

May 6, 2008

How do you win when photographing children’s birthday parties for your annual birthday scrapbook layouts? We’ve great tips and layout ideas for you.

Tagged as: birthday, children's birthday parties, photography, scrapbook layouts

Sharing your National Scrapbooking Day

April 15, 2008

National Scrapbooking Day: celebrating, remembering and sharing. Have you thought of sharing your NSD with an elderly family member or neighbor? We have some ideas …

Tagged as: Digital Scrapbooking, gallery, heritage scrapbooking, National Scrapbooking Day, tips, videos

Organizing a Great Scrapbooking Event

April 9, 2008

Organizing a scrapbooking event is no different to planning a dinner party, a business meeting or a children’s birthday party. The basic planning tips are the same. So if you want to plan your own event for National Scrapbooking Day, read on …

Tagged as: National Scrapbooking Day, tips, videos

Ode to National Scrapbooking Day

March 29, 2008

Would you believe it? National Scrapbooking Day is just around the corner – again! Yes, it’s hard to believe another year has gone so quickly. But the snowdrops have been and gone, too, daffodils are blooming everywhere and buds are thickening on the magnolia and azalea bushes, so it must be spring again. And along [...]

Tagged as: National Scrapbooking Day

Perfect Photographs for Photo Essays – Video Tutorial

February 2, 2008

This great video tutorial shows you how to create perfect photographs for photo essays for your scrapbooks.

Tagged as: photography, videos

Online Stores

January 29, 2008

Here’s a list of on-line scrapbooking stores we’re happy to recommend: Two Peas in a Bucket ScrapGirls

Simple Scrapbooking Layout Ideas

January 21, 2008

This simple scrapbooking layout idea uses five photographs, some brads, a word fragment and journaling block. It includes text on the dark area of the large photo.

That’s it! As I said: simple! Read on for a few scrap booking tips.

Tagged as: 5-photo layouts, gallery, multiple photos, scrapbooking layouts, tips

Christmas Scrapbooking Page

January 19, 2008

A Christmas scrapbooking page with 11 photographs – double it up for a multiple photo layout across a 2-page spread with 22 photos. Did you know you could put that many photos in a layout?

Tagged as: 11-photo layouts, Becky Higgins, gallery, multiple photos, Scrapbooking

10 Tips for when the Ribbon Runs Out

January 16, 2008

It’s so frustrating when the ribbon runs out in the middle of a scrapbooking project. If you’ve ever been there then these 10 tips may come to your rescue next time.

Tagged as: cards, Embellishments, ribbon, tips

Elegant Valentine Cards or Homemade Cards

January 14, 2008

It’s the perennial dilemma: do I make a Valentine’s card or spend a fortune at the stores? Here’s a heart-warming story and an elegant card to make yourself.

Tagged as: cards, Hot Off The Press, HOTP, memories, Susan-Cobb, Valentine

10 Things to do with Ribbon in Scrapbooking

January 11, 2008

10 things to do with ribbon in scrapbooking layouts. Add color, texture and extra dimension to each page – quickly and easily with these tips.

Tagged as: Embellishments, HOTP, ribbon, start scrapbooking, tips

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