Tips n Snips

Calendars: Family History in the Making

November 28, 2010

I love making calendars and have done so for many years. If you are a regular calendar maker, too, do you realize we have our family history scrapbooks already done? (Assuming you keep old calendars, of course!)

Tagged as: 3-photo layouts, calendars, scrapbook layouts

Money-Saving Tip for Deckle-Edge Effect on Scrapbook Paper

October 13, 2010

Saving money is a necessity for most of us in today’s climate. So I was rather pleased when I heard what sounded like a great money-saving tip for a deckle-edge effect on scrapbook paper – without having to invest in another tool.

Tagged as: cards, scrapbook paper, scrapbooking supplies

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

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

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

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, 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: multi-photo layouts, 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

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