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Tips n Snips

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Tips to Getting that Great Christmas Scrapbook Album

December 10, 2007

You’re wanting a great Christmas memory album, are you not? Here’s the secret to getting it!

Tagged as: Christmas, memory albums, photography tips, Scrapbook Albums

8 Tips for Tags in Scrapbook Layouts and More

October 23, 2007

8 great tips for using tags on your scrapbooking layouts or on your cards, too. Simple yet quick techniques for great looks.

Tagged as: cards, gallery, scrapbooking layouts, tags, tips

5 Tips for When You've No Time to Scrapbook

May 5, 2007

We’ve 5 great tips for when you’ve no time to scrapbook; they are easy and practical, too, and I won’t take up your precious time padding out this post.

Tagged as: Digital Scrapbooking, Hot Off The Press, photography, tips

Scrapbooking Mistakes

May 3, 2007

“Something wasn’t right on a recent scrapbook layout,” Ellie said. “Yes, the page was too busy, but there was something else I couldn’t quite put my finger on.” …

Tagged as: scrapbooking layouts, tips

Scrapbooking Tips: Disappearing Ink

April 25, 2007

Disappearing ink … the thing of childhood games, spy stories and practical jokers. But did you ever think it could be useful for scrapbooking? No? Then read on …

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Scrapbook Color Schemes are Easier with a Color Wheel

April 9, 2007

Choosing great color schemes for our scrapbooks is never easy. This should be a big help to all who struggle and those who want to do better …

Tagged as: color-schemes

Scrapbooking Multiple Photos that Clash

March 27, 2007

Sometimes a scrapbook page design calls for more than one photo. But what do you do when the photos you want to use clash, or you don’t have the right papers to work with them? …

Tagged as: start scrapbooking

Scrapbooking Tips work for Cardmakers too

March 19, 2007

Let me give you some tips that worked well for me this week. They will help scrapbookers and cardmakers alike …

Recording your Scrapbooking Inspiration

March 12, 2007

It’s always good to give credit where credit is due. So here’s a useful way to remember …

Tagged as: scrapbook papers, scrapbooking starting

17 Tips for the Frugal Scrapbooker

March 9, 2007

How often have you spent hours, days, and weeks on a jigsaw puzzle? You were so excited to have the end in sight and you were planning how you would preserve your masterpiece ? only to get to those last few pieces to discover the last crucial piece is missing!

Aaagh! Not again!

You can’t do anything with an incomplete jigsaw puzzle. Even with just one piece missing it?s ruined and no use to anyone, is it?

Think again. It’s of great use to a frugal scrapbooker ?

Tagged as: scrapbooking embellishments, start scrapbooking, tips

Tempting Scrapbooking Supplies

February 23, 2007

It’s very tempting to buy all the cute [tag-tec]scrapbooking embellishments[/tag-tec] you see in the craft store or when shopping on line at scrapbooking websites. That’s the hope of all the sales and marketing departments. It’s rarely a good idea to …

Tagged as: scrapbooking supplies

How do I Select Color Schemes for my Scrapbook Layouts?

February 18, 2007

When you start scrapbooking selecting a color scheme for your scrapbook page can be daunting. Where do you start? You can make successful choices when you use a color wheel.

Tagged as: color-schemes, color-wheel, getting started