Tips n Snips

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?”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.” …

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 …

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 …

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? …