Scrapbooking Does Not Have to be Complicated

A layout with no frills. Scrapbooking does not have to be complicated and extravagant.

I saw this layout and thought how magnificently simple yet effective it was. Isn’t it beautiful?

‘Sweet Baby Journey Turns Six Months’ (click to go to site for a bigger view of this layout) is by Joy Madison. Check out Joy’s blog. She is very talented and has some wonderful ideas.

Thanks for letting me show this Joy.

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Tags: scrapbooking, scrapbooking layouts, scrap book

Tags: scrapbooking layouts

Scrapbooking Sketches #7

Our monthly scrapbooking sketches series continues with layout number 7.

As before, interpret the ’squiggle’ at the top and bottom as you wish. You are free to use this exactly as is or as a springboard.

Show us what you make of it. Leave the link to your layout in the comments section below.

We hope you enjoy using our templates and look forward to seeing your results.

Read on for links to other scrapbooking sketches.

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More Variations on a Scrapbooking Sketch

For this layout Valerie used scrapbooking sketch #5 published on our site recently. I’m always surprised at the varying results you can get from the same template.

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Scrapbooking Pets with a Scrapbooking Sketch

Scrapbooking pets is as important to many as scrapbooking family - because they are a much loved part of the family.

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Scrapbooking Sketches #6

Scrapbooking sketches, layout ideas and templates are fluid creatures.

We give you an idea and you take it and make it your own.

Sketches are not like dressmaking patterns where you do everything exactly as the instructions dictate to get the right fit. Or knitting patterns where the least deviation ruins the pattern in the finished item. Templates are more like a ‘one size fits all’.

Making a scrap book is an entirely personal achievement. No two will ever be the same, even if you start with the same scrapbook templates.

The squiggle in the bottom left hand corner of this sketch is an impression of whatever you want there. It could be embellishments, flowers, scrolls, etc. You decide. I could have used some scrolling tools there, but that may have limited you, so with a squiggle you are free to craft it in your style.

Email your interpretations to Genie at our website (normal email format). There will be a prize for the best one.

I’ve been trying to capture the essence of a scrapbooking sketch or template. It is a rough copy, or a first attempt that you take and develop.

So take this or any one of our scrapbooking sketches, improve on it, and show us your results!

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Tags: scrap booking, templates, scrapbooking layouts, sketches

Tags: scrapbooking layouts, sketches, templates

Wedding Scrapbooking Layout

Three Generations: This wedding scrapbooking layout shows the Bride, the Mother of the Bride, and Grandmother of the Bride.

“When I first saw this photograph I felt seasick,” Isabella said.

If you had a photo that made you feel ill would you include it on a scrapbook page?

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How do I Use a Scrapbooking Template?

“What is a scrapbooking template and how do I use it?” I was asked recently.

A scrapbooking sketch or template is the blueprint from which your design is built.

Read on for more suggestions and to view a layout using this template.

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Tags: gallery, scrapbooking layouts, sketches, start scrapbooking, tips

Scrapbooking Workshop: Scrapping Friendship

As scrappers we are proud of the fact we like to record the special moments of life. That’s what our scrapbooking layouts are all about: family, friends, occasions, and memories.

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Scrapbooking Sketches #5

Another free template in our scrapbooking sketches series.

What will you do with it this month? One photo and a large circular embellishment? Or two different photos? Or use the circle to zoom in on someone or something in the main photo?

The choice is yours.

Read on to see how others have used this sketch.

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Scrapbooking Workshop: The Rudds

We’ve now run our third workshop to learn how to make scrapbooking layouts. They are quite informal. Attendance is small but enthusiastic. Several more ladies want to join when their schedules permit.

The ladies are all new to scrapbooking and surprised by how much work goes into even a small layout.

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Free Scrapbook Templates

Whether you are into digital scrapbooking or love to feel the paper in your hands, templates and sketches are great for un-blocking scrapper’s block. Click here for three free scrapbook templates by Julie Kelley at Everyday Digital Scrapbooking. ( As always, please let us know if you cannot access links and we will try to repair them asap. Leave a note in the comments. Thanks.)

The girls at Everyday Digital Scrapbooking simply ask you to leave a comment in return for downloading them, but I’m sure they’d love to see your results, too.

A template is a template and you can use these digital scrapbook templates for paper layouts if you are not into computer scrapbooking.

We’d love to see your layouts. Have a go and let us all see what you can do with them. I’m always amazed at the variations from one template. Email a copy of your scrapbooking layouts to Genie at our website, using the usual email format.

So, whether you want them for digital use or for paper use, pop over to get your free scrapbook templates today.

Have fun!

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Tags: digital scrapbooking, scrapbooking layouts

Tags: digital scrapbooking, scrapbooking layouts

A Graduation Brag Book for Grandma

 

Grandma may not be into photography, but have you met one yet who does not whip out the photographs the moment you start talking? Make this cute scrapbooking alternative as a graduation brag book for Grandma and bless her socks off!

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Tags: graduation, Scrapbook Albums, Zoom-Album

Scrapbooking Layouts Series: The Big Day

Using layout #2 from the Scrapbooking Layouts series, ‘The Big Day’ shows several small photographs of the bride’s preparations on her wedding morning.

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Scrapbooking Layout of the Lakes

Rena’s scrapbooking layout of the Lakes uses some beautiful images.

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Scrapbooking Workshop: The Miracle of Family

Making your first scrapbooking layouts can be daunting, as can visiting your first scrapbooking workshop.

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Scrapbooking Sketch #4

Do you like to use the same sketch idea once only or do you challenge yourself to come up with a few scrapbook layouts for each?

How quickly can your scrapping buds recognize the same sketch was used for different layouts?

This one can be turned whichever way you want. Which will be the best for you?
Show us your stuff!

Email your page to me, Genie at Scrapbooking Gems.com using the usual email format. Don’t forget to say what products you used and give credit where due. There will be a prize for the best.

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Tags: sketches, scrapbooking layouts

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Scrapbook Your Hero

Scrapbook your hero …

A son or daughter in the military whose achievements you want to recognize … A father whose military career you want to record … A grandfather whose World War Two story you want to document …

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Tags: military

Tags: military, scrapbook

Scrapbooking Sketches #3

Scrapbook layout ideas sometimes come thick and fast. Other times we have scrapper’s block until we perhaps get inspiration from someone’s layout or scraplift it. Other times again its a scrapbook sketch that catches our eye.

With the weekend ahead will we be able to squeeze in some scrapbooking? Here’s an idea to get you going … how would you use it?

Email your page to me, Genie at Scrapbooking Gems.com using the usual email format. Don’t forget to say what products you used and give credit where due. There will be a prize for the best. Hope you have fun with this new scrapbook layout.

 

 

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Scrapbooking Sketch #2

We all have people and things in our lives we value. I wouldn’t be me if it were not for the treasures and pains in my life.

This scrapbooking sketch is reminiscent of bricks in a wall. What are the ‘treasures’ in your life, or what would you include in a layout about your foundations?

Or how would you use this template?

Email your page to Genie at Scrapbooking Gems.com using the usual email format. Include the products you used and credits. There will be a prize for the best. (Or send me the link.)

Go to it Girls and have fun with this new scrapbooking sketch! Then let us have a look … Thanks!

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17 Tips for the Frugal Scrapbooker

The frugal scrapbooker is always on the look-out for ideas to make her scrapbook pages look good but cost less.

How often have you spent hours, days, and weeks on a jigsaw puzzle? You were so excited to have the end in sight … you were planning how to preserve your masterpiece … only to get to those final 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.

A frugal scrapbooker can make great use of it …

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Tags: scrapbooking embellishments, start scrapbooking, Tips-n-Snips

Scrapbooking Sketch #1

Sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start with a scrapbook layout, especially if you’re a newbie. You have your photos and your scrapbook supplies. whether paper or digital products, but where do you go from there?

For beginner or old-hand alike, drawing a sketch of a layout idea can get you off the starting block, on your way to a scrapbook challenge, or even unblock scrappers block!

But you don’t have to draw the sketch yourself as there are lots available in magazines, books and online. We’ll include some sketches here from time to time. We’d love to see what you make with them.

 

Enter our scrapbooking layout competition.

Email your page to me, Genie at Scrapbooking Gems.com using the usual email format. Don’t forget to say what products you used and give credit where due. There will be a prize for the best.

 

Start Scrapbooking at My House

Use this scrapbooking sketch to tell us something about what goes on at your house. Or how about some of the things you value that make your home your home. Remember it’s just an outline to get you going. You don’t have to stick exactly to it. Look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

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