I started scrapbooking when I was in high school. Back then, we only had those old-fashioned scrapbooks -- heavy, rustic-looking albums which contained thick construction-paper type gray or cream-colored pages. We used everything from tape to glue sticks and black photo corners to hold the pictures (and other memorabilia) on the pages in those days. I’ve been scrapbooking the acid-free way since 1993. … [Read more...]
Following are the best places to find fun fonts for your scrapbook pages. I refer to these often -- especially if I'm looking for something really unique and different. Most are free to download (for personal use only). These are my favorite places to find scrapbook fonts: dafont (I like how you can enter the text of your choice to see what it will look like in each font) Scrapbooking Fonts Font Garden Scrap Village 1001 Fonts Font Freak Simply The … [Read more...]
Journaling is one of the most important aspects of scrapbooking. It brings life to your pages. It tells a story that others couldn't get from a photo alone. It adds your own insight and opinions to the page. It allows you, as a writer, to open up and invite readers into your heart. Many scrapbookers avoid journaling altogether. Others just can't seem to find the right words or way to say things. Still others think their handwriting isn't nice enough. Whatever you are personally … [Read more...]
On June 19, 1910, the very first Father's Day was celebrated in the United States. We continue every year, on the third Sunday of June, to take a special day to observe and honor all the wonderful father figures in our lives -- from real fathers and stepfathers to uncles and grandfathers. With Father's Day just around the corner, what do you plan on giving that special father figure in your life to show your love and appreciation? If you're a scrapbooker, why not make a Father's Day … [Read more...]
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Do you know what you're going to give your mom? How about a true gift from the heart? A scrapbook for mom! If you don't have time to put together an entire scrapbook, then what about devoting a 1- or 2-page layout in your own scrapbook to your mom instead? Or, you could always frame your 1- or 2-page scrapbook layout and give that to your mother as a gift. Here are some basic tips for a scrapbooker to make the perfect Mother's Day gift... … [Read more...]
So, I ask you... do you call yourself a scrapbooker? Or would you rather be called a "life artist"? I've been doing scrapbooks since my high school days in the 80s. Of course, those were the old-fashioned kind using products that were not archival. … [Read more...]
Make fun blocks, corners, and tags for your scrapbook pages using your printer.It's easy and only takes 15 minutes using 8-1/2 x 11 photo paper. Here are the instructions from HP: Black & White Scrapbook Embellishments … [Read more...]
Some links to help you make fun wedding pages for your scrapbook:How To Make Pleated Wedding Pages Wedding Scrapbook Must-Haves Beautiful Wedding Scrapbook Layouts How To Make A Digital Scrapbook Wedding Album Tips For Putting Your Wedding Memories Onto Paper Wedding Digital Scrapbooking Ideas How To Make A Wedding Scrapbook As A Gift Wedding Scrapbook Layouts Love & Wedding Scrapbook Layout Ideas Fun Things To Include On Wedding … [Read more...]
#1 Go online and sign up to receive a scrapbook challenge. Many of these scrapbook challenges show you a picture or give you names of colors. Then, you get to come up with the exact palette that you want to try to use. One of my favorite places to get these weekly challenges is Creative Scrappers. They have a wonderful selection. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. … [Read more...]
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