Let’s face it, as far as hobbies go, scrapbooking isn’t quite as easy on the pocketbook as say gardening.

But that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to make beautiful albums and interesting scrapbook layouts.

Here are some tips for stretching your scrapbook dollar...

If you're a scrapbooker, you've probably used chipboard to embellish your projects. 

If you're like me, however, you have a drawer full of chipboard pieces and have absolutely no idea what to do with them. 

Here are a few things to help give you some ideas...

Crafts like scrapbooking and card making are wonderful hobbies and a creative outlets for many, but they can become very expensive.

The cost of embellishments alone can cramp your style, but here's an idea for the do-it-yourselfer.

Why not use all those fun papers, fabric scraps, and doo-dads to make your own embellishments?

A friend recently asked for my best tips that would help a non-Scrapbooker to create a scrapbook as a gift for someone.

This got my wheels spinning. I've been scrapbooking since 1993. My collection currently tops out at fourteen 12x12 albums.

I've put together a few helpful tips, along with my favorite places to find scrapbooking ideas, layouts, supplies, tips, and more ...online.

I remember these lace 'doily' hearts from when I was a kid.

We were always doing little craft projects growing up, and I suddenly realized what a great (cheap) embellishment this could be for Valentine cards, gifts and scrapbook pages.

I got a pack of 24 for $2.00... you just can't beat that.

I want a Cricut cutting tool... and I don't even scrapbook anymore or do many crafty things these days!!!

I can't help it... it looks like one of the coolest gadgets around. Anyone who is into crafts like cardmaking, scrapbooking and such would probably enjoy one of these. Oh, and teachers would probably find a lot of great uses for it, too.

So whether it's for yourself... or as a gift.

Here's the best price you're gonna find on the Cricut this season. Yep, it's another great Black Friday special!...

Easter falls on April 8th this year and since March is the month for spring break vacations, you might want to start on your handmade Easter cards early this year.

This birthday card is pretty easy, and requires very little stamping. Most of the work is in the assembly.

How about some sweets for your Sweetie?

This is easy, quick, and best of all - handmade.

You don't need any Valentine-themed stamps, ink pads, or any other stamping supplies for this one...

My first Valentine Card for this year is a pretty easy one.

The stamped images are all embossed. I am a huge fan of this, since it not only makes the image "pop" off if the card, but the difference in texture and dimension makes the card seem like there is more to it than there actually is.

There isn't much to this card, but here's what I did....