Hello scrappers! I’ll be changing things up on the blog for the rest of July and August. I figure summer is such a busy time that everyone is looking for quick ways to get scrapbook pages done, and what better … Read More ...
Tutorial | Turn Any Book Into a Photo Album
If you’re looking for a creative twist on a mini-album this summer, why not try turning a vintage book into an album? The folks at PhotoJojo showed how they did this, using a clever window making method.
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DIY Freebie | Ice-Cream Party Invites
It’s summer! Why not throw an ice-cream party? Tan from Squirelly Minds is helping out with this free printable to help you make DIY invitations. Print, cut, and add details and even real sprinkles! I think these would look … Read More ...
Tutorial | Water Color Background Using Templates
Check out my personal blog Callaloo Soup, for a tutorial showing how I used an unlikely craft supply to make the watercolor background on this layout. Plus get a chance to win the tool I used!
Capture Your Summer in a Mini-Album
Lisa Truesdell aka Gluestick Girl, shares how she is documenting her summer using pocket pages in a mini-album. She goes through her method for selecting supplies and her approach for capturing summer. This looks like a stress free way … Read More ...
Tutorial | Summer Lollipop Embellishments
Make these super cute and glittery lollipop embellishments to adorn a summer scrapbook layout. Get the no-mess instructions for these popsicles at The Things She Makes
5 Things to Do Before Two Peas Closes Today
Jennifer Gallacher posts about some things you might want to do before Two Peas in a Bucket closes today. July 10th. if you have time, hurry over and save your favourite images, watch and download your classes, and of … Read More ...
Inspiration du Jour | Senior
Senior by Elizabeth Hellum
What I Loved:
- The wood grain paper
- The scattered embellishments
- The vertical layout
Tidbits about Elizabeth:
How long have you been scrapping?
I’ve been scrapbooking since 1998.
Paper or digi? (or both?)
Definitely paper!
What is … Read More ...
Tutorial | Double Stamping Technique With Acrylic Inks
Check out this fantastic video from Jennifer Priest detailing a double stamping technique using Clearsnap Izink acrylic inks. I’d love to try this! That effect would work really well on scrapbook layouts too.
Inspiration du Jour | Summer Fun
Summer Fun by Ajones365
What I Loved:
- The doily background
- The color combination
- The title treatment (the clothespin and the ticket!)
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I have been scrapbooking for over 15 years
Paper or … Read More ...
Inspiration du Jour | Our Typical Summer Day
Our Typical Summer Day by Amber Kroening
What I loved:
- The sunburst background
- The bright colors
- The clothesline bunting
- The title treatment
Tidbits about Amber:
How long have you been scrapping? Off and on for about 10 years. Right now … Read More ...
10 Tips for New Scrapbookers
Lisa Moorefield shares these 10 tips for new scrapbookers in her 10 Things Monday series. These are things that she wishes she had known when she started scrapbooking herself.
Freebie | Celebrate America Word Art
Ali Edwards is sharing this free set of patriotic word art to help you document your July 4th celebrations. The set contains four pieces of word art.
Inspiration du Jour | Little Sunshine
What I loved:
- The cute photo
- The kraft cardstock
- The bright colors
- The layering
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I’ve been scrapping off and on since 2005 when my oldest daughter was born.
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Photography for Scrapbookers | How to Photograph Fireworks
If you’re heading out to watch the fireworks tonight, make sure to read these three articles first!
How to Photograph Fireworks by Decor & the Dog
How to Photograph Good Enough Fireworks with a Point and Shoot by Unskinny Boppy… Read More ...