Kaley Ann shares a method for making mini-notebooks that is simple and quite clever. I love her idea of what to use for the covers. You can use these for jotting down journaling, page ideas, or even as a mini … Read More ...
Show & Tell | Chinese New Year Fortune Cookies
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Caroline talks about the paper fortune cookies she made for Chinese New Year which falls on on January 31st. She explains how she made hers from scrapbooking and origami papers, and links to a tutorial you can use if … Read More ...
Tutorial | Easy DIY Thank You Cards with Sharpies
Here’s a classy yet simple way for you and your kids to send thank you cards for your Christmas presents. Autumn shares how she and her kids made these simple but impactful cards using metallic sharpies, white cardstock, stickers and … Read More ...
Tutorial | 2014 Photo Calendar
January isn’t over yet, so we can still make calendars, right?Full disclosure: so far I have none for 2014! Thank goodness for this tutorial from Nathalie, for a desktop photo calendar. She used an acrylic panoramic frame, binder rings, … Read More ...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Photographing Scrapbook Layouts
Do you share your projects online? if so you might be looking for some help to take the best possible photographs of them. This tutorial from Lisa Swift should help. She outlines, with photos, exactly how she shoots her projects … Read More ...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Five Ways to Photograph Active Children
Katrina Kennedy writes over at About a Boy on how to photograph active children. Having a quite active boy myself, I found myself nodding my head in agreement, and learnt a few tricks! Click here to learn more.… Read More ...
Tutorial | Get Started With Gelatos
I’ve been hearing about Gelatos for several months now and I was curious. So I was happy when I stumbled upon this tutorial by Loredana Bucaria at Shimelle.com on Getting Started With Gelatos. She shows us a few simple techniques … Read More ...
Tutorial | DIY Washi Tape Organizer
This one is definitely on my To-Do list! I already kep my tapes in a plastic bin, and this tutorial for a DIY washi tape organizer from I heart Organizing will be the perfect thing. Jennifer Jones explains what you … Read More ...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Understanding Aperture
Get a better grip on aperture with this detailed article by Courtney O’Dell over at Snap Creativity. It’s billed for bloggers, but these basics can be applied to any photography. Click here to read more.… Read More ...
Article | Project Life for Noobs
It’s a brand new year, and it’s about that time when we think about starting new memory keeping projects. A popular one of late is Project Life. If that is one of your goals for 2014, then you must check … Read More ...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Christmas Morning Photos
Capture the magic of Christmas morning with these photography tips from Katrina Kennedy. She shares a checklist to make sure you’re ready come December 25th, and also explains how to get great photos using both natural light, and flash photography. … Read More ...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Get a Starburst Effect on Your Christmas Tree
Every year I struggle to get a really good photo of our tree, so I am pretty excited about trying this tutorial from Mandy Blake. She outlines the equipment you will need, and the steps you should take to get … Read More ...
Video Tutorial | Gift Tags & Other Things With the Silhouette Cameo
Join Cathy Zielske as she shows you how you can cut out gift tags, as well as other holiday shapes for using in your pocket pages. Isn’t that ornament tag adorable? Click here to see the video tutorial.
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Tutorial | DIY Christmas Stamps
Laura shares how to make your own rubber stamps for your Christmas projects over at claireabellemakes. You can make these from erasers or corks, and the only special tool you need is a craft knife. They would be great for … Read More ...
Tutorial | Christmas Paper Pouches
Here’s a cute way you can use up some of your Christmas paper stash! Make these fun holiday shape punches for gifting gift cards and small trinkets. Your rec ipients will have a great time ripping them apart. Go to … Read More ...