My friend Wendy and I were talking the other day about scrapbooking and she shared a great tip with me.
Her tip:
If I do ever have kids I’m going to make a complete page then copy it at Kinkos … Read More ...
Recovering Scrapbooking Albums
Do your [tag]scrapbooks[/tag] look plain and boring on the outside? DIY Network offers a tutorial for covering albums with fabric and batting. Now your [tag]albums[/tag] can look as beautiful and unique on the outside as they do on the inside!… Read More ...
iPod Shuffle Layout
Does your iPod occupy as much of your time as mine does? My iPod contents have a lot to say about me, some stuff that maybe I wouldn’t want everyone to know… (hey, I can’t help it, you can’t tell … Read More ...
Journaling Tips
One of the most personal touches you can add to your scrapbooking pages is journaling in your own handwriting (no matter how horrible you think it may be). Creative Memories offers some tips to get you started journaling.
Getting Started: Making Your First Page
Sometimes the hardest part of scrapbooking is getting the first page of a project done. Learn2Scrapbook.com offers a step by step guide to getting your first page done.
Making Your First Page @ Learn2Scrapbook.com… Read More ...
Ribbon Storage Box
Craftbits.com has a tutorial on their site for making a ribbon storage box. I always look longingly at these when I’m at scrapbooking stores, but I haven’t been able to spend $20+ to get one. I might just have to … Read More ...
Mini Scrapbook in a Milk Carton
Queenofdiy at Craftster.org writes about her unique scrapbooking idea. Not only does she make a mini-scrapbook – she also makes an adorable milk carton to store it in.
Since this milk carton reminds me so much of my days in … Read More ...
Our First Home
As a recent newlywed starting a new home, the Our First Home theme on the Better Homes and Gardens website really caught my eye.
It gave me the idea to incorporate pictures of us in our apartment with some of … Read More ...
Mother’s Day Scrap Card
I am not sure if you remember, but back in my post titled “Spring Accordion Album”. In it, I give you this great idea for making Mother’s Day cards.
Well, I took my own advice and did it. I … Read More ...
Mulberry Paper
[tag]Mulberry paper[/tag]
I had never actually heard of this before. Sometimes I think I am a very intelligent person and then other times I realize I know very little.
Anyway, this is what most people call “rice paper”. I have … Read More ...
Heat It Up: How to Use Heat Embossing in Scrapbooking
There’s something deeply satisfying about watching embossing powder melt.
That tiny moment when dull powder turns glossy and raised? Still magic. Every time.
If you’ve never tried heat embossing in scrapbooking, you’re missing one of the easiest ways to add … Read More ...
Wikipedia & Scrapbooking
If you have never read about scrapbooking in Wikipedia, you should.
I found the article very interesting. It gives some history on how scrapbooking was started. You can also check out different sites that link from there.
Here is the … Read More ...
“To be or not to be…” – William Shakespeare
I love Mr. Shakespeare. I love that his poetry and plays had such memorable verses to quote. One of the things that makes a great [tag]scrapbook[/tag] page is what you write. Whether that is [tag]journaling[/tag] – telling about what is … Read More ...
Journaling
I was inspired tonight. I was out and about, checking other scrapbook blogs, wondering if I was behind on anything.
I discovered I definitely am.
There is so much out there.
I know I will never run out of things … Read More ...
What Should I Buy?!
Have you ever been in your craft store, looking at all the options, and not known what to buy?
Have you ever wished you had your own designer there to help you pick out colors, papers,[tag] embellishments[/tag], and what not?… Read More ...