Do you use your own handwriting on your scrapbook pages? Would you like to but think your handwriting needs to improve? Then check out these tools, tips, and resources for handwriting practice, lettering, and calligraphy. Includes free downloads of practice … Read More ...
Tutorial | Punched & Coiled Scrapbook Embellishments
These are meant to be Christmas ornaments, but I think they would work beautifully as scrapbooking embellishments, don’t you?
You’ll need a scallop punch,
wood veneer and string to pull these together. If you don’t have veneer I think chipboard … Read More ...
DIY Drop Down Worktable
How to make a cool, space-saving drop down table. This folds up neatly against the wall when not in use, plus there’s a clever built-in way to hide the legs. Get the free how-to video and free plans, and make … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Cards for Kids to Make
Share the luck with these homemade St. Patrick’s Day Cards. These are fun for kids to make! You won;t believe the clever and fun supply used to paint the shamrocks.
Gather up cardstock, paints, markers and glue, then head over … Read More ...
Tutorial | Book Page Flowers
Learn how to make book page flowers with this easy DIY – it’s a perfect craft idea for upcycling old or vintage books in fun new ways.
… Read More ...You’ll need book pages, scissors, cardstock and glue. if you want painted flowers
DIY Paper Shamrocks
Make these lifelike paper shamrocks / four leaf clovers as scrapbook embellishments for St. Patrick’s Day. Gather up your green papers and cardstock, and learn how to cut out the clover shape.
You’ll also find instructions on how to display … Read More ...
DIY St. Patricks’ Day Card + Free SVG File
Create a beautiful DIY St. Patrick’s Day card with your cutting machine. Get the free SVG cut file and follow this simple tutorial to get started.
You’ll also need:
- 2 sheets of card stock in different colors. (e.g. greens and
Learn To Hand Letter: 20 Fantastic Resources For Beginners
Learn how to hand letter with some of these resources. Choose between free or paid for resources and practice like crazy. You’ll find links to free tutorials including how to hold your brush pen, free practice sheets, and also a … Read More ...
DIY | Wooden Animal Photo Holder
Display your extra photos with an adorable wooden animal photo holder! You’ll need a wooden figurine, brass wire, super glue, drill and drill bit, and wire cutting tools.
You can adapt this idea to use different kinds of bases, for … Read More ...
DIY | Waterbrush Ombre Calligraphy & Lettering
Create beautiful ombre lettered pieces to use as journaling cards or titles in your scrapbooks. This DIY shows you two techniques using vivid liquid inks: water brush lettering or pen calligraphy.
You can also make these for framed pieces or … Read More ...
Tutorial | How to Make Faux Instax Photos
Turn your digital photos into faux Instax photos for your scrapbooks and mini albums. You’ll need a photo editing program, or another program you can lay out digital photos on (try a free online tool like Canva or PicMonkey).… Read More ...
Hand-Lettering Tips For Beginners
Interested in hand-lettering but overwhelmed with where to begin? These “three P’s” will help you get started with confidence!
The 3 P’s: Pay attention, learn the Process, and Practice, and really help to jump start you on the adventure of
… Read More ...How to Lay Out a Scrapbook Page
Are you drawing a blank when you sit to scrapbook? Sometimes it’s hard to know just how to lay out your photos and journaling. Follow these tips that share the basics for getting that page started and finished. You’ll find … Read More ...
Tips & Resources for Beginning Hand Lettering
Hand lettering is a great skill to have because you can use it in many ways for scrapbooking and paper crafts. You can design your own fancy titles, sub-titles and easy to read journaling. You can make sentiment phrases for … Read More ...
Scrapbook Supplies 101: What you really need to get started
Want to get up and running quickly with scrapbooking? Find out from Elsie Larson the basic supplies you need to get started. She shares tips about the two basic things you need: photos and an album, then adds information for … Read More ...