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Scrapbooking Week in Review for January 14-20, 2008

With all of the cold weather that is hitting all over the US, hopefully you are able to get some scrapbooking done. Basically its a great time to stay inside, keep warm and work on getting caught up. Here’s what has been happening in the scrapbooking blog this week. File Formats For Digital Scrapbooking Layouts (2) We have been discussing file formats for digital scrapbooking layouts and here are a few more to understand and become familiar with. .TIFF or .TIF A .TIF file is a non-lossy file format for saving graphic files. File Formats For Digital Scrapbooking Layouts (1) … Continue reading →

Collecting Non-Traditional Scrapbooking Embellishments

Scrapbooker’s are constantly on the lookout for new and innovative items to use or try in their scrapbooks. This carries over even beyond the local craft store and scrapbooking store. This happens when they are browsing the local dollar store, or the local hardware store. But what about looking around your own home? We had a pile of clothing set aside to donate. It had been sitting there waiting for me to go through it, because I knew there were some pieces that just wouldn’t be good for someone else. Some had missing buttons, holes in the knee, tears on … Continue reading →

To Die for Die Cuts

Collecting adorable die cuts is a huge reason I got into scrapbooking. Sure, I love showcasing my photos in creative layouts, but if it were not for my undeniable desire to utilize all the super cute die cuts available to scrappers, I’m not sure I would be as passionate about the hobby as I am. For you non-scrappers, die cuts are pieces of paper that have been sliced, diced and trimmed into unique designs using a special tool. These days you can find die cuts in every shape imaginable, from letters to flowers, snowflakes to pumpkins, Christmas trees to sand … Continue reading →

How Much Is Too Much?

Have you ever gotten to the embellishment part of creating your scrapbooking layout and wondered what you should include? Or have you ever finished embellishing your page and wondered if it was too much or does it need more? Here are a few answers. First and foremost, remember to keep the focus on the photographs. This is the most important part of a scrapbook layout, not the decorations or embellishments. So if you are wondering if it needs something else, yet you cannot place what it is, leave it along and if later you come back and it still bothers … Continue reading →

Using Scrapbook Supplies for Other Uses

Call me frugal, but I have a tenacious appetite for finding new uses for items I already have, so that I do not have to spend the money to purchase something new. Scrapbooking supplies are no different and can be used it a variety of unique ways that go far beyond the album on your shelf. Altered Items – Obviously, the most common use for scrapbooking supplies outside of actual scrapbooking is altered items. This means taking your papers and embellishments and turning something ugly into something beautiful. My favorite altered items to do are CD and DVD tins to … Continue reading →